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There is nothing quite like a massage to relax sore and tired muscles. There is just something about it that makes you feel rejuvenated. The whole body benefits from a massage.

One area that is often overlooked is the scalp. The scalp and forehead have a complicated network of blood vessels and nerves. When they are stressed, you can suffer from stress headaches and even hair loss.

A scalp massage feels great and is easy to do. Just rub and add gentle pressure with your fingertips, avoiding using your nails. Another great aspect of scalp massage is that you can do it on yourself and get the same benefits.

Increases Scalp Circulation
When you gently massage your scalp, you improve blood circulation in your face and head. Your hair will benefit from more circulation to its roots. You can also use carrier oils such as olive or almond oil in your scalp massage. These moisturizing oils will fight dandruff and may prevent it from coming back to your scalp.

Relieves Headaches
There are many headaches that are caused by tension. Scalp massage may help relieve the tension and alleviate a headache. If you are doing it for yourself, concentrate on massaging near the hairline at the base of the skull. This is often the place that builds up the most tension. You can also massage your temples and forehead to relieve some of the stress. If you suffer from migraine headaches, scalp massage may be a form of relief.

Relaxes Your Whole Body
When you massage your scalp, you get the feeling of contentment and relaxation. Consider massaging your face, also. A relaxed face also diminishes the looks of fine line and wrinkles. The more often you practice it, the more it will help you.

No matter if you do a scalp massage on yourself or someone else, it is a relaxing way to melt away stress and soothe aching headaches. You can double your pleasure if you add a little carrier oil that has been scented with an essential oil such as lavender. Not only will massage do you good, but it will double as an aromatherapy session.

Try one of these overnight hair masks that can help promote hair growth. The massage action on the scalp alone stimulates blood circulation in the scalp which in turn channels more nutrients to the hair roots. The increased circulation ensures the best starting conditions for every individual hair. So grab your shower cap (these can get messy) and get ready to spend the night in these do-it-yourself hair treatments.

Vitamin E & Jojoba Oil Hair Mask
Mix the following in a bottle:

• 1/2 Cup Vitamin E Oil
• 1/4 Cup Jojoba Oil
• 15 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
• 15 drops Rosemary Essential Oil

DIRECTIONS: Shake ingredents and work this yummy smelling mixture into your scalp. Leave on overnight covered with a shower cap.  Rinse in the morning with cool water and a gentle shampoo for best resutls.

EASY Castor Oil Hair Treatment
Castor oil has long been used as a remedy for hair loss and thinning hair. It has many other uses as well, including moisturizing dry hair, taming frizz, and managing tangles.

• OPTION 1: Castor oil doesn't smell great so mix 15 drops of Castor Oil with 3 to 5 drops of an essentail oil of your choice.
• OPTION 2 Apply 10-15 drops of Castor oil to your scalp.

DIRECTIONS: Massage the oil into your scalp. Don't rush it really get in there and work it around your ears and behind your neck. Cover you hair overnight and rinse out and shampoo in the moring.

Yummy Essential Oils Hair Treatment
Mix the following oils and apply to your scalp before you tuck in tonight:

• 1 tbsp Jojoba Oil
• 2 tbsp Grapeseed Oil
• 2 Drops of Thyme Essential Oil
• 2 Drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
• 2 Drops of Cedar Essential Oil

DIRECTIONS: Massage into your scap, don't forget behind your neck. Cover hair, leave on overnight. Rinse with cool water the next morning and shampoo as ususal.

Not ready to commit to an overnight treatment?  Try these quick daytime treaments?

Almond Oil Hair Treatment
Add 15 drops to your scalp.

DIRECTIONS: Gently massage and work into your hair with focus on the ends. Leave on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse, shampoo and style as usual.

Egg Hair Mask
Conditioning your hair with eggs enhances hair growth because eggs contain lots of protein.

• 2 Eggs Whites
• 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/2 Cup Water

DIRECTIONS: Combine these together and leave it on the scalp for an hour. Rinse and shampoo as ususal.