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Wed Apr 23, 2008 1:12 am  |
While reading up on brushing for lymphatic drainage and better circulation and searching for my facial cleansing brush I stumbled upon articles on scalp massage.
Now of course I can use my bare hands to massage my scalp, but since I'm on a brushing spree of sorts now  I'm looking for a scalp brush, too. I figured it'll be easier to bend down and brush your scalp and have the bristles do the work rather than using your fingers. I have a Mason Pearson but it's more for grooming than massaging the scalp.
Anyone has any recs? TIA  |
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 5:21 am |
Pumpingmummy - I would imagine it to be very difficult to dry brush my scalp without getting lots of knots in my hair.
I guess that would be possible only for people who are bold or have very short hair.
Scalp massage with fingers and thorough brushing with a quality hairbrush to stimulate circulation will be the way to go, in my opinion.
You are really into brushing now... |
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:47 am |
| I think that Goody makes a brush that's supposed to be infused with Jojoba oil, that's meant to be good for scalp massage too. |
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:17 am |
The Widu brush has been touted for this in particular:
www.widu.com
http://www.squeakymonroe.com/test.asp?familyid=1022
some reviews at:
http://www.chinaberry.com/11180.cfm
http://www.isabellacatalog.com/1679.cfm
There are also some devices made particularly for this. You sometimes see "shampoo brushes" in the drugstore for the scalp massage. Recently I was in a beauty store in NJ and picked up a brush made especially for head massage made in France (I'll post more info later if I can find it). Also Chinese medicine devices to stimulate the scalp.
I love a scalp / head massage! |
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 9:51 am |
These massaging hair brushes made more sense to me.
When I wrote my post, I was thinking about brushing scalp in circular motions for lymph flow etc. I think that would be impossible.
On the other hand, if you're going to brush straight through your hair, I would think a quality hair brush will do a decent job, as well. |
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 7:46 pm |
OMG lunarmm I am sooo wanting this Widu Bibunga hairbrush  ! But I have to settle for something less pricey for now sigh... 
The Acupuncture brush is interesting but it's too weird-looking for my liking. And the shampoo brush won't reach my scalp when my hair is wet, I doubt it will ever be useful when my hair is dry! Thanks for all your recs though lunarmm, you have been really helpful!  
Sept - I laughed so hard when I read your first reply. I went, "Oh nonono! That's now what I meant!" This part was especially funny:
| Septembergirl wrote: |
... I would imagine it to be very difficult to dry brush my scalp without getting lots of knots in my hair.
I guess that would be possible only for people who are bold ... |
Anyway like I said I have a good hairbrush, the MP, but the bristles are too short for my hair, they don't reach my scalp the way I want.
I'm still on the hunt, so anymore recs are welcomed!
p/s Yes I'm really into brushing now... didn't I tell you I have a selection of wooden nail brushes, too? For drybrushing may arms and legs on the go...  |
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Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:25 pm |
| pumpingmummy wrote: |
| OMG lunarmm I am sooo wanting this Widu Bibunga hairbrush ! ... |
Oh it's Bubinga, sorry... 
Isn't it just gorgeous though? |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 5:01 pm |
i really love my horn combs.
i bought them from the longhairs lady, and then found out that you can get cheaper ones elsewhere. If you talk to her about it, she has all kinds of reasons for it, they mostly come down to homeopathy and stuff, specific minerals that are supposedly more present in her combs etc.
anyway, i wouldn't worry about that, but the horn combs have been GREAT. and i highly recommend them, but not necessarily hers.
you use a method called "scritching" where you kind of scritch with the comb from hair line to crown the whole way around the head. it's great and leaves the scalp feeling tingly and awake. |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:15 pm |
I want a horn comb, too, now!!! 
I have found what could possibly be a cheaper alternative to the Bubinga Widu! It's the wooden quill hairbrush from the Body Shop! Lookie here: 
Now I don't know how this compares with the Widu, but it'll do for now I guess. It's only a fraction of the price of the Widu that I want. Will let y'all know how it fares on my scalp! |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:22 pm |
dang I accidentally deleted the picture of the Widu Bubinga Wood hairbrush from my photobuscket album now you can't see it in my posts... here it is again  :
ETA: Weird. NOW I can see it...  |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:43 pm |
| pustekuchen wrote: |
i really love my horn combs.
...the horn combs have been GREAT. .... |
pustekuchen, could you say more about what makes them great? What do they do to your hair &/ scalp? The 'scritching' can be done using other fine toothed combs, too, no? |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 6:48 pm |
Very interesting thread. I am on my second week of FlexEffect facial exercise. I read on their forum that some have noticed their hair getting thicker with massage/exercise. Part of FlexEffect program is massaging the face. I have included massaging my scalp with my hands. I am determined to help my baby, thin hair. Something tells me that I should use my hands rather then a brush where my hair is delicate. I am also using JanMarini's new product for the hair (whole other subject).
