healthy hairdresser

Breathe Deeply: 5 Things you can do For Your Lungs Today

Hairdressers have long been the subject of scientific studies on workplace respiratory problems and lung function, and anecdotal reports add to the evidence that some people will experience sensitivities at the salon.“My belief is that the ...

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America’s Beauty Show 2015 — The Experience

America's Beauty Show (ABS) 2015 will boast many firsts in industry trade events. See who will be performing on The CosmoProf Center Stage, The SalonCentric Theatre in the Round, and learn more about Healthy Hairdresser Day @ ABS.An entirely ...

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Often, people with eating disorders are slow to recognize, or admit, there’s anything wrong. The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) established the annual NEDAwareness week not only to make the public and the media more aware of ...

Are You Wearing the Right Shoes?

At Healthy Hairdresser, we talk a lot about choosing shoes that treat your feel kindly when you’re standing most of the day. Even when you are wearing supportive shoes, you should swap them out periodically. Shoes don’t last forever! ...

Winter Raises Women’s Coronary Risk

February is American Heart Month, and with the frigid temperatures extending past Valentine’s Day in much of the country it’s a good month to listen to your heart. If you live in a colder climate, you almost certainly get less ...

Plan to Rejuvenate!

Beauty industry icons Ann Mincey-Jetton and Mary Wilson have joined together to create an annual Destination Rejuvenation that generates relaxation, renewal and rejuvenation. This year, the event will be held May 3-5, 2015, at the Inn at Laguna ...

For Stress Relief: Aveda Rituals of Renewal

While Aveda Rituals of Renewal allow stylists to connect with guests in a meaningful way through the power of touch, breath and aroma, these rituals also can be directed toward stylist self-care. Each of the five core rituals can provide a ...

Andrea Drugay: Stylist Makes Health a Priority

For the early part of her professional life, Andrea Drugay was a busy writer/editor. She did technical writing and wrote for marketing and advertising firms. A yoga enthusiast, she also became a yoga trainer while continuing to do ...

Love Out Lavender Raises Funds to Conquer Cancer

Colored ribbons have become an international symbol for support—be it for troops, awareness, fighting disease and more. The lavender ribbon encompasses the battles of many by representing all types of ...

Treating and Avoiding Stylist Carpal Tunnel Pain

In MODERN SALON’s 2014 Healthy Hairdresser survey, 15 percent of salon professionals who responded indicated they were dealing with carpal tunnel syndrome, while 35 percent of respondents worried that they might have this issue in the ...