Is There a Way to Make Only Your Hair Healthy?
When you start to notice gray hair or thinning hair,
“A shampoo that helps prevent gray hair”
“A tonic for thinning hair”
“A hair treatment that makes your hair look younger”
are the kinds of things many people begin searching for.
Of course, there is nothing wrong with using high-quality shampoos, tonics, or hair treatments.
However, I personally don’t believe there is a way to make only your hair healthy.
Because hair is part of the body.
In traditional Eastern medicine, hair is referred to as “Ketsuyo” (Blood Surplus).
The term literally means “the surplus of blood.”
In other words, it is the idea that nutrients carried by the blood reach the hair only after circulating through the rest of the body.
Hair Reflects the Condition of the Body
When there is a problem somewhere in the body, the body naturally prioritizes repairing that area.
For example:
- You are sick or injured
- Your internal organs are under strain
- You are experiencing chronic sleep deprivation
- You regularly overeat or binge eat
In these situations, the body sends energy and nutrients to the areas that are most essential for survival.
Naturally, vital organs are given priority over hair.
That is why it is uncommon for someone to have healthy hair while the rest of their body is exhausted and unhealthy.
Having examined the hair and scalps of tens of thousands of people, I have never seen someone whose hair was truly healthy while their body was not.
Healthy hair grows from a healthy scalp.
And a healthy scalp is built upon a healthy body.
That is why, when gray hair or thinning hair becomes a concern, I believe it is important to look at the whole body rather than focusing only on the hair.
I am not trying to deny the value of expensive shampoos or treatments.
However, I feel that they rarely solve the root cause on their own.
The first things worth reviewing are:
- Reducing stress
- Getting enough sleep
- Exercising regularly
- Avoiding overeating
- Avoiding smoking
These everyday habits matter.
Because hair is the result of what we do every day.
What I Value in My Hair Salon
Among all of these factors, I believe stress has one of the biggest impacts.
More stress makes it harder to sleep.
Lack of sleep makes it harder to recover.
Fatigue often leads to overeating or drinking more alcohol.
And that creates a chain reaction of other problems.
Of course, it is impossible to eliminate stress completely.
There are worries about work.
There are concerns about family.
There are uncertainties about the future.
Everyone has them.
That is why I do not try to solve my clients’ stress directly.
Instead, I try to create a space where people can feel a little more relaxed while they are in the salon.
No pressure to keep a conversation going.
If you want a quiet experience, you can enjoy a quiet experience.
You can close your eyes and relax.
You do not need to worry about being polite or entertaining anyone.
I value creating that kind of environment.
Cutting hair is important, of course.
But I believe it is not the only thing that matters.
Even having one moment each month when you feel calm and relaxed can make a difference.
I believe that those small moments can ultimately contribute to the health of both the scalp and the hair.
Scalp care is important.
But before that, taking care of your overall health comes first.
It may seem like the long way around, but it might actually be the shortest path.
