Our hair as a mirror of health: How to care for hair during stressful times.
- amylindwall
- Feb 20
- 2 min read
WE ALL KNOW BY NOW THAT STRESS CAN HAVE ADVERSE EFFECTS ON ALL ASPECTS OF OUR HEALTH. WE HAVE ALL HEARD ABOUT HOW BAD IT IS FOR OUR HEARTS, LIVERS AND BRAINS. LET'S CHAT ABOUT STRESS, HAIR AND THE NOTION THAT HAIR IS OUR MIRROR OF OUR HEALTH.
SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT HAIR AND SKIN IN STRESSFUL TIMES: Transform stress into serenity: Expert tips for glowing hair, skin & inner peace
Natural hair care tips for stress relief: Our hair is one of the best ways to really be able to see what state our health is in. Hair is not a vital organ, and it is the place that our bodies tend to take resources from first whenever there are outside stressors. It does this to be able to provide blood, nutrients and vital energy to the organs that keep us alive and kicking.
Over the years of working with clients, I began to notice patterns of hair loss, texture change and overall lackluster approx 3 months after a stressful event. When supportive measures were taken those symptoms either did not occur or were reversed.
“ Hair is a Lady's
most important accessory “
-Dolly Parton
SIMPLE WAYS TO SUPPORT HAIR AND SKIN IN STRESSFUL TIMES:
Natural hair care tips for stress relief
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Make sure that you are consuming nutrient dense food that is high in omegas, antioxidants (I like Vitamin C), and the B vitamins (making sure to get B7 or biotin). Good quality supplements can help fill in here where the diet lacks.
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Scalp massage is not only a stress relieving practice in and of itself, it also reminds the body to send blood supply to the hair follicles and surrounding tissue. Using Clarifying Crown Oil while massaging enhances these actions with herbs and oils that are nutrient depositing, central nervous system calming, and circulation stimulating.
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Sleeping on Silk Pillowcases helps to regulate temperature due to silks insulating properties. Keeping you cool when your body is releasing extra stress heat and warm when blood is constricted from the head.
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Scent and Aromatics have a powerful effect on our nervous systems. Using products that are formulated with high quality natural aromatics in your daily routine, is a beautiful way to support the body in rediscovering regulation during stressful times. OLJA’s Priming Tonic is a great way to access the gentle healing energy of rose hydrosol.
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