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Pandemic impact on personal grooming and self-care (2 clusters)
Hair transformation highlights impact of pandemic isolation
A woman’s dramatic hair transformation at a salon has gained attention on TikTok after she revealed her hair had been neglected for three years. The woman explained that the lack of grooming was a result of the challenges faced during the pandemic isolation period.
It took hair stylists five days of intensive work to untangle the matted hair. While some social media users criticized the situation, many others expressed empathy, noting that the mental health struggles experienced by many during pandemic lockdowns often led to a decline in self-care.