is scalp sratching a bad thing?????

I am sitting here watching The View and took my hair out of it's bun. I started massaging and then scratching my scalp. The scratching feels good but is it bad to scratch with your nails?? Does that damage my scalp or is it ok for stimulating?? I want to massage my scalp for the 15 minutes or so I saw was recommended but don't really have that kind of patience. LOL


And I remember that back in the day (WAAAAY back) they said don't scratch your scalp before getting a relaxer because it will make it burn more or something. So that would mean that scratching opens the skin a little, right...??
Do you all scratch as a massage or just massage with fingertips instead of nails??? Just wondering. Thanks.

~Kristen

I remember that when I was relaxed it was a big no no or else it would results in scabs!! Even though sometimes when I didnt scratch I still got scabs. But as a natural I dont see what the problem would be as long as you dont scratch it raw or too much since nails can be sharper than they appear.

When I do my head massages I just use my fingertips and not my nails, but if I have an itch Im gonna scratch it...LOL. Sometimes I also do a fast one if you dont have time to massage for 15 minutes..When I say fast I mean like a vibrating type tecnique with my fingers(if that makes sense). I dont do these often cause I forget...

thanks laleepop. I'm just not sure if me scratching will mess with the follicles and prevent growth....LOL...I dunno. I wouldn't think that I am scratching hard enough to break the skin but then you never know, I don't know how sensitive that skin is compared to the rest of my skin. It just feels so good to scratch cuz it's time to wash so it's been itchin!!!! LOL but I'm trying to make it til Saturday when I can do a deep condish.

Any other comments ladies???

Scratching your scalp can be harmful if you scratch with your nails. You would want to use the pads of your fingers to scratch to alleviate the itch. In other words, not scratching a dry patch or dandruff so it is lifted.

If you find the same area itching, I would check the scalp to see if there is a dry patch or other skin abrasion. If there is a dry patch, try applying tea tree EO or jojoba oil. They can soothe the area. Neem is also good for skin issues including those on the scalp.

Tha main concern with disrupting the area is that you may cause a layer of skin to be exposed. Once exposed, your scalp may be tender for a few days.

if it itch imma scratch...not raw tho

yeah but i mean if you use your nails to scratch while massaging? so not to just scratch an itch but to scratch all over for a few minutes. with your nails. I just think it feels good and feel like it would promote stimulation to the scalp.....???

i agree...massaging alone to me is just a tease...lol

No girl don't scratch it. If you scratch it too much you'll get sores on your scalp. Maybe you just need to grease your scalp more often.

Hi Emartini! Actually I think it was itching so bad cuz it was past it's due date for a wash. I normally wash it once a week and i was past that. I oil my scalp regularly. But last night I cowashed while in the shower and it feels way better now!!

Lol ok girl. I'm glad u feel better.

Hahaha!!! Thanks!!! ME TOO!!!!