Let’s just agree that Gua Sha is a tool that you’ve already read of, heard of, or included in your beauty routine. To be honest, we’ve seen a gazillion videos on the ‘gram discussing the advantages of gua sha for your skin. But what if we told you that the Gua Sha has benefits that go beyond just your skin?
Although it has gained popularity recently, gua sha is a skincare tool that has been passed down to us by our ancestors. That being said, it is a long-standing custom with roots in Chinese medicine. This tool has been used extensively throughout Asia to ease chronic pain, depuff your face and more. The advantages of this tool can also benefit the scalp and encourage healthier hair growth. How? To find out, keep reading.
So, What’s A Scalp Gua Sha?
For those of you who are unaware, the Gua Sha is a type of traditional Chinese medicine massage that is meant to increase circulation and evacuate lymph nodes. You can Gua Sha your entire body, even though recent attention on the gua sha has been focused on the face. So it stands to reason that your scalp will reap the same effects.
The scalp Gua Sha, in contrast to the scraper we’re used to seeing, is essentially a miniature comb carved out of stone, usually made of jade. The theory is that using a Gua Sha comb will result in increased circulation, which will further jump-start growth while also laying the groundwork for healthier hair.
Does Gua Sha Promote Hair Growth?
Understanding the distinction between fostering a favourable environment for new hair growth and actually promoting growth is crucial to determining if a Gua Sha can aid overall hair growth. Gua sha, according to experts, stimulates blood flow to the scalp. They also point out that many hair loss treatments aim to promote circulation to the hair follicles, which has proven to be quite effective in increasing the size and number of hair follicles. Despite the dearth of specialised studies and clinical trials on the scalp, Gua Sha may still have some benefits.
Benefits Of Using A Gua Sha Comb
Promotes Hair Growth & Improves Hair Texture:
You can stimulate the hair roots by massaging your scalp with a crystal comb, which will also aid in better hair development. This magical instrument, also known as a Gua Sha comb, stimulates acupressure points, giving you healthy, lustrous hair in return.
Improves Blood Circulation:
According to studies, Gua Sha dramatically increases circulation in the soft and connective tissues beneath the skin. And when you use a jade comb to massage your hair, you stimulate the scalp, which helps to increase blood circulation in the scalp and promotes the growth of longer, stronger hair.
Releases Stress & Tension
On some days, if you may feel as though life is becoming more challenging and stressful for you, use this Gua Sha comb to release tension or to go into a state of relaxation. This is the best way to disconnect from the world while reaping the benefits.
How To Use A Gua Sha Comb?
When performing Gua Sha on your scalp, proceed with caution. Because vigorously massaging the scalp for an extended period of time risks harming the hair follicle and obstructing circulation. In all honesty, before doing any Gua Sha treatments on yourself, it would be better to speak with a traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture practitioner, particularly if you suffer from any of the three conditions: hypertension, pregnancy, concussions, or sensitive skin.
- Use this Gua Sha comb along with some lubricating oil.
- If you want to know where to place the strokes on the scalp, use a meridian map.
- Start by scraping the lines on one side of your head, starting from the middle line of the head with unilateral strokes.
- After finishing one side, work your way laterally from the centre line toward the ear, and then apply the same procedure to the other side.
Will you try out this smooth-edged tool to promote hair growth?
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