How to use scalp massager for hair growth

If you would like to know how to use scalp massager to stimulate hair growth, you are in the right place.

Scalp massagers are extremely beneficial for the health and aesthetics of the hair. Massages stimulate the microcirculation of the scalp and help us to grow more hair.

The most recommended way to use the scalp massager is by giving constant circular movements to eliminate any excess buildup and oxygenate our scalp. I recommend that you use your scalp massager at least twice a week to stimulate hair growth.

There are many types of scalp massagers! In this article, you’ll learn exactly how to use them to stimulate hair growth, and I’ll show you my favorites.

Learn how to use a scalp massager

Surely you have heard somewhere that scalp massagers are very good at stimulating growth, and it’s true!

Scalp massagers activate the microcirculation of the scalp, and therefore stimulate hair growth. Our scalp is the fundamental foundation for hair growth, and when the follicles are clogged, not only does our hair not grow as much, but it can even begin to fall out.

Therefore, scalp massagers are very useful in this situation. There are two main types of scalp massagers that are suitable for different needs of the scalp. Let’s look at each of them, as well as the best way to use them:

Different types of scalp massager

Most scalp massagers for hair growth are divided into three types: metal, plastic and electric.

Metal massagers are usually spider-shaped and slightly longer. Plastic massagers are usually rounder and with much smaller bristles. On the other hand, the electric ones are usually made of plastic, and with a more rounded shape.

All of them are wonderful, although they are designed to be used in very different ways.

Ideally, you should use your scalp massager 2-3 times a week for about 10 minutes each time. This will help keep your scalp stimulated and you will see that your hair will begin to grow much more.

In these cases, consistency and frequency is much better than intensity. Also, when using scalp massagers you should have gentle pressure with firmness. It is not about massaging your scalp with force, nor giving you a caress, a medium pressure is ideal accompanied by a slightly fast rotary speed.

spider-shaped metal massager

This is the classic massager! It has been on the market for many years, and surely you have seen it at some time. The truth is that it is curiously quite effective in stimulating hair growth.

The correct way to use this type of massager is on dry hair directly on the scalp. You should insert the massager into your head, and once it is well placed, you should make circular rotating movements with it to stimulate your entire scalp.

I know that the sensation is going to be very pleasant, therefore, you should apply light pressure to ensure that the massage activates hair growth. If you feel ticklish with this massager it is because you are using it too gently. Apply light pressure so that it massages the follicles of your scalp well.

The reason why your hair will grow more if you use this massager on a regular basis is because it will stimulate the microcirculation of blood in the scalp, and this will make your follicles have proper growth.

How to choose the right one

Although you will find this type of massager very cheap in some stores, it is important that they have certain quality requirements so that they really work.

The most important thing is that the metal does not sag too much, and that it has round protectors on the tips of the legs like the one at the beginning of this section. This way you won’t hurt your scalp!

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Plastic massager

This type of compact plastic massager is the most used for its practicality and efficiency when it comes to eliminating buildup.

These massagers are usually short with conical plastic bristles specially made for circular massages when washing your hair. They are not recommended for dry use like the metal spider ones!

In this case, you should use this massager to wash your hair together with the shampoo. That is his strong point! In addition to stimulating growth, the great advantage is that this type of massager is designed to detoxify your scalp and eliminate excess build-up.

They are very simple to use, you will only have to give yourself circular rotating movements at the time of shampooing, and in this way you will eliminate the layer of residue from your scalp. And by removing waste you will stimulate hair growth a lot! I definitely recommend it.

how to choose the right one

When choosing your massager, the most important thing is that it has a good quality plastic texture. The plastic bristles should feel smooth and without any porosity so they don’t pull your hair.

Also, an important detail is that the tips of the massagers must be quite fine and pointed to really stimulate growth. Cheap massagers with more rounded tips have no effect!

I highly recommend the massager in the image of this section, since both its ergonomics and its materials are excellent.

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Electric scalp massager

This ultimate scalp massager is another big favorite for stimulating hair growth.

Electric massagers usually have a compact shape similar to plastic ones, what changes is that instead of having spike-shaped bristles, they have heads specially designed to massage the scalp.

It is recommended to always use this type of massager on dry hair. They are very easy to use, since you only have to slide it over your scalp with light pressure, and it will massage your scalp on its own.

The great advantage is that this type of massager works really well both to stimulate growth and to loosen the build-up layer of the scalp. Let’s say it is a combination of the other two massagers accompanied by a bit of technology to make your life easier.

how to choose the right one

In this case, the most important thing to keep in mind is that the massage nodes are small and quite abundant as in the image. If your massager has few nodes or they are very large, they will lose much of their effect.

The good quality ones also have different tension programs so you can choose the one that best suits your sensitivity. As a last hack, good quality electric massagers are light but compact. At the end of the day you should feel a bit of weight as this means they have a good engine.

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Bottom line

I hope this article has been helpful to you in knowing how to use a scalp massager.

Use your massagers a couple of times a week on a consistent basis. I assure you that you will see the results. You don’t need to overstimulate your scalp. About 10 minutes will be more than enough.

It is also valid that you have several types of massagers on hand! Each type is different and recommended for each occasion. Just remember that the manual plastic massager is the only one you should use in the shower.

Until next time!