Hi guys, my name is Michelle and I create hair, makeup and lifestyle content here on YouTube. Today we're going to be talking about dry scalp massaging. So if that sounds like something that interests you, then keep watching. So dry scalp massaging, what can you do it with? You can use your fingertips or use something that mimics the touch and the feel of your fingertips. But don't use any product when you're dry scalp massaging. So how can you do it? Just take your fingers and gently massage your scalp with light pressure. So I'm taking my fingertips and I'm only using these areas to massage. So I'm just taking it into my hair and I'm very slightly massaging. This will not only stimulate new hair growth but it will also help increase the thickness of the hair and also help you with an oily scalp. So if you've just started CGM and you've noticed that your hair is getting really oily or rather if your scalp is getting really oily, then dry scalp massaging is really going to help with that oiliness. So generally the sebaceous glands inside your scalp produce oil and this is supposed to trickle down the hair shaft and it's supposed to keep your hair moisturized. But when you have curly, wavy, kinky hair, then the oil gets trapped in the top areas and because your hair is curly or kinky or curly, the oil doesn't go down the hair shaft and keep it moisturized. And this results in dry hair so it's very possible for you to have dry lengths and have a very, very oily scalp. So oil gets trapped in the scalp and does not go down the hair shaft. If you have curlier hair, this natural sebum that is produced by the scalp is your body's way of keeping your hair moisturized and prevents water or moisture loss from the hair. Since we have curly hair, the oil gets trapped on the scalp and doesn't pass down the hair follicle. The oil can build up and it can clog the scalp and as we know a clogged scalp is a cause of hair fall. Dry scalp massaging every single day without any product is also going to help remove the build up that accumulates on the scalp. So how effective is dry scalp massaging? Although there hasn't been extensive research in the area, a 2016 study concluded that dry scalp massaging resulted in thicker hair. In the study, 9 men received a daily 4 minute scalp massage for 24 weeks. At the end of the study, the men had thicker hair. There was another study conducted in 2019, where 340 subjects, self-administered dry scalp massages twice a day by adhering to specific instructions. The aim of the study was to determine if scalp massages could improve hair loss. 69% of the subjects in the study reported an improvement in their alopecia. The reasoning behind this particular study is as follows. It stipulates that scalp massaging can cause hair growth as it stimulates the hair follicle. Hair starts its life within the hair follicle which is located just beneath the skin on the scalp. According to research findings, regular scalp massaging increases the hair thickness by stretching the cells on the hair follicle. This will cause the hair follicle to produce thicker hair. The thought behind this is that scalp massaging can cause the blood vessels beneath the skin to dilate thereby encouraging hair growth. Although the research behind scalp massaging is limited, and as a rule, I take very good care of my hair. Normally hair is supposed to grow 1 centimeter a month on average, but based on how often my roots are growing out and I'm having to recolor my hair, I would say that my hair has really been growing more than usual. So guys, ultimately it's up to you. I would absolutely encourage you to dry scalp massage for 4 minutes a day every single day. So although the growth of hair is determined by hair dehydrationnetics, I would still encourage you to scalp massage because I genuinely feel like this has benefited me and maybe it could benefit you too. So guys, that is how I dry scalp massage. That is all the information that I have to give you guys regarding dry scalp massaging. I think I want to start a new hair growth series where I talk about all of the ways in which you can increase your hair growth or at least stimulate new hair growth with some ease. There are so many ways in which you can stimulate new hair growth. And I think it's time we spoke about them on this channel. So I want to challenge you to dry scalp massage for 4 minutes every single day. No product, all you have to do is take your fingers and dry scalp massage. So they used to say that it takes 21 days to form a habit but the new rule according to psychologist is that it only takes 7 days to form a new habit. So all you have to do is set an alarm, tell yourself that on this particular time you're going to dry scalp massage. Just 4 minutes, set a timer on your phone, set an alarm, make sure you do it for 7 days and then you'll notice that dry scalp massaging becomes like this habit. It becomes extremely instinctual. In fact, every time I'm not doing anything or I have a free moment, my hands are always on my hair and I'm dry scalp massaging. To such an extent that I was in my in-laws house and of course my hands were in my hair and my mother-in-law asked me, what's going on and why you're reaching your hair. I didn't even realize that I was doing it, I was just doing it out of habit. It's just something that is super, super normal. I do it for my husband as well. It's become such a habit that nowadays I don't even realize when I'm doing it. In fact, sometimes I notice when I'm editing that in between videos I've stopped and I've started dry scalp massaging or rather when I'm talking, I'm starting to dry scalp massage. It's really funny. Anyway, guys, I would wholeheartedly encourage you. Please dry scalp massage, you don't need any product, you don't need to buy anything. You will find different gadgets and stuff on Amazon but guys, nothing like your fingers, ultimately all you have to do is this, especially if you've just started CGM and you feel like your scalp is getting so oily and you really can't stand the feeling. Your head is feeling heavy, then dry scalp massaging for the wind. Trust me, do it. You will thank me later. I have noticed such fantastic hair growth results. Go back to my haircut video. Look at my hair now. It's grown so much. It has become so long and of course there are many ingredients that I use like the trifecta according to Ayurveda, Brummy, Bringraj and Amla. So I use all of these ingredients. I do use onion and stuff. I'm going to be talking about so many methods that I use to encourage hair growth but do not underestimate the power of dry scalp massaging. Do it. You will thank me later. I promise you. Alright guys, that's all I had to say. If you enjoyed this video, if you gained some value from it, don't forget to give me a like. Subscribe to my channel if you haven't already. Thanks so much for watching. My name is Michelle and I'll see you in the next one. Bye.