This paper tried to identify the positive changes from scalp massage and tonics on hair and scalp changes in men in their 20s having scalp issues. The subjects were men in their 20s from Busan. A total of 21 subjects were divided into 3 groups; 7 in test group A, which had scalp massage and tonic; 7 in test group B, which had only scalp tonic; 7 in the control group without any treatment. Testing took place over a period of 8 weeks. The subjects received their treatment 8 times, once per week, before testing, 4 weeks after testing and 8 weeks after testing. Scalp type and hair density and thickness were measured on the forehead and apex of the head.
Analysis showed homogeneity within the characteristics test. The test group showed an increase in hair density by 18.4 hairs on the forehead 8 weeks after treatment(p<.001). Hair density on the apex was found to have increased by 12.9 hairs 8weeks after treatment (p<.001). Hair thickness was found to have increased by 0.021mm on the forehead (p<.001) and by 0.022mm on the apex 8 weeks after treatment (p<.001). For scalp type, 50% of subjects showed a change to 'normal scalp' 8 weeks after treatment. The satisfaction with treatment was 1.6 points on average. Test group A demonstrated the most effective results with both scalp massage and tonic. This paper verified the positive changes of scalp conditions usingboth scalp massage and tonic. It is expected that treatment using both methods be offered as a new program within the scalp market.