A massaging device for the scalp includes a pair of massaging elements which frictionally engage the scalp and are reciprocated with respect to each other in a generally horizontal direction with respect to the head resulting in moving relatively large areas of the outer skin layer of the scalp with respect to the skull and also with respect to each other and thereby substantially duplicate the massaging action obtained with the usual hand massage to improve circulation in the scalp accomplish relaxation and stimulate hair growth.