In massaging her scalp, this girl uses up-and-outward strokes with a scalp brush designed for this purpose.
By Alicia Hart
Nervous tension affects the beauty of your hair as well as your skin. No doubt you’ve had days when your scalp felt extremely “tight.” This is a sure sign that you’ve neglected to give it the necessary stimulation.
Daily scalp massage is just as essential to hair beauty as weekly shampoos and nightly brushings. The oil glands beneath the scalp’s surface contain the natural oil which provides your hair with glow and luster. Frequent massagings make for even distribution of oil throughout your hair.
Here are two professional methods of scalp massage. First, using your favorite hair cream, apply a little to your finger tips. Place your thumbs at the back of your head and let your fingers, not your nails, massage your scalp thoroughly. You’ll know if your doing it correctly, because you’ll feel your scalp “loosen” and relax.
It is important you know the difference between scratching your scalp wilh your finger tips and rotating it with your finger tips for greater stimulation. Starting at the base of your neck, work slowly towards the sides of the head. Then work over your ears towards the front of your scalp.
The second method employs a plastic massage brush. This brush contains bristles to act as extra fingers for thorough massage. Using the brush, be sure to massage that section of scalp at the hairline, for that is where some of your powder and makeup collects.
From the Edwardsville Intelligencer. Edwardsville, Illinois. February 7, 1951.
