University of Pennsylvania alum merges mental health and haircare to create PyschoHairapy

Tuesday, January 9, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Barbershops and hair salons aren't just a place for cuts and presses.

In some communities, specifically those of color, they're a place where people can be vulnerable.

Now, with new training, stylists are offering more than a listening ear for clients, who need mental health support.
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Leading this effort is a University of Pennsylvania alum who says this is personal.
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