Everyone wants to have beautiful and shiny hair. No one likes to have thinning hair or even baldness. So how can we protect our hair? Today, I will introduce Chinese massage techniques that can help you restore your beautiful hair. Beauty lovers must be eager to know. Let's take a look together.
Massage promotes hair growth
Massage stimulates the blood vessels and hair follicles on the scalp, promotes hair growth and the formation of melanin, and regulates the secretion function of the scalp. It has a certain preventive and therapeutic effect on white hair, hair loss, and dry hair. The massage technique for hair care is as follows:
(1) Rub the temples, forehead, and back of the head 10 times each, with the tips of the index, middle, and ring fingers of both hands touching each other.
(2) Massage the scalp. Use the fingertips of both hands to massage the scalp from the forehead to the back of the head, then massage the scalp on both sides of the head for 2-3 minutes. The scalp should feel slightly swollen during the massage.
(3) Pull the hair. Grab a handful of hair with both hands and gently pull upwards until all the hair has been pulled.
(4) Dry wash the hair. Rub the hair with the fingertips of both hands as if washing the hair for about 2-3 minutes.
(5) Tap the scalp. Use the four fingers of both hands to tap the entire scalp for 1-2 minutes. The strength should be even and gentle during the massage, and avoid excessive force when pulling the hair to prevent excessive hair loss. Eat fresh fruits and vegetables, avoid sun exposure, and maintain a positive attitude in daily life.
Massage techniques promote hair growth
In traditional Chinese medicine, baldness is related to the liver. The ability of the internal organs to strengthen the liver and kidneys can promote hair growth. Hair growth relies on essence and blood. If the liver does not store enough blood or the kidneys are deficient in essence and cannot produce blood, it may cause hair loss. According to this theory of traditional Chinese medicine, massage therapy can tonify the liver and kidneys, nourish essence, activate blood circulation, and make the hair grow and shine.
Section One
The practitioner can use the thumb of both hands to press the liver shu point on the vertebral region of the patient, making the patient feel slightly sore and swollen. Then the practitioner should relax the wrists and make a clockwise circular motion with the forearm, wrist, and fingers, massaging the point 100 times gently. Then use the same method to massage the kidney shu point, which is located 1.5 inches beside the lower spine.
Section Two
Use the thumb of the right hand to press the Xue Hai point, which is located 2 inches above the inner upper corner of the right patella. Massage the point clockwise for 20 times until the patient feels sore and swollen. Then use the left thumb to press the Xue Hai point on the left side using the same method.
Section Three
Use the thumb of the right hand to massage the right Sanyinjiao point, which is located 3 inches above the inner ankle of the right lower limb. Massage the point clockwise for 20 times until the patient feels sore and swollen. Then use the left thumb to massage the left Sanyinjiao point using the same method.
Section Four
Use the middle finger of the right hand to massage the Baihui point on the top of the head. Massage the point clockwise for 20 times until the patient feels sore and swollen.
Section Five
Use the middle fingers of both hands to press the Fengchi point, which is located between the occipital protuberance and the mastoid process of the skull. Massage the point clockwise for 20 times until the patient feels sore and swollen. In addition to the above massage techniques, you can also gently rub the balding area with ginger 2-3 times a day. Maintain a positive mental state, get enough sleep, and consider using Chinese herbal medicines that nourish the kidneys and blood and relieve liver stagnation, such as blood-nourishing syrup and Qiju Dihuang Wan. Generally, after 2 months of treatment and conditioning, black hair will grow on the previously bald scalp.
Conclusion: Through the knowledge of massage techniques for protecting your beautiful hair mentioned above, I believe that as long as you carefully read this article, you will know how to protect your hair. Massage has almost no side effects. It not only protects the hair but also promotes meridian circulation, relieves pain, and improves metabolism.
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