Revitalize Your Scalp and Style with Expert Tips for Men’s Hair Care

“My hairline may be thinning a bit?” or “My hair is losing its elasticity and firmness…”, it may be a sign that you need to start taking care of your scalp. In this issue, we asked head spa specialist Yuka Tadamasa, an expert on hair and scalp, to lecture on the three important steps and points to be aware of when it comes to scalp care.

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Head spa specialistYuka Tadamasa

After working as a hair and makeup assistant, she became independent in 2011 and has been active as a hair and makeup artist for many magazines, advertisements, and celebrities. In April 2022, she opened a private dry head spa salon, "Kubi kara ue no hanashi", by appointment only, utilizing her knowledge of scalp care.

Shampoo for Men: “You should choose a shampoo for men that eliminates clogged pores and wash your hair correctly.

The basis of scalp care is to properly remove daily dirt. By eliminating clogged pores in the scalp, the scalp environment can be improved and the effects of hair-growth agents will be more effective. To cleanse the pores of the scalp, it is recommended to start by using a shampoo that you use every day and washing your hair properly. Men in particular produce a lot of oil on their scalp, so it is a good idea to wash your hair carefully with a shampoo that has excellent cleansing power and lather. It is also important to spread the lather over the entire scalp so that no residue is left behind,” Tadamasa says. For example, “Success Medicated Shampoo,” which can be applied directly to the scalp and can clean clogged pores in one stroke, would be a good choice.

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Ms. Yuka Tadamasa, head spa specialist

Brush your hair before washing. After brushing to remove dirt from the hair, pre-wash with lukewarm water to thoroughly wet the scalp. This will help to create a lather and make it easier to remove dirt. Another important point is to gently massage the scalp. Scrubbing is a definite no-no, as it damages the scalp and hair.

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The “break” of “breakaway” (2) “You should dry your hair with a high airflow hair dryer equipped with a scalp care function right after taking a bath.

Leaving hair and scalp wet after bathing causes damage to accumulate and facilitates the growth of bacteria that can cause scalp problems. This, of course, can be one of the causes of thinning hair, so you should always dry your hair with a hair dryer immediately after towel drying. According to Tadamasa, it is best to choose a hair dryer with high airflow for quick drying. The reason for this is that “prolonged exposure to a hair dryer can dry out the skin and cause hair to become dry. By choosing a high airflow dryer, you can reduce the damage to your hair and scalp,” he explained. Recently, Panasonic’s “Nano Care” is at the top of the list of high-capacity hair dryers with specialized scalp care modes, so if you don’t already have one, why not consider buying one?

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Ms. Yuka Tadamasa, head spa specialist

It is important to imagine that the dryer applies warm air to the scalp, not to the ends of the hair. The ends of the hair have less moisture than the roots, so even if you just apply the hair dryer as a bonus, the hair will dry surprisingly well. Another important tip is to use your hand to create a path for air to flow through the hair while drying. In particular, hair tends to accumulate behind the ears, so be sure to dry them carefully.

The “Release” of the “Defend, Break, Release” (3) “The goal is a scalp that can be pinched! We must improve the stiffness of the scalp and neck area and deliver nutrients to the hair.

Healthy hair cannot grow if blood flow to the scalp is poor, making it difficult for nutrients to be delivered. After drying hair, Tadamasa says that incorporating massage to loosen stiff scalp can further improve the scalp environment. The scalp is naturally soft enough to pinch,” Tadamasa says. If you can’t pinch it, that’s a sign of stiffness, and even a three-minute massage a day will gradually loosen it up,” he advises. He also says that massaging the neck, shoulders, décolleté, and other areas that connect to the scalp will facilitate the flow of waste and provide better nourishment. Why not take your scalp care to the next level by using Ya-Man’s “Needle Head Spa Lift,” a massage device that can be used for both the head and body?

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Ms. Yuka Tadamasa, head spa specialist

Some of our customers have reported that long-term scalp massage has improved the elasticity and strength of their hair. In addition, if you are using hair growth products, you may feel their effects more easily. As a side effect, it can also reduce facial sagging and improve the opening of the eye area, so if you want to look younger, scalp massage is highly recommended!