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Scalp care: a pre-wash massage ritual

A few minutes of fingertip massage, a little oil for glide, then wash. A moment of care for a scalp that feels tight.

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The recommended ritual

Pre-wash scalp massage

Leave on
2 to 3 minutes of massage, 30 minutes' resting time
How often
Once or twice a week

You will need

  • 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil
  • 2 to 3 drops of rosemary oil

Steps

  1. In the palm of your hand, mix 2 to 3 drops of rosemary oil into 1 tablespoon of grape seed oil.
  2. On dry hair, apply parting by parting and massage for 2 to 3 minutes with your fingertips, without scratching with your nails or rubbing the lengths.
  3. Leave on for 30 minutes, then shampoo; a second time if the roots still feel oily.

Why it works

  1. 01

    A feel-good ritual

    Massage is a moment of care. The only measured study, done without oil, found no difference from an unmassaged area: we promise nothing more.

  2. 02

    Dry scalp and curly hair

    With very curly hair, sebum spreads poorly and the scalp tends to be less moisturised: this ritual is made for that.

  3. 03

    Dandruff is another matter

    Dandruff has many causes. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends an anti-dandruff shampoo, not an oil. If it persists, see a doctor.

More about Scalp care & massage

A scalp massage is first of all a moment of care and relaxation. The oil helps your fingers glide. We promise no effect on hair density or length: the only measured study found no difference from an unmassaged area.

For a dry scalp that feels tight, more likely with very curly hair, a light oil massaged in before shampooing. Rosemary oil is used a few drops at a time. Peppermint, tea tree and eucalyptus oils are mixed into a base oil, one at a time.

Oily scalp: no oil, keep it for the ends. Flakes, itching or patches that persist: no oil either, see a doctor or dermatologist.

Frequently asked questions

Does rosemary oil need diluting?

Not necessarily: a few drops are enough for a scalp massage. Mixed with a base oil, it glides better. Patch test first, and stop if it irritates with use.

What if my scalp is oily?

Keep oil off your scalp: save it for the ends. An oily scalp may call for more frequent shampooing, up to daily for straight hair.

Are these oils suitable for children or during pregnancy?

Tea tree and eucalyptus are for adults only. Rosemary and peppermint: not for children without medical advice. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional. Never on the face or near the eyes.

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