Ayrshire student offers free hair treatments for people struggling with mental health
Hayley Burton was inspired after her own battle with depression.
An Ayrshire student has decided to offer free hair treatments to anyone struggling with self-care through mental illness.
Hayley Burton felt the need to act after seeing a post online of a woman whose hair had become extremely matted and damaged.
The student says her own hair suffered as a result of her battle with depression.
Hayley says, "Seeing this post stuck with me for the longest time. It really hit home with me from when I struggled and was very depressed.
"It wasn't until I had went through being in that very dark place that I realised people don't want to be like that or look that way. It's just that self-care doesn't even cross your mind.
"You're too busy being overwhelmed by these scary and very draining thoughts. Being tired also plays such a big part in not looking after yourself.
"Before I went to college, I was in bed 24/7 but have found it has definitely helped me alot."