National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day highlights the quiet strength behind the chair. Hairstylists do more than cut and color—they listen. Clients often share life’s ups and downs while getting their hair done. Stylists carry those stories.
They smile through their own struggles, even on hard days. This kind of emotional work takes a toll, and it often goes unnoticed.
The day reminds us that hairstylists are human too. They need space to breathe, pause, and talk. Support from coworkers, clients, and their communities makes a real difference.
Some salons now offer mental health resources or set aside time for check-ins. These simple steps help ease the weight. When stylists feel better inside, their creativity flows, and the whole salon feels warmer.
How to Celebrate National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
Here are more mindful and meaningful ways to celebrate National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day, centered on care, connection, and reflection:
Create a moment of pause
Set aside time for stylists to slow down. A few minutes of stillness, deep breathing, or silence can reset a busy mind. This kind of pause makes space to reconnect with the present.
Write a personal thank-you note
Words carry weight. Take time to write a short, thoughtful message to your hairstylist. A handwritten note feels sincere and reminds them their work matters far beyond appearance.
Offer a listening ear
Sometimes just being there means everything. Ask your stylist how they’re doing—then really listen. Not every conversation needs advice. Quiet support often speaks loudest.
Gift something soothing
A calming candle, a cozy tea blend, or a nourishing hand cream goes a long way. Thoughtful, simple gifts show that someone’s well-being is worth the effort.
Support mental health education
Encourage local salons to explore training in emotional awareness or self-care. A few lessons can build lasting skills that support not just stylists, but everyone they meet.
History of National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day
National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day began in 2021.
It was started by Booksy, a booking app used by salons and barbers. The company wanted to call attention to something many overlook—how much emotional energy hairstylists give every day.
Behind the laughs and small talk, stylists often hear deep, personal stories. They listen to people’s joys, losses, and fears, while still doing their job with care and focus. That emotional load can quietly wear them down.
Booksy created the day to give stylists a moment to focus on their own mental health. The idea spread quickly. Experts like Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, who started PsychoHairapy, helped grow awareness through training programs.
These programs teach stylists how to care for themselves and notice signs of emotional strain in others.
Groups like Hairdressers Against Depression, formed a few years earlier, also gained more attention. They pushed for open talks around mental health in the beauty world.
Now, the day helps salons, clients, and brands talk more openly about this important issue. It’s not just about one event each year. It’s part of a growing movement to care for the people who help others feel seen, heard, and whole.
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