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What Hairdressers Wish They Knew Before Returning to Work After a Loss

Hundreds of stylists shared their experiences with grief behind the chair. Here's the advice they wish someone had given them sooner. When BTC asked the community about returning to work while grieving, hundreds of comments poured in from hairdressers who had lost parents, spouses, children, siblings, friends and clients. Some went back after a few

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"My Clients Got Me Through It": Hairdressers Share the Unexpected Support They Found Behind the Chair

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From flowers and meals to quiet appointments and shared experiences, BTC's community reflects on how clients helped them navigate some of life's hardest moments. When BTC asked hairdressers about returning to work while grieving, hundreds of comments poured in. Many stylists talked about taking time off. Others shared lessons they learned after returning behind the

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How to Return to Work While Grieving

Dealing With Grief In The Salon From Stylists Who Have Done it & Client Letters You May Need If you're reading this, we're here for you. The decision to (or to not) return to work after great loss is difficult. The internal conversation can feel off-putting knowing returning to a social and energetic place of

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Stylists Support Clients—But Who's Supporting Us?

Why Work Anxiety Hits Hard in the Beauty Industry It’s the end of the day, but your mind is still at the salon. You’ve spent hours listening to clients, offering advice and making them feel their best—but who’s there for you? We pour so much energy into others that we often forget to care for

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How to Manifest, Plan & Build Your Dream Hair Career

4 Steps to Manifesting a Prosperous Hair Career—Plus, Tips for Creating a Vision Board Your dream hair career is right at your fingertips—literally. By implementing intentional goal setting, creating a vision board and embracing the power of manifestation, your dream life is in your hands. To learn how to envision your goals and make

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Are Your Clients Giving You Secondhand Trauma?

How Hairdressers Can Manage Secondhand Trauma: Recognizing Symptoms, Coping Skills & More Hairdressers do more than hair: They create a safe space for clients, provide some much-needed self-care, listen and give advice when asked. But, with this support can come an unexpected consequence: Secondhand trauma. Keep reading to learn what secondhand trauma is, how to

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