Are hairdressers like Drs? ie they’ve seen it all?

[Bollingerknickers]

Will they judge or refuse to work on hair when the client has a scalp condition? Or are they used to it?

I need to find a new hairdresser, I’ve not been happy with mine for a while but I’ve been going for so many years because I feel comfortable with her.

I have a patch of psoriasis on my scalp, around the crown and it makes me feel really awkward about having my hair touched. Ive tried various treatments but it keeps flaring up, I have an auto immune condition so maybe it’s due to that.

Please reassure me that a new hairdresser isn’t going to recoil in disgust

[idontlikealdi]

They won't recoil in disgust but I would tell them.

[RedCarsGoFaster]

I can imagine psoriasis is very common to a hairdresser. Tell them in advance so there are no surprises - you might find they have someone who specialises in working with you..
My best mate also has scalp psoriasis with significant loss of hair. She's found a fabulous hairdresser who cuts it beautifully whilst making it look fuller.

[mynameiscalypso]

Not at all - the last hairdresser I had suffered from psoriasis in her scalp too so we had a good chat about it. I've never had an issue though and I've had it in my scalp for about 20 years.

[goose1964]

About 10% of the population has psoriasis to some extent (source the bad skin clinic) so they would need to be very inexperienced not to have seen it at least once.

[Londontown12]

No judgement ! Us hairdressers look for scalp conditions whilst looking at hair while we do consultations it’s part of the job ! And we can advise if it’s needed ! I have a small patch in my scalp also auto immune x

[Bollingerknickers]

Thank you all I’ll look for a new stylist and let them know about it at the initial consultation.

@RedCarsGoFaster your friends sounds just like me, I’m suffering from thinning hair and want a style that will make the most of what I’ve got but my current hairdresser doesn’t seem to get it right

[Hakunapotato]

Seen it all for sure! Just tell them so they can use the right products/be gentle or whatever