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"Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome" : What Stylists Should Know — and Why You Don't Need To Panic
A viral headline is making waves — but here’s the real story, straight from BehindTheChair. A recent New York Post article warned of a scary-sounding condition called “Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome.” While it’s a phrase that grabs attention, the reality behind it is much less alarming — and with just a few simple adjustments at the shampoo bowl, stylists can keep their clients safe and comfortable. What Is “Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome”? This rare medical condition — known medically as vertebrobasilar insufficiency or arterial dissection — can occur when a client’s neck is hyperextended (bent too far backward)...
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