Having Your Hair Done, It's Not Just About Health

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I can imagine that being incredibly alienating, having people who are less than half your age talking down to you. I saw a few people yesterday come in looking n moving slowly, and then i saw them literally transform in the chair. And then by the time they stood up to leave, even standing up straight er. Because this is therapeutic. It's having somebody touching you and paying attention to you. At that moment, she can't take her s or her eyes off you. She's busy working. That's very rare. You know, hen women are so vain. Got to get my hair done regardless i don't feel well to day. But it's got a litle good

It can be quite rare to find yourself in a place where you feel totally accepted. In this episode, producer Reva Goldberg takes us to a truly unique beauty salon: it’s the ultimate safe space for its customers, many of whom are in their 80s and 90s. We take a close look at two hairdressers who create a laugh-out-loud-funny atmosphere, while also showing deep compassion at the same time. We’ll also explore why feeling unconditionally accepted helps us cope with the toughest emotions at any age.

Featured in this episode are Dr. Pablo Sabucedo and Dr. Rebecca Allen.

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