Four Hair Massage Techniques: Pre-Shampoo, Deep Conditioning, Scalp, Hot Oil

1. Pre-Shampoo Massage

Loosens dirt, oil, product buildup; improves circulation, promotes growth.

• Wet hair with warm water.
• Apply shampoo, massage scalp with fingertips.
• Palms massage entire scalp in circles.
• Rinse thoroughly.

2. Deep Conditioning Massage

Conditions, moisturizes for soft, shiny hair.

• Apply deep conditioner roots to ends.
• Fingers massage scalp/hair.
• Palms massage scalp in circles.
• Leave per instructions, rinse.

3. Scalp Massage

Improves circulation, promotes growth, reduces tension.

• Sit comfortably.
• Fingertips massage scalp in small circles from temples to back.
• 5–10 minutes daily or as needed.

4. Hot Oil Treatment Massage

Nourishes hair and scalp.

• Heat oil (coconut, olive).
• Apply to scalp/hair roots to ends.
• Massage with fingers.
• Leave 30–60 minutes, rinse.