The present invention relates to a method of treating the scalp, the method comprising the following steps: •applying a composition to the scalp, the composition including at least one active ingredient selected from: •anti-dandruff agents •anti-seborrheic agents •soothing or anti-irritant agents •exfoliating agents and •anti-hairloss agents and •moisturizing agents and •performing a massage of the scalp by means of a motor-driven massage device (10, 20) that includes spikes (21) that are driven by an oscillating movement.