Hair Extensions, SHE, Uncategorized
The Importance of Proper Health Practices When Installing SHE Hair Extensions
Oct
Fall into Winter can be a very busy time for hair stylists, with clients looking to update their dos for the season and for any holiday celebrations that they might attend. Hair color and extensions see more movement and with your stock of SHE Hair Extensions you can meet the heavy demand and reap the benefits. While this can be excellent for your bottom line it can wreak havoc on your wrists, back, and other parts of your body. This is why maintaining proper posture is essential to not only maintaining your physical health, but it also allows you to work more comfortably for longer periods of time without running the risk of muscular injuries. Musculoskeletal disorders (or MSDs) such as strains, tendinitis, and the dreaded carpal tunnel are scary, but most are preventable. Here we will cover a few basic tips to maintain your posture and to ease the strain on your body while installing SHE Hair Extensions.
EXERCISES
Regular stretching before or during work can help keep muscles limber and can help to avoid strain or wear and tear. Taking even a few minutes to perform wrist, neck, and back stretches before the day begins, during breaks, or between clients can go a long way toward keeping your muscles, tendons, and nerves in good working order.
HEALTHY POSTURE
Stretches alone can only go so far. If you don’t maintain good, healthy posture your muscles and tendons are still at risk of being overworked and damaged. Keeping your head upright and reducing the amount of time your neck is bent from looking down can reduce neck strain and prevent headaches; keeping your back straight can take the load off of your lower spine and prevent soreness; keeping shoulders relaxed and low can help stave off pain in your upper arms; and keeping wrists straight as much as possible helps to prevent repetitive motion issues such as carpal tunnel.
GOOD, COMFORTABLE SHOES
Shoes that offer solid arch support can go a long way toward keeping you safe and comfortable during the busy season. The wrong shoes often lead to poor posture practices which can lead to soreness or strain that is ultimately unnecessary. Slip resistance is also important, because all the arch support in the world won’t help if you experience an unfortunate mishap and suffer an injury. Better shoes allow you to perform more installs of your SHE Hair Extensions without putting undue pressure on your ankles and other joints.
ADJUSTABLE CHAIRS
Not everyone sits at the same height, so having adjustable chairs is vital to helping you to maintain proper posture and a safe head and neck position while performing installs. Being able to shift your client into a higher or lower position as needed can make a world of difference and can allow you to keep your head in a healthier position. It can also help to protect your wrists and shoulders, because being able to position your client as necessary can help you to find just the right position to reduce strain.
