See a younger Martha Kay before her new hair transformation

According to The Joint Chiropractic, our hair can have a deep connection to our emotional wellness. On the other hand, hair can have a significant impact on our physical wellness.

One study found that 90 per cent of the bacteria for food poisoning remained in hair an hour after exposure. Any hair touching can transfer pathogens to the body. Some bacteria and pollutants, such as cigarette smoke, can also smell especially if long hair isn't washed frequently and also lead to sneezing, coughing, and a smelly mess in no time.

See a young Martha Kay before her new haircut/Courtesy/K'la Chic/Pinterest Pulse

Due to this emotional connection, cutting one's hair, especially when going through a tough time, can provide a sense of control and emotional release, and help redefine or reinforce one's identity.

This is something that resonated with the 28-year-old photographer.

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"They say your hair carries Trauma over the years and so if ever you feel like chopping your hair off during healing, do it! Your body needs it. Your mind deserves it. I've wanted to cut my hair since I fell sick but I've just been so afraid of what I'd look like. Last week, I finally got the courage so I grabbed those scissors and went for it," part of her caption reads.

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An emotional Kay is seen snipping away at her locks and powering through saying, "I feel so free. So alive. So light. It is the beginning of a new era! This is your sign to do whatever it is you need to truly heal from that pain. Kisses 💋 #TheBigChop #Haircut," she wrote.

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"Leaving a salon with a fresh cut always gives an oxytocin mood boost since, similar to a massage or chiropractic session, it is a practice in self-care," says Chris Brown, The Joint Chiropractic.