One of the newest hair care tools , ideal for stimulating growth , strengthening hair strands, and boosting collagen production .
Why is it so effective? Because it literally works at the root of healthy hair – the scalp, which we so often neglect, focusing only on caring for the strands.
If you've been paying attention to MPL'beauty's Instagram, you may have already seen the masterclass where Mafalda explains how to use the Jade Comb and the Dermaroller . If you haven't seen it yet, you can watch it here (or if you have and are still curious), stick around, because we're going to explain everything about the new Jade Comb .
Watch the video tutorial here.
Origin & Benefits
Massaging the scalp with a natural crystal comb is a very old therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Basically, it's a Gua Sha massage on the scalp. By applying pressure with the comb to the scalp, you are stimulating acupressure points, stimulating blood circulation , necessary for healthy hair growth and preventing hair loss . It strengthens the hair strands and cleanses and cares for the scalp in cases of inflammation or dandruff.
There are several points that a specialist will know how to stimulate to alleviate even other problems unrelated to hair, but for home use of your comb , focus mainly on these points:
Wangu: located at the back of the head, just below the curve of our skull and above the nape of the neck, is the ideal point to relieve stress and anxiety, thus preventing hair loss, which often results from emotional imbalances or trauma. You can apply continuous pressure with the comb or make circular movements in both directions.
Taiyang: the points located on our temples. It's a great point to stimulate hair growth and also perfect for relieving headaches and migraines. Make sure you "park" the comb on these areas, applying pressure and then moving in circles.
Baihui: Thoroughly comb the top of your head; this is essential for activating blood circulation throughout the scalp, thus stimulating hair growth.
Fengchi: Located in the nape of the neck, these are two parallel points just below the hairline and ears (if you touch them with your fingers, you'll feel two "dimples"). That's where you should massage to stimulate blood flow in the nape of the neck and head.
Each of these points is connected to energy channels, or qi, as it is called in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which extend throughout the body and come into contact with various organs. This means that by stimulating these points, you are also promoting the body's balance, calming the mind, and stimulating the movements necessary for the proper functioning of our systems.
But getting back to the hair... The benefits are many!
It stimulates growth and reduces hair loss: blood circulation is essential for transporting nutrients that build healthy, strong, and shiny hair. When stimulated through massage with a comb , it strengthens and revitalizes the hair follicles, boosting not only growth but also the thickness of the hair fibers.
It releases impurities from the pores: our scalp accumulates dirt, and we can't always get rid of everything when washing our hair, which can leave residue blocking hair follicles and preventing growth. The massage allows the follicles to breathe and release impurities, which not only stimulates hair growth but also prevents and improves irritated scalps or dandruff.
Improves hair texture: the cosmetics industry has been creating shampoos and other products with silicones in an attempt to fill in the hair strands – but we know that the negative impacts of these compounds on our health do not outweigh the benefits. If you want natural and highly functional alternatives for your hair, you can see the shampoos here . This massage is a safe way to fill in the hair, improving its texture and volume, as it nourishes the hair fibers and boosts its growth .
It enhances the absorption of hair products: by stimulating blood circulation and unclogging follicles, the botanical actives in your products have better conditions to penetrate the bloodstream and truly demonstrate their potential. You can and should put a few drops of Super Hair Serum in your hair when you massage it in.
Relieves tension and stress: massage is deeply relaxing and ends up calming the nervous system. We know that high levels of stress and anxiety can lead to hair loss , and this is a great ritual to prevent just that.