Head Massage Tips from Pall Mall Barbers

During their haircuts at Pall Mall Barbers many of our clients tell us how they find different ways to deal with the excessive levels of stress that they go though in their day to day lives. Techniques like yoga, deep breathing, meditation and acupressure are just a few ways people relieve their stress. By far and away the most popular is the massage. Some of our barbers are well versed in massage techniques; don’t forget we do our own vigorous massage at Pall Mall Barbers, called, Friction. Here are some pointers for you;

Good Head Massage Techniques


Good head massage techniques basically include a combination of different pressure points, right positioning and strokes as these aspects tend to play a very critical role while giving a good head massage. A sensual shoulder massage can also be combined with the head massage techniques thereby allowing the person to relax the muscles of their shoulders, neck, head as well as back. Head massage techniques if practiced correctly can be very effective in providing relief from acute and chronic headaches. In fact many it has been observed that a good head massage plays a very important role in the individual achieving sound sleep and it also helps in the rejuvenation of the brain cells. One of the head massage techniques is to always use natural or herbal oils while administering the massage as it provides the required nutrition to the hair making the hair healthy and strong and even contributes to stopping hair loss.


Some of the popular oils used for a head massage are neem oil, avocado oil, olive oil and so on. In fact the oil obtained from the coconut is known to provides the hair with immense nutrition and also be extremely healthy on the whole. A good head massage technique is to spread the fingers on the head and then stroke the head gently in a downward and upward movement. Pressure should be applied on the head only using the fingertips. The direction of the fingers should be changed after every few minutes. After moving the fingers upwards and downwards, they should be moved anticlockwise and clockwise. Pressure should be applied to the back of the head and the sides using only the knuckles to enable the person to feel relaxed. Afterwards pull the top of the ears with the fingers till the person being massaged can hear a kind of a cracking sound which helps in reducing tension and also expands the ear muscles. Finally using ones index finger and thumb apply pressure on the eyebrows to get instant relief from a headache. Then you should conclude by closing the eyes and very gently massaging the sockets with only the index finger. Head massages are known to be very beneficial for providing relief from fatigue, insomnia, stress, sinusitis, migraines, increasing ones mental clarity, hair loss, scalp tension and hair thinning.



Benefits of a Head Massage:

A head massage is considered to be a very effective stress reliever.

A head massage is also known to relieve both chronic and acute headache.

A head massage is considered to rejuvenate the brain cells.

A head massage is very instrumental for achieving a sound sleep.

Conditioning and lubricating the scalp, thereby preventing flakiness and dryness.

Enhancing the vibrancy of the hair & adding to its lustre by spreading natural oil

Increasing the circulation of blood to the scalp and neck area

Preventing excessive hair fall and split-ends

Promoting the growth of new hair and adding strength to the existing hair

Protecting the hair from the harmful effects of certain elements, like the harsh sun

Relaxing the scalp and increasing flexibility

Replenishing and rejuvenating hair that has been dry and damaged

Softening the hair and making it easier to manage

Strengthening the roots of the hair, by nourishing the hair shafts



Studies indicate that using a head massage for headaches can help relieve the pain and discomfort to a great extent, but the relief is usually only short lived. While it is alright to use a head massage for a headache on a few occasions, it is important to ensure that you consult a doctor, if the headaches are frequent. There could be certain medical conditions or even eyesight problems, which lead to frequent headaches in people.