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The urge feels harmless at first: a tiny bump on the scalp, a rough edge on the skin, a moment of boredom. Then comes the pull or the pick, the trance-like focus, the fleeting relief—and the shame that follows. We invited certified clinical hypnotherapist and hair loss specialist Keisha Reynolds to help us unpack body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania and dermatillomania, and to share a roadmap that actually works.

Keisha explains how BFRBs differ from OCD: they’re deeply sensory and tied to the brain’s reward system, which means “just stop” doesn’t work. She walks us through proven supports including cognitive behavioral therapy, habit reversal training, stimulus control, and compassion practices. Then she opens her toolkit: personalized hypnotherapy scripts recorded for nightly listening, anchoring techniques that redirect urges in real time, and small environment shifts that prevent autopilot behaviors. We also explore the role of alpha and theta brain states in making suggestions stick, plus how faith-based language can strengthen commitment for those who want it.

As a certified hair loss specialist, Keisha connects the emotional and physical sides of recovery, explaining follicle health, growth phases, and realistic paths to regrowth after pulling. Her coaching background comes alive in a standout story: a client isolated in a toxic relationship rebuilds confidence, earns a promotion, reconnects with community, and sees the urge to pull lose its grip. The throughline is hope grounded in practical steps—tools you can use today, whether you’re navigating BFRBs yourself or supporting someone you love.

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