Depending on the cause of your hair loss, some practices may help you regrow hair naturally. These may include scalp massages and applying aloe vera or essential oils like coconut and lemon oil.

Massage

There are several ways to give your scalp a massage to help stimulate hair growth. Here are four options.

Traditional scalp massage

A traditional scalp massage involves using just your fingertips.

Here’s how to do it:

1. Use the fingertips of both hands to gently press on your scalp, moving in small circles.

2. Cover all areas of your scalp by working your way across.

3. Aim for at least 5 minutes of massage, several times a day.

You can also get a scalp massage from a licensed massage therapist. The cost depends on how long the massage lasts.

Massage while washing hair

If you’re pressed for time, you can use the traditional scalp massage method outlined above while you’re washing your hair.

Using your fingertips, gently massage your shampoo or conditioner into your hair for 5 minutes. Then rinse your hair as usual.

Brushes and massage tools

As with body massages, there are also special tools you can buy for a scalp massage.

Although some dermatologists recommend using a scalp massager, others believe that a fingertip massage is just as effective. Ultimately, it’s up to you to decide which method works best for you.

Scalp massaging tools come in the form of brushes or light handheld rubber massagers. You can work these all over your scalp in the same way that you’d use your fingers.

Scalp massage with essential oils

You can enhance your scalp massage by using essential oils. Studies on animals suggest that both lavender and peppermint oils may help promote hair growth.

Here’s how to use them:

1. Mix 1 to 2 drops of lavender or peppermint oil with 1 tablespoon of a carrier oil, like jojoba or melted coconut oil.

2. Apply the mixture directly to your scalp.

3. Use your fingertips or a scalp massager to gently massage the oils into your scalp.

Before using any essential oil on your scalp, do a patch test on a small area of your skin to ensure you’re not allergic.