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Writer's pictureJeni Weeden

The Psychology Behind New Haircut Confidence



Getting a Fresh Haircut Can Change Your Life: No, Really! 


It's a widely known anecdotal experience to leave the salon feeling fabulous. But did you know that the science behind it is tied to more than just a boost in confidence? There are lots of psychological and biological parts involved in why good hair can be completely transformational. So if you needed any additional reasons to put it all on the line for your clients today... here they are... 


Self-Image and Confidence

Whether or not you consider outward beauty to be of importance, looking good is intrinsically linked to feeling good. Our hair, clothing, makeup, and other stylistic choices communicates who we are to the world. How we view ourselves has a massive impact on how we move about our day. There are a few aspects to the psychological shift that occurs with good hair:


Satisfaction Becomes Confidence

When we're satisfied with how we look, we move about with more confidence. As all good stylists know, a great haircut can do more than just transform you locks, it can transform your face shape and accentuate your best features. When you leave the salon feeling transformed, it's like a reset on your confidence meter. 


Self-Expression Enhances Identity

Is there anything more infectious than the joy of someone who is authentically themselves? When you outward appearance matches your inward sense of self, your confidence goes through the roof. If the version of yourself that feels most authentic has short hair and you finally dare to make the chop-- you'll be walking on air when you see the mirror match your social, cultural, and interpersonal identity. 

 

Positive Perception From Others

When you feel more confident, other people can tell. Often subconsciously, we gravitate towards confident people. People who are happy with themselves make other people happy-- it's that simple. When you're projecting confidence, others pick up on it and project happiness back. You'll see an improvement in your social interactions and within your relationships just by looking and feeling your best. That's a reason to get ready in the morning if we've ever heard one! 


The Science Behind The Good Hair Boost

All of these improvements don't happen by themselves, there's biological and psychological events that trigger all those good vibes. One player leads the charge in making you feel great after your haircut and that's endorphins

These feel-good chemicals are the body's natural boost and they're released in the brain when you get pleasure from something. Looking in the mirror and loving your new hair? Big endorphin release. Asking for a bold new style and loving the results? Endorphins. See where we're going with this? 

Maintaining great hair is a form of self-care. Regular trims, touch-ups, and mixing up your style every once and a while will quite literally keep you feeling your best. So why not use that as an excuse to schedule that appointment, you know, for your mental health. 


Bonding With Your Stylist

Having a strong bond with your stylist can also play into the psychology of our hair. Feeling the positive vibes catching up on life, relaxing knowing your haircut is going to be great, and feeling safe enough to take risks together-- these are all factors in building up that confidence that shouldn't be overlooked! 

As stylists we play an important role in boosting the confidence and contributing to the self-care for our clients. A hair transformation can be the first step in a life transformation. And as we send them out of the salon, the ripple effect they create of positivity in our communities can continue for miles. Keep transforming lives with your creativity and passion! 

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