Sneh Koticha
05-Feb-2026
The concept of beauty is moving beyond cosmetics and we are returning to the basics
Inputs by: Sneh Koticha, Director, Jean Claude Biguine Salons & Spa
The global life expectancy is reported by WHO to have risen from 67 years in 2000 to 73 years in 2019 and to 78 years by 2050. India specifically is reported to have a life expectancy of over 81 years after childhood. As we live longer, “beautiful” lives, the concept of beauty has been altered from cosmetic to fundamental.
Beauty, a Reflection of Wellness
Traditionally, beauty is only defined by visible markers like well-styled hair or only wrinkle-free skin. Today, the transformation in the perception embraces beauty in its natural state but judges on the condition of the hair and skin in their natural state. Beauty is moving inwards, where the root cause of beauty is treated, and that reflects as healthy hair and clear, radiant skin. No longer a luxury, wellness is a necessity.
As we move into an era of wellness, we turn to our roots to understand the natural healing process and combine it with modern science to ensure it is effective and easily fits into our lifestyles today.
Hair Health Begins in the Feet
Stress is one of the most underestimated contributors to beauty concerns, especially hair fall and hair thinning. Prolonged stress elevates cortisol levels, disrupting the natural hair cycle, weakening follicles and compromising scalp health. When the body remains in a constant state of stress, even the most advanced treatments struggle to deliver lasting results.
Traditional Ayurveda considers feet as one of the most important parts of the body relative to healing. There are 7000 nerve endings in our feet, which sensitise the brain to go from “fight or flight” to “relax and digest” mode. The scientific method of activating these nerve cells in the feet is called “reflexology”. Often a complementary therapy, reflexology is a therapy that releases endorphins, which act as natural painkillers and stress relievers, resulting in reduced anxiety, improved sleep and, in some cases, even lower blood pressure. As the nervous system calms and the blood circulation improves, it allows oxygen and nutrients to reach the scalp. When internal rhythms are balanced, external results naturally follow.
Longer Lives, Larger Hair Problems
With stress at play, women report more hair loss than men at every age. NIH (National Institute of Health) stated that 40% of women worldwide are affected by female pattern hair loss by the age of 50. Half of them are affected by early menopause-related factors, such as lower oestrogen and higher androgens, which shrink hair follicles. Combating stress, while important, is not enough. A 360-degree approach to wellness is necessary – tackling the root but enabling the body with the right nutrition, supplements and the right trichology treatments to heal, care and protect beauty inside and out.
The Salon Morphosis
Reflexology has traditionally belonged to the therapeutic and spa environments, while trichology belonged to the doctors and their clinicians. When put together, reflexology transforms a hair appointment into a deeply restorative experience. It prepares the body to receive treatments more effectively while offering stress relief, which modern lifestyles demand.
Rooted in age-old healing traditions, reflexology responds to modern challenges. In a world overloaded with products and quick solutions, touch-based therapies offer essential pause, balance and mindful care. It fits seamlessly into the philosophy of working at the root, reframing hair fall as part of a larger wellbeing conversation rather than a standalone issue.
As beauty witnesses a shift from corrective to preventive care, salons have evolved from grooming destinations into wellness sanctuaries.
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