Stress effects on hair
It's widely known that stress, upset or other emotions can have a big effect on the skin. But did you know they can also impact your hair? Top hairstylist Gina Conway can instantly tell when a client has been through a major life event, just by looking at their tresses.
"I can usually pinpoint to within a couple of weeks a ‘big’ emotional event from looking at the growth patterns of someone’s hair – I’ve seen it a million times: a breakup, a new job, a house move, they all leave a little clue in your hair structure…," she explained to Cover Media. "The scalp is the first thing that gets tense when we’re stressed, so fewer nutrients reach the follicle and it has an effect on our hair health."
If you're feeling things are getting too much your hair will probably be the last thing on your mind, but taking some time to pamper yourself could be just the key. Not only will it help you unwind, but having a head massage or using a conditioning treatment might stop the stress making its way to your hair – meaning you won't need to be reminded of that tricky time in your life every time you look in the mirror.
Gina also draws parallels between this and the way many women view their tresses. While we come in all shapes and sizes, hair tends to be something which unites ladies – we want it to look as good as can be and invest a great deal of emotion in it.
