Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania, or “trich” for short….is a hair pulling, body focused repetitive behavior (BFRB ) most often referred to as an impulse control disorder or “OCD”.

It manifests differently for everyone, but the result is often the same; the pulling out of one’s own hair. Most people who have trich describe the pulling episodes as dissociative- a period of time where a “zoning out” state of mind takes over to alleviate anxiety, or other feelings that are super difficult to sit with when wide awake.

The clients I work with in the salon often report a disappointment or shame spiral after an episode of pulling. Especially when the missing hair from the head, brows and lashes become noticeable to others.

Read more about Trichotillomania here on the TLC website.

I can help in the decision process of finding creative haircut solutions, toppers, or wigs based on the areas of hair loss you are working with.

Please stay tuned, as another Support Group Series is coming this spring 2024. Please contact me on my request form to let me know if you would like to be on the wait list.

More details to come!