I will keep reading this thread for ideas. Thanks |
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Thu Apr 24, 2008 10:53 pm |
I'd like to share what I do when applying oils on my scalp in preparation for a massage. Most, if not all, of the articles on scalp massage I've read suggest pouring the oil in a bowl, dipping your fingers into the bowl and spreading the oil on your scalp using the pads of your fingers. Well my hair is thick and long, and dip-spread-massage-dip-spread doesn't work for me; I never seem to be able to get oil on all parts of scalp satisfactorily. I always end up with certain areas inadequately oiled and certain other areas with too much oil. So I have been using a cream developer bottle from a home hair colour kit that has a long nozzle on top and a tiny opening with a screw cap to do the job for me. I part my hair and run the nozzle along, squeezing the bottle gently so that equal amounts of oil get distributed along the parting. Then I rub the oil in, and move on to another parting until my whole head is done. Here is the bottle I'm using (if you are wondering why it's black, it's because this particular bottle is filled with whiteboard marker refill ink )
I find that I don't over oil my hair with this trick, hope it helps someone!
p/s I got the wooden quill brush from the Body Shop, and it is awesome! It stimulates my scalp with each stroke and because the bristles are wood, I don't worry about damaging them with oil! (Not sure if oil does damage bristles, but I've always had to be careful not to get oil on my MP hairbrush). It's made in Germany, btw. But I still want that Widu... |
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:30 pm |
| I think using almond oil for scalp massage is very beneficial. |
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Fri Apr 25, 2008 11:44 pm |
why do i like the horn combs?
first, because they're carved (most places say hand finished and they might be, dunno) there are no seams to catch on and rip or scratch the the hair shaft. and the edges aren't sharp enough to scratch the scalp.
second, because they're made of keratin or whatever, they distribute oils really nicely (like a boar bristle brush)
i have two sizes (well, three, but one i don't often use) one with big flat tines and one with smaller, rounder tines.
the whole scritching process, or even just combing through my hair and making contact with the scalp feels sooo good.
it also loosens up my scalp and the dead skin, before i wash my hair, so my scalp actually feels cleaner (for me, that's kind of key, because i get psoriasis or eczema (hte dermatologists can't agree) and so i get a lot of buildup)
i'm left with a warm tingly feeling in my scalp.
i think i'm gonna go do that now |
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Sun Apr 27, 2008 6:22 pm |
Pustenkuchen, I googled scritching/skritching but couldn't find anything so I still don't know how to scritch (though I do have some idea...).
Sylphide Noir mentioned this as well, in one of the older threads. So what exactly is scritching? |
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Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:00 am |
| Nevermind, found it! (Complete with pictures, too!) Is this also where you get your horn combs, pustekuchen? http://www.longhairs.com/use/horncombs.htm |
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Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:34 am |
heh, that's exactly it, i just came back here to post that exact link (i didn't have time to hunt it out when i first read your question)
yes, that's the method, that's also where i got my combs, and i do like them, but there are much cheaper places to get them online, ebay and etsy and such.
i recommend two combs, one with larger flatter tines maybe three to four per inch, and one with smaller rounder or diamond shaped tines, like eight to ten per inch.
the woman from longhairs (i went to her store in toronto) is nice, she's big on homeopathy. and says that the place she gets her combs from specially bred the animals for the keratin qualities. she also will tell you about how the different colours of horn combs represent the different minerals that are present, and how these will have a different effect on different people with different needs.
if that information makes a difference for you, by all means send her an email, and ask her what she'd recommend for you.
if not, there are cheaper places to buy horn combs.
however, i do wonder if maybe some of the cheaper ones are actually horn, or if they're horn like resin.
i'm not disappointed by my purchase at all, she was the only place i knew to get horn combs when i got mine BUT, any combs i get in the future i will probably buy elsewhere, though with caution, and when they arrive, i'll likely have the material checked.
http://stores.ebay.com/Terminator-9999s-Store
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11006593
http://www.classicshaving.com/page/page/522962.htm
http://www.james-smith.co.uk/acatalog/Horn_Combs.html
http://www.shatilagifts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=37
huh, there's even a place that has more expensive combs http://www.oneatatime.com/ |
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Sat May 03, 2008 11:22 am |
FYI: Widu is having a Mother's Day promotion. Use coupon code: MOTHER1 until 5/8 to get 10% off.
Also, they have a new item:
Colored Purse Wooden Bristle Brushes $25
NEW FOR 2008!
https://www.widu.com/product/42785
Youthful and colorful purse sized wooden bristle brushes. Colored with non-toxic water resistant colors. A twill bag is included to keep the brushes fresh in your purse. Colors: candy pink; sunflower yellow; cherry red; purple passion; cerise; azure blue
Now I have to get myself a horn comb!!! |
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Sat May 31, 2008 3:54 pm |
Does it help with dandruff also? |
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