Nightly Scalp Massage | Scalp Problems

The Nightly Scalp Massage is a lightweight scalp massage oil with 19 botanicals, made to be massaged into the scalp at night and washed out in the morning. It moisturizes the scalp, conditions the hair and leaves it soft, smooth and shiny. It is made with Apricot Kernel, Hazelnut, Jojoba, Grapeseed, Olive, Sea Buckthorn, Avocado and Aloe Vera Oils and Thyme, Nettle, Horsetail and Burdock Extracts, with Rosemary, Cedarwood, Cypress, Lemongrass, Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Orange Peel Oils.

A regular scalp massage feels relaxing, helps ease tension in the scalp and is a simple way to spread oil evenly, so the scalp feels moisturized and the hair soft and shiny. Doing it with an oil like the Nightly Scalp Massage adds conditioning from 19 botanicals. Many people also find it a calming part of their bedtime routine. A massage cannot change how your hair grows, but well-conditioned hair looks fuller. If you notice sudden thinning or shedding, see a doctor or dermatologist.

A few small studies have looked at scalp massage and hair thickness, but the research is limited, and a massage cannot change how your hair grows on its own. What a nightly massage with the Nightly Scalp Massage can do is moisturize the scalp and condition the hair, so it looks fuller, softer and shinier. It is also a relaxing habit. If you notice sudden thinning, patches or heavy shedding, see a doctor or dermatologist to find the cause.

Shake the Nightly Scalp Massage well and pour a small amount into your palms. Starting at the front of your scalp and working toward the back, use the pads of your fingertips, not your nails, to press and move the skin in small circles, section by section, for about 5 minutes. Use light to medium pressure; it should feel good, never painful. Smooth any oil left on your hands over your hair, then leave it on overnight and wash it out in the morning.

Start with the Nightly Scalp Massage once a week and increase as your scalp and hair need it, up to every night for intensive care. Many people enjoy a short massage each night as part of their bedtime routine and wash the oil out in the morning. If your hair is fine or gets oily quickly, two or three nights a week may be enough. You can also use it as a pre-shampoo treatment, left on for 2 to 3 hours before washing.

Yes. The Nightly Scalp Massage is made to be used as a nightly leave-in serum and washed out in the morning. After massaging it into your scalp, cover your hair with a plastic cap and a silk or satin scarf or bonnet to protect your pillow and keep the oil in place. In the morning, wash with a gentle shampoo, using two rounds if needed, then condition as usual. If you prefer not to sleep in oil, leave it on for 2 to 3 hours before washing.

Rosemary oil is one of the most popular oils in hair care, with a fresh, herbal scent, and it is one of the essential oils in the Nightly Scalp Massage. It is usually blended with carrier oils, as it is in ours, because it is too strong to use straight on the scalp. A few small studies have looked at rosemary oil and hair, but the research is limited, and no oil can change how your hair grows. Well-conditioned hair does look fuller and shinier, though.

For most people, yes: leaving a light oil like the Nightly Scalp Massage on the scalp and hair overnight gives it time to soften the hair and moisturize a dry scalp. Cover your hair to protect your pillow, and wash it out in the morning. Use a small amount, especially if your scalp gets oily or you are prone to dandruff, and skip it if your scalp is irritated or sore. If you notice redness or bumps, stop using it and see a dermatologist.

Yes. The Nightly Scalp Massage works for men and women and for all hair types, and it also comes as our Men's Nightly Scalp Massage, with the same ingredients. It works well on short hair, buzz cuts and thinning-looking hair, where the scalp is easy to reach. A few minutes of massage at night is a relaxing way to end the day, and a satin pillowcase or cap keeps the oil off your bedding. It comes in 4 oz. and 1 oz. sizes.

The Nightly Scalp Massage is 100% vegan and cruelty-free, never tested on animals, and made with plant-based ingredients only. Every ingredient is listed on this page. It contains Apricot Kernel and Hazelnut Oils, so if you have a nut allergy, check with your doctor before using it. Its essential oils are strong, so keep it away from your eyes and try it on a small area first if your skin is sensitive. It is made in the USA by Just Nutritive, a women-owned company making natural hair and skin care since 2007.