Indian Head Massage Tutorial with Helen McGuinness

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Helen McGuinness demonstrates a scalp massage as part of a full Indian Head Massage treatment.

Indian Head Massage or as its known in India 'Champissage' has been practised in India for over a thousand years and springs from a rich tradition of family grooming. The techniques were originally developed by women who used different oils according to the season (coconut, sesame, almond, olive oil, herbal oil, buttermilk, mustard oil and henna) to keep their hair strong, lustrous and in beautiful condition.

In India, head massage has been performed as an integral part of treatment given by barbers and masseurs and it become a normal custom so that people from the king down would have someone tend to them. Treatments would differ from the massages performed by women, in that they were mainly invigorating scalp massages designed to stimulate and refresh the individual and not as part of a beauty treatment.

The use of oil is optional in Indian Head Massage and may be used when massaging the head and scalp. Indian women often use oil to help keep their hair lustrous and in good condition. Oil applied to the heads absorbed into the roots of the hair, which, in turn are connected with nerve fibres leading directly to the brain. Oil strengthens the hair and removes dryness, which is responsible for brittle hair and for some scalp disorders; it can soften the skin of the scalp, promote hair growth, slow down hair loss and create vibrant, shiny hair. The best oils to use are organic oils such as Sesame, Mustard, Olive, Almond and Coconut oils as they are partially absorbed through the pores of the skin and can have effects internally as well as externally.

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[ThePratinTheHat]

Great massage! Does this have any specific health benefits?

[HelenMcGuinness1]

@ThePratinTheHat Some of the Benefits are: Effect Increases blood flow to head, neck and shoulders Benefits Nourishes tissues and encourages healing Improves circulation; delivery of oxygen and nutrients via the arterial circulation and the removal of wastes is hastened via the venous flow. Effect Increases lymphatic flow to the head, neck and shoulders Benefits Aids the elimination of accumulated toxins and waste products Reduces oedema Stimulates immunity

[muddle100]

Would this be the same for a long haired person or are there diferent options?

[HelenMcGuinness1]

@muddle100

When carrying out an Indian Head Massage on a client with long or thick hair, the first consideration is that generally more oil will be needed, and in some cases it may be necessary to section off the hair for the oil application.

When establishing contact with the scalp it is best to slide the fingers from the hair root upwards above the ears.

When dealing with thick hair, if coarse, it is best to use a softening and moisturising oil such as coconut. Other considerations may apply

[GusLuke52]

Oh my goodness! I watched this and became so relaxed just from watching I almost fell out of my chair. If I actually had this massage done to me I'd probably be comatose! Looks wonderful.

[hodgin1]

@Petegrin1 I thought he looked more like John Stamos.

[Corkoth55]

Simon Cowell

[cilvaringz1]

this is a great demostration Miss lady,thanks for taking the time to post this for all to see :)

[MrMrMcguinness]

Mon McGuinness :D

[Petegrin1]

He looks like Charlie Harper

[TheLoyalOfficer]

WOW One of the best!

[millencolin1]

That would be amazing of the background music wasn't playing !