What is anxiety?
Anxiety can be a normal part of everyday life. When you are feeling anxious, the body releases stress hormones, and this even be helpful in certain situations, making you more alert. Think about being anxious before taking an exam, for example. That said, excessive or generalized anxiety can really take a toll. There are a number of anxiety disorders that one can have, like generalized anxiety disorder or panic disorder, and the symptoms of severe anxiety can be quite intense. Anxiety and other mental-health related concerns have become serious challenges for hair professionals and L’Oréal Professionnel is working to address that.
How to calm anxiety?
There may be many different causes of anxiety or panic. They can include work, health, family, big life events, or a variety of other stressors. So, when the anxiety hits, what can you do to calm it? What anxiety help can you access on your own?
Remember to breathe
Calming breathing exercises can be really helpful when it comes to managing anxiety and regulating your nervous system.
Keep up your regular routine
Keep up with your regular routine, including healthy diet and exercise practices. A healthy lifestyle can help manage stress and tension.
Try to identify if there is something specific to resolve
If there is something specific weighing on you, try to identify what it is and think about practical solutions to resolving it.
Head Up: A free mental health training program for all hairdressers.
Designed by and for hair professionals, Head Up is a free mental health training program aimed at addressing mental health challenges in the industry, providing anxiety help in the form of expert tips for anxiety. It was co-developed with the mental health non-profit NAMI & two renowned hairdressers: Daniel Mason-Jones and Hayley Jepson.
65% of hairstylists will experience depression, anxiety and burnout in their careers. Thanks to the program as well as a new mental health ambassador, a psychologist who goes by @drjulie, L’Oréal Professionnel is providing free mental health and anxiety help resources online so you can prioritize your well-being and learn how to relieve stress and how to calm your anxiety.
Keep calm and carry on
Mental health is a serious concern for hair professionals worldwide, with issues like anxiety and stress affecting hairdressers and stylists on a daily basis. With Head Up, a free mental health training program by hair pros for hair pros, look no further for resources and expert tips on how to calm anxiety and how to relieve stress.