By Mo Clark | For Hype Hair Magazine
Every day, hairstylists do more than style hair—they style lives. They’re the first to hear our secrets, witness our transformations, and offer a listening ear while holding a flat iron in one hand and a heart in the other. But who’s there to listen to them?
May 27th marks National Hairstylist Mental Health Awareness Day—a reminder that the caretakers behind the chair deserve care too. For hairstylists, this day isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about making space. And no one embodies this balance of beauty, healing, and mental wellness more than Yalmikia Edmonds, the powerhouse behind Levònyé Professionals.
From Restoration to Revelation
As a certified Hair Loss Practitioner, Yalmikia has built a thriving brand on the belief that hair is more than vanity—its identity, strength, and healing. Through Levònyé Professionals, she helps women and girls facing hair loss reclaim not just their edges, but their confidence.
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Yet what truly sets her apart isn’t just her growing list of certifications or expert techniques—it’s her heart.
“Hair loss isn’t just a physical issue—it’s emotional, psychological, and deeply personal,” says Yalmikia. “So when women sit in my chair, I don’t just restore their hair. I help restore their hope.”
The Weight Behind the Chair
Yalmikia knows firsthand the emotional labor stylists carry. “We’re therapists in disguise,” she laughs. “We hear about breakups, illnesses, career stress—sometimes more than their actual therapist might hear. But where do we unload?”
That’s why mental health for hairstylists is more than a passion for her—it’s a priority. She openly speaks about her own journey, carving out time for self-care, prayer, journaling, and mentorship to keep her own cup full.
Beauty + Balance = Power
As a motivational speaker and educator, Yalmikia’s mission extends beyond the salon. She trains upcoming stylists on how to manage client emotions without absorbing them, and how to build a business that prioritizes both success and sanity.
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The Future of Hair is Holistic
Yalmikia believes that the future of hair care is holistic—where conversations about scalp treatments sit right alongside conversations about self-worth. And with leaders like her at the forefront, the industry is being redefined one hairline and heart at a time.
So this May 27th, let’s celebrate the stylists who help us shine—and remind them that their light matters too.
Follow Yalmikia Edmonds
Instagram: @levonyeprofessionals