If you’re interested in hair care in general and faster hair growth specifically, chances are, you’ve read about the inversion method for hair. It promises to help grow up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) of hair length in a week! Just to put that into perspective: that’s how much your hair usually grows in a month, under good circumstances!
Sounds too good to be true? An upside down head massage for hair growth? Let’s find out!
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What is the inversion method for hair?
The inversion method for hair growth is a technique that has you massage your scalp with oil and hang your head upside down to grow hair faster. It is not a medical treatment, and it’s not clear where it originally came from. Let’s just say, it originates from the internet.
How to do the inversion method for hair
Time needed: 4 minutes.
To try out the inversion method for hair, you’ll need two things: your favorite hair oil and a place to sit.
- Invert
Sit down, and let your head hang between your knees, so that it’s lower than your heart.
- Massage your scalp
Put a little oil on your fingertips and massage your scalp gently for about 4 minutes. If you feel a lot of pressure in your head or start feeling dizzy, stop immediately!
Even if you feel fine, make sure to get up slowly once the time is up.
- Rinse & repeat
Do this daily for a week. Unfortunately, this means also washing your hair daily for most hair types. Just make sure to use gentle ways of drying your hair without heat to avoid damage.
How often to do the inversion method
So now you know how long to do the inversion method: 4 minutes each day, for one week daily. Let’s say you like the result and now you want to know how often you can repeat this?
People on social media and discussion forums recommend to do it monthly. For example, every first week of the month.
Which oil to use
Theoretically, you can use any hair oil for the inversion method. If you already know which oil both your hair and your scalp deal well with, you can just go with that one.
Alternatively, you can pick one of the oils that have already been proven to have a positive effect on hair growth, for example, peppermint oil*, black sesame oil*, and lavender oil*.
If you decide to use an essential oil, make sure to dilute it though. You don’t want to end up irritating your scalp! I recommend using a lightweight carrier oil like jojoba oil*.
