Two wooden Kansa scalp massagers with copper massage tips, one showing the handle side engraved with 'maiéway' and the other showing the brush head, set on a beige surface with soft shadows.

Kansa Scalp Massager

$49.99CAD
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Two wooden Kansa scalp massagers with copper massage tips, one showing the handle side engraved with 'maiéway' and the other showing the brush head, set on a beige surface with soft shadows.
  • Two wooden Kansa scalp massagers with copper massage tips, one showing the handle side engraved with 'maiéway' and the other showing the brush head, set on a beige surface with soft shadows.
  • A beige drawstring pouch with black ribbon ties and the printed brand name 'maiéway' in dark green, shown next to a Kansa rosewood scalp massage tool with copper massage pins on a beige stone-like surface.
  • A woman with long blonde hair uses a maieway Kansa scalp massager in a bright, modern room.
  • An infographic titled 'Why Maiéway Scalp Massager?' comparing the product 'Ours' with generic 'Others'. The left column shows the wooden Maiéway scalp massager with copper massage pins, while the right column shows a generic plastic scalp massager with plastic tips.
  • A hand with red painted nails holds a Kansa Rosewood scalp massager with copper massage pins against a clear blue sky background.
  • A close-up of a Kansa scalp massager with a loop handle and small copper prongs, featuring the 'maiéway' brand name engraved on the side, set against a neutral textured background.
  • A Kansa scalp massager with copper massage pis, resting on a textured beige stone surface against a matching beige background.
  • A woman seen from behind using a wooden scalp massager on the back of her neck. The product is branded with 'maiéway' in black lettering on the rose wood head, and small copper massage pins are visible along the bottom edge.
Kansa Scalp Massager
Copper + Rosewood Scalp Massager

Kansa Scalp Massager

ayurvedic beauty tool

A handheld wooden scalp massager cut and handcrafted from solid Rosewood, with rounded copper tips. Kansa is the word for copper + tin in India - the metal that's been in Indian homes and used in Ayurveda for centuries. It's built for one job most scalp massagers get wrong - improving deep scalp circulation with the copper tooth pins. Stimulates hair follicles by actually working your hair oil down to the scalp, section by section, instead of just sitting just at the top. This scalp massager is zero-plastic, which is why it doesn't leave your hair full of static the way a plastic scalp brush does. Use it dry with Scalp Primer, or wet to work Root Reset into your roots.

✦Improves scalp circulation
✦Stimulates hair folliclles
✦Antimicrobial properties of copper
✦Reduces scalp tension
✦Helps evenly distribute oils
✦Built to last and kind to the planet
✦No plastic - so less static, fewer flyaways
ROSEWOOD + COPPER HANDCRAFTED PLASTIC-FREE ALL HAIR TYPES USE WET OR DRY
$49.99CAD
Free CA shipping over $59 · Handcrafted · Free US shipping over $95
What is it −

Your scalp is skin. Plastic scalp brushes build up static as they move through your hair. Plastic can't conduct, so the charge has nowhere to go and it sits on your strands.

Rosewood and copper in our Kansa Scalp Massager are both on the other side of that: wood is naturally anti-static and copper conducts, so the charge actually helps improve scalp circulation and stimulates hair follicles.

Why Kansa?

  • Copper conducts heat exceptionally well - it's the same property that makes copper cookware distribute heat so evenly and here it works in reverse, pulling warmth off your scalp about 500 times faster than plastic can. Copper doesn't go neutral after ten seconds the way a plastic brush does. Cool tips, warm scalp, the whole time. Two minutes in, your whole head is awake.
  • The metal that's been in Indian homes since the Indus Valley. The lota, the thali, the diya, the pots that got handed down generations. In Punjab the Thatheras still hammer ithis metal by hand. Generations have seen the impact copper can have in kitchens and in Ayurveda.

WHAT EVERY PART OF IT IS FOR

Rosewood Dome - Dense hardwood. Gives you weight, so you're not pressing. Naturally anti-static.
Kansa Tips - Rounded copper tips. Cool on contact, conducts static away.
The Finger Ring - Cut from the same block of Rosewood. Grip that holds with oily hands.
Rounded Ball Ends - Helps you glide across your scalp easily and stimulates scalp circulation
Linen Pouch - To store your Pital Scalp Massager and keep it dry.

All Benefits +

Improves Scalp Circulation
Helps increase blood flow to the hair follicles, supporting stronger, healthier hair growth.

Stimulates Hair Follicles
The perfect tension awakens dormant follicles and promotes thicker, fuller hair over time.

Antimicrobial Properties
Copper is naturally antimicrobial, helping to maintain a clean, balanced scalp environment.

Reduces Scalp Tension
Eases tightness, stress, and headaches through a relaxing massaging experience.

