This person always listens to your complaints about your domestic troubles, gives advice, and provides you with a beautiful hairstyle. Celebrate them on May 27, National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day. It’s an opportunity for specialists to receive sympathy, empathy, goodwill, smiles, and appreciation in return.
History
The need for this holiday was first highlighted by the developers of the Booksy beauty services app, who recognized the psychological challenges hairstylists face during their workday. Beauty salons began opening across the United States in the 1920s. Hairdressers were in demand, new trends emerged, and people regularly sought to change their appearance to stay fashionable. By 2008, discussions began about the mental support hairdressers offer to their clients, often acting as informal therapists while performing their professional duties. In 2020, training programs for hairstylists were introduced, aimed at providing emotional support to clients. A year later, Booksy launched a program designed to help stylists achieve psychological balance.
Interesting Facts
Scientists have found that hairdressers are generally less prone to severe stress because they enjoy their work. However, managing schedules and constantly interacting with people can be exhausting and may affect the health of those who don’t get enough rest.
- Many hairdressers tend to experience worry and anxiety.
- 90% of American hairstylists are women.
- The U.S. beauty industry employs approximately 700,000 people.
- Hairstylists serve an average of a dozen clients per day.
- Many clients are loyal to their hairstylist and dislike changing stylists.
Take a break from focusing on yourself. Show interest in your hairstylist by discussing their experiences and feelings. Strengthening these social connections helps support their mental health!
When is National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day in 2025?
National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day is observed on May 27 each year.
Observations
Weekday | Month | Day | Year |
Tuesday | May | 27 | 2025 |
Wednesday | May | 27 | 2026 |
Thursday | May | 27 | 2027 |
Saturday | May | 27 | 2028 |
Sunday | May | 27 | 2029 |