What is a Dry Head Massage?
A scalp massage to release tension in your head, neck and shoulders without the use of water or oil.
At Madoromi, our Dry Head Massage is performed using a unique Japanese technique named “21 no Shugi⁽¹⁾ (21の手技)”. A unique Japanese technique to stretch and relax muscles. Invented at the Dry Head Spa Association in Japan, this technique focuses on loosening the muscles on the head - it does not target pressure points. This highly sought-after technique relieves brain fatigue and enhances overall beauty by improving your quality of sleep through rebalancing the autonomic nervous system⁽⁵⁾.
Unique Japanese technique to stretch and relax muscles
< 21 no Shugi⁽¹⁾ (21の手技) >
A unique Japanese technique to stretch and relax muscles. Invented at the Dry Head Spa Association in Japan, this technique focuses on loosening the muscles on the head - it does not target pressure points.
Frontalis Muscle
Temporal Muscles
Occipitalis Muscle
The frontalis muscle⁽²⁾ runs from the forehead to the hairline. It is used to raise the eyebrows and is linked to the face muscles and is therefore closely related to eyestrain.
Temporalis muscles⁽³⁾ are located on the sides of the head and above the ears. It is one of the several chewing muscles that are necessary for talking and eating. Due to its location and frequent use, this muscle may be strained the most. For those who grind or clench their teeth, this muscle can be very tense, and may cause “tension-type headaches”.
The occipitalis muscle⁽⁴⁾ runs from the back of the head to the neck. Since it supports your head, the occipitalis muscle easily becomes stiff from working long hours, sitting for long periods, poor posture, etc. It also causes stiff shoulders.