Helps Evenly Distribute Oils
Enhances absorption of your favorite hair oils and serums for maximum benefits.

Durable & Sustainable
Made with high-quality copper and rosewood - built to last and kind to the planet.

For All Hair Types
Perfect for anyone on a journey to healthier hair and a healthier scalp.

How to Use +
  1. Section your hair - 3 to 4 parts.
  2. Apply Scalp Primer directly to the scalp along each part.
  3. Rest the massager on your scalp and move in slow, small circles. Let the weight from the copper and rosewood do the pressing - you shouldn't need to push.
  4. Work section by section, front to crown to nape. Two to five minutes is the sweet spot. Keep going past the point where you'd usually stop; that's when the scalp starts to feel awake.
  5. Leave the oil on as usual, then wash as normal.

With Root Reset: apply the mixed hair mask, then work it down to the scalp in sections before you leave it on.
Dry, no product: works perfectly well.

Care:
Wipe the copper contacts and wooden handle with a soft, damp cloth to remove any residual body oils or essential oil pastes from the massage.

For stubborn stains: Wipe the copper pins with a soft cloth dampened with a small amount of neutral soapy water, and immediately wipe the entire comb completely dry with a dry cloth after cleaning.

Prohibitions: It is strictly forbidden to soak the entire comb in water for a long time or rinse it directly under running water to prevent the solid wood base from cracking, deforming or molding.

On the Kansa: Kansa darkens over time. That's oxidation, it's normal, and it's what this metal has always done. If you want the shine back, lemon juice and a soft cloth will do it - exactly how it's been cleaned in Indian kitchens for generations.

Handcrafted, so grain and tone vary slightly piece to piece.

Who It's For +
  • You like self care
  • You are looking to grow your hair longer
  • You like head massages
  • You get constant headaches, this relieves that tension
  • You use pre-wash hair oils
  • You love taking care of your hair
Full Ingredients +
Rosewood (Dalbergia spp.), Copper tips, Linen drawstring pouch.

Your questions, answered.

Some questions you might have or write to us. A real person replies.

What is a kansa scalp massager? +
A kansa scalp massager is a handheld scalp massage tool with tips made from kansa - the South Asian name for bronze, an alloy of copper and tin.
Wooden vs plastic scalp massager - which is better? +
Wood and metal beat plastic on three measurable things: weight, temperature and static. A wooden scalp massager with copper tips that warms scalp 500x faster, doesn't build the electrostatic charge that causes flyaways and conducts heat that help scalp circulation.
How do you use a scalp massager with hair oil? +
Part your hair into four to six sections, apply oil directly to the scalp along each part, then rest the massager on your head and move in slow circles for two to five minutes. Let the weight do the pressing. Leave the oil on as usual, then wash as normal.
How often should you use a scalp massager? +
As often as you like - there's no limit with a rounded-tip tool and light pressure. Most people use one on wash day, once or twice a week, as part of a pre-wash hair oiling routine. Dry, product-free use any other day is fine too.
Can you use a Kansa scalp massager in the shower? +
Yes, and it's useful for working a wet hair mask down to the roots. Just don't store it in there. Rinse it, dry it, and take it out - rosewood sitting in a wet shower will warp and crack.
Will the copper turn dark or leave marks on my skin? +
The copper will darken over time - that's oxidation, and it's what this metal has always done. If you use it wet, on damp skin, over a long session, you may occasionally notice a faint greenish mark. That's copper salts, it's harmless, and it rinses off with soap and water. Drying the tips after use prevents it entirely. Check our care instructions above in the 'How to Use' section to know how to clean your Kansa scalp massager.
Is a scalp massager safe for a sensitive scalp? +
The tips are finished round with no points or seams, so it's gentler than most plastic brushes. Go slowly the first time, keep the pressure light, and don't use it over broken or irritated skin. If your scalp is sore or you're managing a diagnosed scalp condition, check with your doctor or dermatologist first.
Can I use a scalp massager with extensions, braids or colour-treated hair? +
Colour-treated and chemically-treated hair, yes - it doesn't touch your colour. With extensions, braids or a weave, use it on the exposed scalp between rows, gently, and avoid dragging the tips through bonds, tracks or wefts. On very wet, fragile hair, go light.
Does a scalp massager detangle hair? +
No. It's a scalp tool, not a comb - the tips are spaced for skin, not for working through lengths. Use it at the roots and keep your regular brush for the rest.
How do you clean a wooden scalp massager? +
Wipe the tips with a dry cloth after a dry session. If you've used it with a mask or in the shower, rinse the tips under the tap and dry the whole thing straight away. No soaking, no dishwasher, no leaving it damp. More care instructions are in the 'How to Use' section at the top of this page.