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February 17, 2012

Hairdressers made ill by clients' depressing stories, study finds

Hairdressers made ill by clients' depressing stories, study finds | Fox News:

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It brings a new meaning to the phrase "tearing your hair out."

The trustworthy hairdresser has long been known as a sympathetic and patient listener while customers pour their hearts out during their wash, cut and highlight sessions.

But tales of divorce, death, domestic incidents and unemployment are becoming too much to bear for depressed hairdressers who are leaving the profession and often not returning, the Berwick Leader reported Friday.

A study of hairdressers in Victoria, Australia, found many were becoming so stressed out from listening to depressing stories they grew ill themselves.

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