The Caring Hair Boutique

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Scalp and head massages alongside perhaps a neck and shoulder massage, or as part of a short treatment, is a lovely way to relax and unwind. Some salons and hairdressers will offer a head massage whilst doing a conditioning treatment. As with Indian head massage, any massage to the scalp will help the blood to circulate which could help to stimulate hair growth. Prices vary but normally start at around £20.00 for 30 minutes.

The great thing about a gentle head massage is that anyone can do it, you can even do it yourself. A nice relief especially benefical if you have been wearing a wig or head scarf all day. In our busy lives it is quite easy to not even leave a conditioner on for just the 2 minutes it needs to work, but most of us give our hair a quick scrub, squeeze through the conditioner and that’s it!. Whether you are with or without hair, a good gentle head massage will help to keep your scalp nice and healthy. There are some lovely scalp oils available that nourish both hair and scalp.

If you have any cuts, sores or scalp problems, or your hair is fragile or falling, then this treatment may not be suitable for you. But do remember that mild scalp problems shouldn’t stop a massage..

Massage is readily available in salons, spas and home visit therapists. If you fancy having a go yourself or asking a friend or partner to give you a gentle massage take a look at our Advice sheet – How to massage the hair and scalp.

“I have always believed that a good scalp rub encourages hair growth so even when my head was completely bare I would give it a good massage every day” Pete, 42 Devon

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Useful contacts and further reading:

Complementary therapists association
http://www.complementary.assoc.org.uk

Cancerbackup and Macmillan (Who have merged)
www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Treatments/Complementarytherapies

Kindly note – It is always recommended that you check with your doctor before having any form of alternative of complementary therapy.