Here’s something we don’t talk about enough.
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp.
Think of trying to grow a plant in dry, neglected soil. It’s the same idea.
If your scalp is constantly irritated, flaky or inflamed, your hair follicles aren’t exactly in the happiest environment.
That doesn’t mean you need a shelf full of expensive products.
Sometimes keeping your scalp clean, treating dandruff if you have it and avoiding harsh chemicals is enough to make a difference.
Even scalp massage has attracted researchers’ attention.
A small Japanese study found that people who massaged their scalp for a few minutes every day over several months ended up with thicker hair.
Will five minutes of massage regrow a bald patch?
Probably not.
But it’s a simple habit, and there’s very little downside.
