A method of stimulating hair growth on the scalp of a persons head using a device having a handle and a blade means, the method including the steps of: contacting the blade means on a first area of the scalp moving the blade means in a continuous reciprocating motion on the scalp in a first direction and an opposite second direction for a first period of time to exfoliate skin on the first area, wherein the blade means remains in continuous contact with the scalp during the reciprocating motion until hair growth is detected in the first area.