Journal of Cosmetology & Trichology

Department of Beauty Science, National Taichung University of Science and Technology No. 193, Sec. 1, San-Min Rd., Taichung City 40343, R.O.C, Taiwan

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• Research Article   
  Physical Effect of Scalp SPA Meridian Massage via Grey Relational Assistant Analysis
  Author(s): Chii-Fang Hwang*
  
  Objective: The scalp hair spa has become a popular service in beauty industry. However, the benefit is not proven by scientific analysis. The purpose of this paper is to investigate how the scalp meridian massage based on hair spa affects the physical change of the human body. Methods: The principle of scalp meridian massage is formulated based on acupuncture treatment along with the experimental study and grey relational assistant analysis. Then, the effect of the scalp meridian massage along with hair spa is scientifically verified by evaluating the autonomic nervous system. Twenty healthy male and female participants join the experiment, where the subjects receive the scalp spa meridian massage. The outcome measurement focuses on subject’s status of the autonomic nervous system. Time-frequency analysis of heart rate variation (HRV) .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2471-9323.22.8.169

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