There isn’t much we won’t do in the pursuit of long, strong, healthy hair. Our bathrooms are stocked with salon-quality products like the best hair serums and a variety of hair masks, we never miss an appointment with our stylist, and we’ve taken more vitamins for hair growth than we’d like to admit. But what if we told you, you could improve the health of your hair in three to five minutes a day? Scalp massagers are incredibly easy to use and a great way to improve the health of your scalp and hair.

Meet the experts: Meena Singh, M.D. dermatologist and hair transplant surgeon; Ashley Jackson, a hairstylist

“Scalp massagers can help debride the scalp from buildup and sediment. They also can stimulate circulation to the scalp,” Dr. Singh says. “These features can be helpful to anyone that desires a healthier, cleaner, more exfoliated scalp. Scalp massagers can also create an environment that helps any topical treatments penetrate better.”

The scalp is the foundation of your hair so it should come as no surprise that a well-maintained scalp is the key to a healthy head of hair. Scalp massagers are an easy and simple tool that gives your scalp the TLC it deserves, without adding yet another product to your hair care routine.

Our top picks:

Read on to find out which scalp massager is right for your hair concerns and how to use it the right way.

Briogeo

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$24.00

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When asked for scalp massager recommendations, both Dr. Singh and Jackson recommended the Briogeo Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager. “I recommend a massager with bristles that are soft enough to avoid breakage, but firm enough to aid in exfoliation. It also should be ergonomic,” Dr. Singh says. The only downside we can find about the scalp massager is the price, but lucky for you it’s currently on sale!

MAXSOFT

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$6.98

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You don’t have to break the budget to get a good scalp massager. This scalp massager is less than $10 and has nearly five stars with over 80 thousand reviews! “Any massage is a good one but a scalp massager with texture will heighten stimulation during massages,” Jackson explained.

Vegamour

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$18.00

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While the science on whether or not scalp massagers increase hair growth is limited, Vegamour recommends pairing their viral hair growth serum with their scalp massager for maximum benefits. “Scalp massagers absolutely help stimulate blood flow to your follicles, improving hair growth and overall scalp health,” Jackson says.

aveda

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$32.00

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You need to handle your strands with care when you’re dealing with damaged hair. Large silicone bristles may be too rough on your hair and scalp, but these long thin bristles will help to massage your scalp without disturbing your hair.

Kitsch

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$5.99

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Scalp massagers are great for anyone with thin hair, as regularly exfoliating your scalp will get rid of the buildup that’s weighing your hair down. The short but firm bristles on the Kitsch Shampoo Brush and Scalp Exfoliator help to lift your strands at the root for maximum volume.

COMFIER

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$39.96

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Manual scalp massagers aren’t the only option available on the market. If you’re looking to up the ante, Jackson recommends opting for an electric scalp massager, “Something battery-powered will also elevate the massage experience and results.”

Zyllion

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$5.95

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If dandruff shampoos aren’t banishing those flakes, consider adding this scalp massager to your wash day routine. The different-shaped bristles allow for maximum exfoliation—leaving not a flake in sight. And with over 5,000 ratings on amazon and nearly five stars, shoppers love it too.