The holidays are one of the busiest (and most rewarding) times of the year behind the chair—but between the packed books, back-to-back clients, and everything extra this season, it can leave stylists and salons feeling physically and mentally taxed. That’s why focusing efforts on wellness—both physical and emotional—is essential to getting through the season in style.
As we head into the busiest stretch of the year, we’re sharing wellness tips that help you take care of your body, your mindset, and your fellow stylists, too.
Wellness Tips for the Holidays
1. Care for Your Body
Long hours, repetitive motions, and compromised posture can all take a toll on your body—especially when your calendar is filled with holiday appointments.
Wellness Tip: Use Tools That Support You
From ergonomic shears to lightweight blow dryers and adjustable stools, investing in tools that work with your body is one of the best things you can do for the holiday season, as well as your long-term wellness.
Top ergonomic picks of the season:
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Signature Series Swivel Shear – With a rotating thumb and crane handle design, this keeps your elbow in the best position for your body while also allowing you freedom to create.
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Streamline Series Shear – Ultra-lightweight with contoured handles that feel like an extension of your hand, these shears feel great in your hands and allow you to easily create precision and control.
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Pro Light Ionic Blow Dryer – Weighing less than 1 lb. and designed to reduce arm fatigue, this tool delivers high-powered air flow with ion technology to speed up drying time and deliver fast, frizz-free results.
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Signature Series Cutting Stool – Buy now, your back and knees will thank you later. Not just for cutting, this stool is an ideal fixture to maintain proper posture and reduce back strain when styling or applying color as well.
2. Build in Small Moments of Recovery
We know how it goes—there’s barely time to eat between appointments. But building even 5–10 minute breaks between clients can go a long way in protecting your energy.
Wellness Tip: Prioritize small resets.
Take a walk around the salon, stretch your arms and back, or just breathe intentionally for a few minutes. Even standing still with proper posture can bring your nervous system back to neutral.
You can also use this time to hydrate, refuel, or simply enjoy the quiet before your next client.
3. Stay Connected to Your “Why”
The holiday season often brings emotional conversations, vulnerable moments, and the pressure of delivering perfect results. It can be easy to feel disconnected or overwhelmed, especially when you’re giving your all to everyone else.
Wellness Tip: Reconnect with your purpose.
Remember, you're not just giving haircuts—you’re making people feel like their best selves during one of the most emotionally charged seasons of the year. And just as you give to your clients, there’s power in giving back to fellow stylists, too.
4. Give Wellness, Get Wellness
One of the most fulfilling ways to care for yourself this season? Do something kind for someone else in the stylist community.
In honor of Giving Tuesday, we’re shining a light on two incredible organizations that are making a real difference for beauty professionals:
PBA Disaster Relief Fund
Natural disasters can devastate not just homes—but careers. The PBA Disaster Relief Fund helps beauty industry professionals recover from these life-altering events by providing emergency financial support. With this fund 100% of donations go directly to stylists in need. Learn more or donate here.
The Beyond Project
Empowering through beauty and wellness, The Beyond Project connects stylists and barbers to charity events where they can use their craft to serve marginalized communities—a great reminder that your skills have power beyond the salon and can transform lives. Volunteer or learn more at thebeyondproject.org.
5. Give Yourself Some Grace
Wellness isn't about perfection—it’s about tuning into what you need to keep showing up as your best self. That might mean upgrading to tools that don’t leave your wrist aching, making time for one nourishing meal each day, or setting a 5-minute boundary to breathe between services because your success depends on taking care of your mind and body—especially during the busy holiday season.
