5 Reasons Hairstylists Need Compression Socks
Standing all day is hard on your legs. Learn what you can do to lessen the effects and feel better.
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Standing all day is hard on your legs. Learn what you can do to lessen the effects and feel better.
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You make people look great; you deserve to feel great
As a hairstylist, you're committed to providing your clients with haircuts and colors that bring out their best. However, with a demanding job that keeps you on your feet all day, you may experience some discomfort or health issues.
Chronic Venous Disease (CVD), pain, leg fatigue, and swelling are common ailments among hairstylists. These conditions can get worse if left untreated.
Even with the average hairstylist seeing about 12 clients a day, we know it’s important for you to bring your best to each one. You want to focus on your clients, not your discomfort. Wearing a quality pair of compression socks can give comfort and energy on even the longest of days.
Read on to learn the reasons why hairstylists in particular need to wear compression at work. Then, we'll suggest some products we think are great for the life of a stylist.
Looking good doesn't come easy
As a hairstylist, you're committed to providing your clients with haircuts that bring out their best. However, with a demanding job that keeps you on your feet all day, you may experience some discomfort or health issues.
Chronic Venous Disease (CVD), pain, leg fatigue, and swelling are common ailments among hairstylists. These conditions can get worse if left untreated.
Even with the average hairstylist seeing about 12 clients a day, we know it’s important for you to bring your best to each one. We’re here to provide you with the solution to pain and discomfort so you can focus on your clients.
Wearing the perfect pair of compression socks can ensure style and comfort from morning to night.
How compression helps you in the salon
Hairstylists are known to turn to graduated compression socks, stockings, leggings, and calf sleeves to combat pain, swelling, and fatigue. In doing so, they're also helping to prevent the development of spider veins, varicose veins, and other vein symptoms. Sigvaris compression socks are premium quality and never let a stylist down. Here's why:
1. Graduated compression helps reduce swelling
Depending on your job or previous health conditions, standing all day can cause fluid to build up in your legs and feet. This swelling, otherwise known as edema, slows blood circulation and hinders your body's ability to rid itself of excess fluids. Graduated compression provides gradual pressure starting at the ankle. Blood and fluid are gently guided back up your leg, by decreasing in strength, easing swelling and discomfort.
2. Graduated compression helps prevent spider veins
Spider veins can be seen from the surface of the skin. The dark red, purple, or blue veins are caused by weakened blood vessel walls. They are mostly a cosmetic concern, but can be an early sign of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Wearing graduated compression for every shift can help keep spider veins at bay.
3. Graduated compression can lead to more energy
Working on your feet all day is exhausting. Leg pain or discomfort can also take a mental toll. Hairstylists choose to wear compression socks because they help them feel more energized throughout the day. Trusting that your legs are supported by the right compression sock or stocking will help give you more energy to devote to your clients.
4. Graduated compression can aid in muscle recovery
Many athletes choose to wear compression socks or stockings to aid muscle recovery. Because your legs and muscles need blood to recover, regulating the blood flow in your legs can help you recover faster. As a hairstylist, you may not be running sprints, but being on your feet all day can strain your muscles. Wearing graduated compression reduces soreness and shortens recovery time.
5. Sigvaris compression socks provide plenty of style inspiration
You want to feel and look good while doing your job. Sigvaris makes it our mission to provide not only high-quality compression socks and stockings, but inspiring pieces to add to your wardrobe. Building an outfit around a chic pair of compression thigh-highs or patterned socks could be just what you need to feel confident at work.
How compression helps
Whether you’re looking for compression to manage symptoms of CVD or want to prevent spider veins, here’s how Sigvaris compression socks can help you during long shifts at the salon:
Graduated compression helps reduce swelling
Depending on your job or previous health conditions, standing all day can cause fluid to build up in your legs and feet. This build-up, (otherwise known as edema), slows blood circulation and hinders your body's ability to rid itself of excess fluids. Graduated compression provides gradual pressure starting at the ankle. Blood and fluid are gently guided back up your leg, through decreasing strength, easing swelling and discomfort.
Graduated compression helps prevent spider veins
Spider veins, (and varicose veins), can be seen from the surface of the skin. The dark purple or blue veins are caused by weakened blood vessel walls. Although they are mostly a cosmetic concern, they can at times be achy or painful. Graduated compression helps guide the weak vein wall back into place. This regulates blood flow and reduces the appearance of spider and varicose veins.
Graduated compression can lead to more energy
Working on your feet all day is exhausting. Leg pain or discomfort can take a mental strain on you as well. Some hairstylists choose to wear compression socks because they help them feel more energized throughout the day. Trusting that your legs are supported by the right compression sock or stocking will help give you more energy to devote to your clients.
Graduated compression can aid in muscle recovery
Many athletes choose to wear compression socks or stockings to aid muscle recovery. Because your legs and muscles need blood to recover, regulating the blood flow in your legs can help you recover faster. As a hairstylist, maybe you’re not sprinting on a regular basis, but being on your feet all day does cause strain on your muscles. Wearing graduated compression reduces soreness and shortens recovery time.
Sigvaris compression socks provide plenty of style inspiration
You want to feel and look good while doing your job. Sigvaris makes it our mission to provide not only high-quality compression socks and stockings, but inspiring pieces to add to your wardrobe. Building an outfit around a chic pair of compression thigh-highs or patterned socks could be just what you need to feel confident at work.
What should you look for in a compression sock or stocking?
Compression level of at least
15-20mmHg
Although you can get some benefits from a lighter level of compression, wearing at least 15-20mmHg will provide the best results. If you choose lighter compression than this, it might not be enough to help prevent leg pain.
Soft Silhouette Leggings
At least knee-high length
Most swelling takes place in the ankles and calves, so your compression sock should at least cover your calves. Knee-high compression socks are an effective length to reduce swelling, but you could always opt for full-length compression leggings too. Rule of thumb: anything shorter than knee-highs won't do the trick.
Style Soft Opaque Calf for Women
Make sure you love the style and texture
If you don’t like the style, color, or texture of your compression socks, you likely won’t wear them. You’ll miss out on the health benefits as well. Microfiber is soft, breathable, and moisture-wicking, so it's a greater starter material.
Style Microfiber Patterns for Women and Men