Q&A for How to Give Yourself a Scalp Massage

A scalp massage can stimulate blood circulation, bringing more nutrients to the hair roots. This may help to stimulate hair growth when done daily over a period of time (Koyama, Kobayashi, Hama, Murakami and Ogawa, 2016). A massage for stimulating hair growth can be found here: How to Stimulate Your Hair Follicles.

Yes, every other day is perfectly fine. Make sure hair is damp before applying oil. Try using a light oil to avoid a greasy look.

Yes. Heat the oil before you put it on the scalp. Only warm it, though. If it's too hot it will be really uncomfortable at best and cause damage at worst. If it's too hot, wait for it to cool down until it's just warm.

Yes. Massaging your scalp can increase blood flow of your scalp, promote hair growth, and de-stress. It can also prevent grey hair.

Keep it in for as long as you do the massage. If you're putting it in without a scalp massage, use only a little bit of oil (a penny-sized glob should do the trick). Leave it to be absorbed. Do not use a lot, and wash your hair in a couple of days so it doesn't look greasy.

The substance that is appearing in your fingernails is actually the natural oil your hair produces. The substance is most likely your hair's natural oils mixed with dandruff.

Yes.

It depends what your hair type is. For dry hair, coconut, olive, or jojoba is recommended. For oily hair, argon oil is good. For hair growth, castor oil directly on the scalp (combined with rosemary and peppermint essential oil) works wonders.

Massage can help stimulate the folicles, so massage away.

Stop coloring, ironing, curling, and rebonding your hair. Condition it regularly.

Using essential oils shouldn't cause your hair to thin. If you're experiencing hair loss or thinning, there could be something else going on. Consider calling your doctor to get it checked out.

Sure. You could use oils and wash you hair afterwards.

Yes! Massaging your hair stimulates your scalp, so what you are feeling is correct!

Just apply warm coconut oil to his head and massage his scalp in a circular motion with your fingertips.

Castor oil, coconut oil, chamomile, Lemongrass, Rosemary can all help. Clarysage is another great option, as is peppermint.

It could burn and/or make your hair fall out.

Argan oil is very good for the scalp. It increases blood flow to your scalp, making your hair grow more quickly.

Yes, coconut oil is one of the oils most resistant to heat. It is generally safe to heat up to 350-400 degrees (but of course you wouldn't go anywhere near that high if you're putting it on yourself). Conditioner preferences vary widely, but a couple of well-liked ones you could try are Ouidad Deep Treatment Curl Restoration Therapy (on the pricier side) or, if you're on a budget, John Freida Frizz Ease Dream Curls Conditioner.

Yes, you can. Oils can help your hair grow and be stronger, so you may want to consider using them.

Sure, you could leave it in, but your hair will be really greasy. It's not a great look unless you have very short hair and slick it back anyway.

This may make the massage slightly more difficult, but not impossible. First off, if you're able to, consider taking out the braids, as this is the only way you'll really be able to cover the entire surface of your scalp. If you want to leave the braids in, pay special attention to the base of the braids, and move across the areas of your scalp that are exposed. Take care not to snag your fingers on any individual braids.

It could be, yes. Also, the friction from rubbing your hands over your scalp during the massage can cause your scalp to feel warmer than usual.

Yes, it will, but it takes time to see the results.

Yes, if it is done in the right way and in a comfortable, dimly lit environment. Playing relaxing music or sounds, combined with orange sunset light and a massage, might help you sleep much easier.

Hair falling out is a natural occurrence, and happens so new hair can grow. You probably are only noticing now because it's happening as you massage your scalp.

I wouldn't do it daily, but you could do it once or twice a week.

You certainly can use ghee, considering there are plenty of great benefits that come with it.

Because after massaging your scalp, you may feel very drowsy.

Yes, just be extra gentle. Apply castor oil, aloe vera and vitamin e for thicker hair.

You can do a scalp massage without oils, then there will be no need to wash your hair.