How not Combing Your Hair can be a Sign of Depression.
I am not a medical expert.
The hundreds of women who have sat in my chair have given me great insight into the connection between depression and hair health. Many flop in my styling chair, let out a huge sigh, and begin to tell me not to judge them because they have yet to do anything to their hair (this can mean weeks or months). "I don't have the time," "I don't feel like myself," "I look fine, I don't have to do anything to my hair."
Does this sound familiar?
When you acknowledge these roadblocks with your hair, take a moment and look at yourself in the mirror (literally) and ask yourself the following: "When is the last time I did something for me? What does my hair say about me? What have I allowed to take time away from my self-care needs?
If you feel stumped by these questions or have a laundry list of things that are higher than you on YOUR PRIORITY LIST: Schedule the hair appointment NOW.
Your hair is also your voice on how you feel about yourself. If you have stopped maintaining or haven't seen the investment value for your hair, imagine silencing your voice and not seeing your value as a human being. Depression starts as tiny as a snowflake, and if not adequately managed properly, it quickly becomes a devastating avalanche in your life. Hair is one outlet to jump-start your self-care, step into your worth, and lightening the emotional load in your mind. Give yourself grace and become aware of the signs, especially from your hair. Allow your hair to be the guide to changing things in your life.
-Brittani, Hairkitchen LLC
**Keeping braids, crochets, and weaves in for 4-8 months is unhealthy for your hair and most importantly your scalp
If you feel like you are suffering from depression or any emotional distress please contact the following numbers:
Hamilton County:
Talbert House Crisis Hotline
(513) 281-CARE (2273) or text Talbert to 839863
www.talberthouse.org
This 24-hour suicide and crisis hotline offers crisis intervention and information and referral services to individuals of any age.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Calls will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
Call for yourself or someone you care about
Free and confidential
A network of over 150 centers nationwide
Available 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text START to 741741
www.crisistextline.org
The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7 to help you with any kind of crisis. Visit www.crisistextline.org/faq to learn more about how the Crisis Text Line works.
(The Hairkitchen suite is a safe, judgment-free open space.)