Afro Hair Growth Tips That Actually Work: Part 2

Stress is a Hair Snatcher — Here’s Why

Here’s the tea: when your body is stressed, it diverts its energy to survival mode, prioritising vital organs like your heart and lungs. And guess what’s bottom of the list? Yup, your hair and nails. That’s why when stress lingers, your strands pay the price.

Science talk simplified:

• Telogen Effluvium – stress pushes hairs into the “resting” phase too soon, so you shed more than usual.

• Trichorrhexis Nodosa – weakened hair shafts that look straw-like and snap easily.

You might notice your hair feeling thinner, rougher, or just not thriving the way it used to.

The good news? Stress can be managed. Exercise (remember that post? 👀) is a proven way to lower stress hormones, boost happy chemicals, and keep blood flowing where we want it — to your scalp.

When life feels heavy, music can be medicine. We’re putting together a Curl & Chill Playlist on Spotify — full of soothing sounds to help you switch off and keep stress from stealing your strands. What’s your ultimate chill-out song? Send me a 🌿 and the track name on WhatsApp and I’ll add it to the mix. Because calm curls are happy curls.