India, Oct. 13 -- Hair washing at the salon is one of the most recommended steps before a haircut. It provides a thorough cleanse, removes dirt and makes it easier for the stylist to shape your hair accurately. In hindsight, barring the utility, it's also very relaxing.

But a study identified a type of stroke that hair washing at a salon can trigger. The study published in May 2025 in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine called it Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome (BPSS.)

Often, hairwashing at a salon involves tilting the neck backwards onto the basin for long intervals. The researchers called this neck hyperextension. This awkward posture itself is the culprit. The study revealed that it can compress or even tear the vertebral arteri...