If you’ve never used a scalp massager brush when washing your hair, it may be time for you to start. Not only are they a great self-care tool for relaxation, but they can also help improve your hair’s quality and the overall health and condition of your scalp. This is mainly because these massagers are really good at removing dirt and clearing out product buildup and any impurities that are buried deep in your hair’s roots (buh bye, itchy scalp!). This is beneficial for overall scalp and hair health.

The best scalp massagers, at a glance:

• Best for exfoliation: Jupiter Scalp Brush, $15
• Best for removing dead skin: Briogeo Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager, $18
• Best for circulation: Liba Scalp Massager (2-Pack), $10
• Best for curly and thick hair: Denman Palm Styler, $17
• Best for all hair textures: Act+Acre Scalp Gua Sha, $48
• Best massager: COMFIER Cordless Hair Scalp Massager, $40
• Best travel massager: Breo Portable Mini Scalp Massager, $80
• Best massager for extensions and weaves: Groove Rejuvenating Scalp Massager, $19
• Best spa-like massager: Tenswa Electric Scalp Massager, $30
• Best for hair buildup: Heeta Silicone Scalp Massager, $8
• Best for shampoo and hair oil: Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Scalp Massager, $18
• Best for deep cleanse: Kerotin Scalp Massager, $17
• Best ergonomic: Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush, $7

Jupiter Scalp Brush — $15.00

If you typically have a lot of product buildup in your hair on wash day, then this Jupiter Scalp Brush may be what you need to level up your haircare. It’s designed to give your roots a deep clean by exfoliating your scalp, and removing impurities left behind from your dry shampoo, hair spray and other products. The pointed bristles are firm yet flexible enough for those who are tender-headed and prefer a soft touch.

Briogeo Scalp Revival Stimulating Therapy Massager — $18.00

Don’t you hate it when you hair gets super flake-y despite your best efforts to keep it clean? Thankfully, you can go flake-free with this Briogeo massager. Just apply your favorite shampoo into your scalp and let the brush do its magic. As you massage your scalp, the rubber bristles push shampoo and other hair products deep into skin’s surface. This, in turn, helps to remove dead skin cells and keep your strands looking fresh.

Liba Scalp Massager (2-Pack) — $10.00

You know that pleasurable sensation when someone plays with your hair? That’s exactly what you can expect with this Liba scalp massager. While it can be used to help increase blood circulation and even promote hair growth, it’s also just an easy way to decompress and de-stress.  The 12 spindles are completely flexible and feel more like fingers gently running through your scalp. With it, you get the ultimate woosah moment.

Denman Palm Styler — $17.00

To all my folks who have thick, coarse, and curly hair, pay attention closely to this Denman Palm Styler. The  long thin bristles make it easy for the brush to move through tightly coiled hair so you can massage your scalp and detangle your hair with little effort.

Act+Acre Scalp Gua Sha — $48.00

Crafted out of 40 naturally-formed stones, this comb is designed to promote scalp circulation and relaxation. Not only is it easy to clean, it can be used on a variety of hair textures: straight, wavy, curly, and coiled hair.

COMFIER Cordless Hair Scalp Massager — $40.00

The Comfier Cordless Hair Scalp Massager delivers quite the punch when it comes to vibrational power. It has four massage knobs with 21 nodes on each one. At any time, you can change the speed of the vibrations for a more thorough head massage. Additionally, this device comes with a USB charging cable and can be used on other parts of your body, including your neck, back and any other area that may need some stress relief.

Breo Portable Mini Scalp Massager — $80.00

At $80, the Breo Portable Mini Scalp Massager is a bit of investment. But according to multiple shoppers, it’s an investment well spent. This device is 100 percent wireless and operates on a rechargeable battery. All the nodes on the four knobs are meant to mimic the feeling of a traditional shiatsu message that uses pressure to deliver stress and tension relief on your scalp.

Groove Rejuvenating Scalp Massager — $19.00

This scalp massager really helps takes a lot of the heavy lifting away from you. It’s battery operated, water-resistant and compact in size so that you can easily take it with you in the shower. Not to mention, it’s specifically effective for cleaning braids, weaves and extensions.

Tenswa Electric Scalp Massager — $30.00

If you’re wanting to deliver a spa-like massage to your scalp, look no further than the Tenswa Electric Scalp Massager. According to several reviewers, this small device is on just a must-have for those tension headaches that come on due to a tight ponytail once or twice. As a bonus, you can switch up the massage style and choose the amount of tension released in your scalp.

“It’s extremely relaxing,” one customer writes. “If you’re like me and get headaches from wearing your hair up in a pony tail all day, then you need this in your life. I love the different modes and how relaxing the massage is. I was nervous it would be uncomfortable or painful, but it was the complete opposite!”

Heeta Silicone Scalp Massager — $8.00

With over 5,000 five-star reviews, the Heeta Silicone Scalp Massager is undoubtedly an Amazon fan-favorite. Not only is it a home run for removing product buildup and dandruff, but it has also been touted by shoppers as one reason for seeing hair growth. Not to mention, the soft bristles are perfect to use on wet or dry hair and on a range of hair patterns.

Promising review: “I purchased this massager because my stylist told me massaging my scalp might help with my thinning hair. I have used this every time I shampoo which is twice a week since the beginning of April. I have seen an amazing hair regrowth. Before I used this product I could see my scalp on the top of my head. Now I have to separate the hair completely in order to see the scalp.”

Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Scalp Massager — $18.00

Known for its range of clinically-tested formulas and serums that help with hair growth, Vegamour also has its very own scalp massager that you can use to apply your shampoos and hair oils. The GRO massager offers small bristles that help stimulate the scalp’s skin by gently exfoliating.

Kerotin Scalp Massager — $17.00

This manual scalp massager brush helps promote growth by increasing blood flow and deep cleansing the pores in your scalp. But what really sets it apart is that it’s uniquely infused with tourmaline to give your mane some extra shine and a luxe-looking texture after your massage.

Hair Scalp Massager Shampoo Brush — $7.00

Whether you feel your hair is too oily, dry, or unkempt on account of skipping wash day, this is the brush to help get your scalp clean again and return your strands back to their original luster. The silicone bristles work on dry and wet hair. Plus, the handle slides right in between your fingers to give your better access to massage your scalp comfortably for multiple angles.

“Brushes for the scalp help remove dirt and build-up that’s clogging the hair follicles on the scalp, which promotes hair growth as well as healthier hair,” Kevin Mun, PhD, a product formulator and chief scientific officer of Venn Skincare, previously told Well+Good.

Additionally, there’s also been a lot of talk that scalp massage brushes can promote hair growth. (Something amla hair oil is known for too, if you want to give it a try.) In fact, at least one small study shows that in addition to exfoliating your scalp, these brushes can help stimulate more blood circulation. This, in turn, allows more nutrients to absorb into your hair follicles, which could potentially enable hair growth.

What experts want you to look for in a scalp massager

When looking for a scalp massager, Helen Reavey, a board-certified trichologist and founder of Act+Acre recommends considering the type of material your scalp massager is made of. While some scalp massagers are made of plastic alternatives, which tend to be flimsy, Reavey recommends sturdier materials like jade. “A high quality stone like jade is recommended as it is non-porous, making it easier to clean and less likely to trap bacteria,” she says.

While there are tons of scalp massagers floating around the internet, ahead, we’ve curated the best ones for you to introduce to your beauty regimen.

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