Keep Salon Aches at Bay: 3 Quick Stretches for Hairdressers

Being a stylist isn’t just about perfecting colour or foil - it’s about the artistry in your hands, the creativity in your mind, and the strength in your body. Long days on your feet, wrists in awkward angles, and repetitive movements can leave you feeling sore and stiff. That’s why Foil Me has designed a few quick stretches and ergonomic tools to help you stay pain-free and keep creating with joy.

Why Stretching Matters

Ever felt aches that just won’t quit? Your body tells you when you’re overdoing it, and ignoring that can lead to long-term strain. Quick stretches during the day can:

• Reduce wrist, shoulder, and back tension

• Improve blood flow and posture

• Help you maintain energy and focus for your clients

Foil Me’s 3 Quick Stretches for Stylists

You can do these three easy stretches between clients - no mat or equipment needed. They’re fast, effective, and salon-friendly:

1. Wrist Rescue: Extend one arm in front, palm up. Gently pull your fingers back with the other hand for 10–15 seconds per wrist.
2. Shoulder Soother: Roll your shoulders forward and backward 5–10 times. Follow with a gentle arm stretch across your chest.
3. Upper Back Opener: Interlace your fingers, stretch your arms forward, and round your upper back. Hold for 10–15 seconds, then release.

How Foil Me Can Help

Pair your stretches with our tools, The Board and Colouring Brushes, to make foiling and colouring movements easier on your body. Foil Me celebrates stylists like you, who balance artistry, client care, and life beyond the salon. Every tool is designed with you in mind: ergonomic, effortless, and premium-quality, so you can focus on your creativity, not the pain.

The Board: Ergonomic Support for Colouring

Our Foil Me Board is designed to support you while you work. Made from 100% recycled, fully recyclable plastic, it features embossed grip and a curved edge that hugs the head’s contour. Lightweight and ergonomically shaped, it helps reduce your risk of RSI by minimising awkward wrist and arm angles, improving your posture, and making your foiling movements more efficient - so your colouring sessions are healthier, more comfortable, and easier on your body.

Colouring Brushes: Precision, Comfort & Control

Our Foil Me brushes, including the Detail Me (Knobel Brush), are made with you in mind. Lightweight handles with embossed grips and vegan feathered bristles let you apply colour smoothly and precisely while reducing wrist strain and fatigue. Their ergonomic balance means less effort per stroke, so your tools work with your body, not against it, helping you stay comfortable even across multiple clients.