Shampoo massage movements

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Shampoo & Condition 

Massage movements 

Aim - working towards completion of Shampoo & Condition exam 

Outcome - identify massage movements and their purpose 

Which massage movement is used to apply products?

1. Friction
2. Effleurage
3. Petrissage
4. Rotary

If you are performing a conditioning massage movement which one of you doing?

1. Friction
2. Petrissage
3. Effleurage
4. Rotary

This massage is predominantly used to help cleanse the hair & scalp?

1. Rotary
2. Tapotement
3. Effleurage
4. Petrissage

Deep, slow and kneading can describe which massage movement?

1. Rotary
2. Friction
3. Effleurage
4. Petrissage

Effleurage 

Effleurage is a technique you can use on all hair types

It is used during shampooing and conditioning to spread the products

This is a smoothing, stroking movement which start and finishes the massage routine and relaxes the client

Rotary 

Technique used for shampooing

Using the pads of the fingers in a claw like shape its round circular movement

Stimulates the scalp

Removes dirt and grease

Can be used on all hair types when shampooing

To avoid tangling use at root area only on longer hair

Friction 

Light quicker movements used when shampooing to stimulate the scalp

Do not use this technique on long or sparse hair

Ideal on short or thick hair

Petrissage 

Used when conditioning or applying scalp treatments

This is a deep kneading massage movement which stimulates the scalp and encourages blood flow and relaxes the client

The scalp massage will manipulate the skin and muscles

Be careful on long hair or tangling may occur

Effleurage

Rotary

Petrissage

Friction