Hairdressers Are Burning Out From Listening to Clients' Problems All Day
A new study in the hairdressing business has found that many hairdressers are experiencing a significant psychological burden from listening to clients discuss their personal concerns during appointments. The study by L’Oreal Professionnel found that 65% of the 1,750 hair professionals surveyed have experienced anxiety, burnout or depression during their careers, in large part due to spending hours each day serving as impromptu therapists for clients. Typically, hairstylists dedicate around 2,000 hours year to listening to customers discuss a wide range of topics, including difficult relationship endings and health challenges. This amounts to approximately 9 therapy sessions per workday. Yet
October 30, 2023