What does the cryptic crossword clue "Stopped losing head and relaxed (5)" mean?

The definition is "relaxed". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EASED (synonym of "Stopped losing head and"); definition: "relaxed" The answer is EASED.

Stopped losing head and relaxed (5)

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