“This hair care ritual can really improve your hair growth rate, give you silky hair, and relax you deeply. “
Your Best Hair Yet Part 2 – Weekly Hair care ritual
Hello Loves,
In part 2 of my series on hair care, I am going to share a hair care ritual that can really improve your hair growth rate, give you silky hair, and relax you deeply. Try this once or twice each week for best results!
Scalp Massage and Deep Moisture Treatment
1.Conceptually divide your scalp into 6 areas. Apply about 1 tsp. oil at a time to your finger tips and massage each of these areas with a new bit of oil for about a minute. In total this will take about 6 minutes. Use castor oil, coconut oil, EVVO, or a hair oil blend from a clean beauty company and firmly press the oil into the scalp in circular motions. If you use about 1 tsp. per section, and do 6 sections you will use about 2T of oil.
2. Using the pads of your finger, press firmly into the scalp and really massage the skin—try to get the skin to move 1/4in in any direction. As we age, the fascia on our scalp (and our whole body) tends to get rigid rather than remain pliable. By massaging and moving our scalp we are increasing circulation and that stimulates hair health/growth.
3. Comb the oil down the length of your hair and wrap it in a bun or towel. Let the oils saturate the hair for 30 minutes. Sit in the bath, use the sauna, or rest on the couch and relax.
4. Rinse out with lukewarm water. You may want to double shampoo. Then apply a deep conditioner/mask to the mid length of your hair down to the ends. Comb it through and let that sit for 15 min. before rinsing out. End with a cool water rinse of the hair.
5. Consider washing your hair 2-3x week instead of daily. This will allow the scalp to produce its natural oils and balance. Avoid chemical laden dry shampoos.
6. Try only using a deep moisture mask rather than a conditioner. When you wash your hair 2-3x wk., apply the mask from mid length to ends and let sit 5-15 min. Always end with a cool rinse.
7. Try air drying your hair once a week and only using heat stylers once per week. If you need to use a dryer/straightener/roller/iron each time, air dry to damp and “finish” your drying with using the highest quality equipment you can afford. Pricier tools work faster so there is less hair damage from prolonged heat exposure.
If you use this approach, your hair can make a significant improvement in it’s quality, shine, and texture. The scalp massage is deeply relaxing and good for circulation (which is always a plus!). Let me know your results as you try these tips.
Cheering you on,
Rachel