7 Self-Care Tips for Hairstylists Who Could Use a Little TLC
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- 30 Jan 2023
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Stylists make their careers out of caring for other people, and hair is only part of it. Along with freshening up their clients’ looks, they also give people a confidence boost—and, often, a sympathetic ear—before sending them out the door. But a lot of the time, no one is checking in to make sure they’re feeling good.
These hair-care pros typically stand on their feet all day as they meticulously snip, dye, blow-dry, flat-iron, and curl—all of which can be taxing on the back, legs, hands, and wrists. All the while, they may also be helping their regulars talk through their personal issues.
In other words, hair appointments might count as self-care for clients, but even if a stylist loves their job, the daily work can take a physical and mental toll. If you’re a hairstylist who’s feeling seen right about now, here’s a guide to creating mindful habits and setting healthy boundaries at work so you can protect your own well-being as you help everyone else feel beautiful.
1. Consistently stretch your back and legs.
Standing all day, every day, means you’re likely to have soreness in the the multifidus and erector spinae muscles, which are on either side of your spine, Natalia Ruiz, DPT, senior physical therapist at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation, tells SELF.
“Muscles surrounding the hips, knees, and ankles such as the quadriceps, hip flexors, and glutes—but especially the hamstrings and calves—can also be fatigued,” she adds. Read More…
