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The Hair Loss Clinic W/ Eva Proudman Eva Proudman FIT has over 20 years in the hair loss industry and now has a very busy schedule, with clinics in Harley Street, Warwickshire, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire & Hampshire where she sees over 250 patients a month! On top of this she works in product development, mentorship and consultancy. After being involved in a car accident at 32, she medically retired and had to have her spine fused so she couldn't work. She ended up being invited to a networking group, where she met a hair extension company owner, which got her into the field of education & hair loss. She ended up buying out the company and developing the hair in recovery programme. She then had bariatric surgery for diabetes, which led to her losing over 50% of her hair. This propelled her to develop her own award winning supplements, gaining data from over 700 patients, where she has seen good results. She was also involved in the making of the TV series 'The Hair Loss Clinic', and has influenced many people to the point that they have now signed up to the Institute of Trichology themselves to study! Connect with Eva: Instagram Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

What are JAK inhibitors & how can they be used to treat Alopecia Areata? Dr Jemma Boyle has has alopecia since she was 10 years old, which began as small bald patches which she says could be easily hidden. By her late teens, it began to get worse & more obvious. At the age of 30, she first lost all of her hair. This then grew back, then she lost it again. She is a Doctor who specialises in breast surgery & cancer research, who has been using JAK inhibitors to treat her own condition. Dr Boyle shares how losing her hair caused her to stop & put more time into looking after herself better; she began running, journaling, eating better and even stopped drinking alcohol for a year. She is one of only 10% of those with alopecia areata who has experienced spontaneous regrowth after losing all their hair. The JAK inhibitor Ritlecitinib has recently been approved on the NHS, and Jemma describes how it works, and how it can be used to treat hair loss. Connect with Dr Boyle: Instagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

The facts about scalp cooling Claire Paxman, the brand ambassador & Director of global education for Paxman scalp cooling, the global leader in scalp cooling. Claire shares how it was her Mum having breast cancer in the 90's that first made her aware of scalp cooling, when she tried the cold cap. Her Mum went on to lose her battle with cancer at just 44. She was 14 when she had to shave all her Mum's hair off, which was a devastating experience for her. Her Grandfather invented the first ice bank cooler for beer, and they began to use their knowledge of cooling systems to develop a better scalp cooling system which is a medical device. Vasoconstriction can have a great effect on how much hair is lost during chemotherapy treatment, and also how fast it will grow back. Claire shares how knowledge & education around the use of the cold cap is vital, and is working hard to ensure that the correct information is given and available to hospitals and patients. Connect with Claire: Instagram Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

How mindset can help you through hairloss Sonia Magnier has been in the hair industry since she was 15, became a Mum at 18 and opened her salon at 22, which she had for 20 years! By the age of 24, she had 2 kids and 15 staff to manage. She felt the salon was consuming her life, she was overwhelmed & had no tools to manage her stress. Sonia found a life coach & began looking at holistic ways to help her manage her life and work. This led her to want to help other salon owners with their mindset & to deal with their limiting beliefs. We discuss how you can start to work to create small changes and build on them, and the huge impact & influence you can have on your team. Using mindfulness, affirmations & focusing on the positives and what you are proud of can help you to set boundaries, dela with stress and create the life you want. Connect with Sonia: Instagram Website Atomic Habits Book Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Hair testing ~ How to really get to know your hair Dr Jonathan Palmer has a PHD from Imperial College and works in Biotechnology. He has worked for cancer research and blood testing, and has now founded Hair Knowhow. Dr Palmer describes himself as an experimentalist, who has been passionate about science since he got his first telescope at 7 years old. He uses tests designed for product development, producing results for people who want to know about their hair health. These hair tests produce impartial, data led diagnoses, which Jonathan describes as a branch of personal medicine. Hair knowhow can test the hair in depth biochemically, inside & out. They can measure protein loss, porosity, lustre and the extent of physical or chemical damage. Their aim is to help people be able to make choices on products & practices that can better look after their hair. They can work with trichologists to enable them to provide a fully comprehensive hair analysis. Connect With Dr Palmer: Instagram Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Can breathwork help improve hair health? Sandra Withers is a body balance breath coach. At the age of 50 she decided to leave the corporate world and her position as Company Director which made her feel unfulfilled. COVID gave her time to stop and reflect on her life. She began to explore subconscious transformation & became a coach, working with limiting beliefs and promote health & wellbeing. Reiki & breathwork helped her to work with clients to clear energy blocks. We look at breathwork, how it works and what the benefits are, including how it may help someone experiencing a traumatic situation like hair loss. Guided sessions can have emotional & physiological benefits, improving physical & mental health, reducing anxiety & stress levels and a way to detoxify the body. Connect with Sandra: Instagram Facebook Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

How to Cut it ~ The Network for Hair Professionals W/ Dom Lehane Dom Lehane has been in the hairdressing industry for 37 years. He is a 4th generation hairdresser from Northamptonshire, who now spends most of his time podcasting and building a community. Dom began his career working at Trevor Sorbie in London, and has been surrounded by hairdressers his whole life, including his wife! He has always been passionate about fostering connections, and has created a brand new network called The Platform, a virtual networking space where those with a shared purpose can share reliable information and connect with knowledgeable professionals. Dom tells all about his exciting new space which you can explore. Connect with Dom: Instagram Website Platform Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Can we reverse going grey? Interesting cases from New York Penny James is the only board certified Trichologist in New York City. She has been a hairstylist for years, and, after experiencing hair loss herself studied trichology. Now she combines Beauty and Science within her atelier. She finds awareness a struggle, as not enough people know what a trichologist is, and she wants it to become more well known, as long as campaigning for regulation within the industry. Penny has seen some very unusual cases, which she shares with us today. She presented these at the World Trichology Conference in London, which she says was the highlight of her career! We look at the possibility of temporary greying, and how it may be triggered by a stressful event. Hair pigmentation could be used to show past life events by being monitored and measured. Penny describes how the pineal gland can be a variable in hair growth and colour, and that mitochondria can lay dormant and then restart. Connect with Penny: Instagram About Penny Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Hair loss provision on the NHS Dr Archana Rao is a dermatologist with an interest in perimenopause, menopause and hair and skin disorders. She trained in India and retrained in the UK, specialising in biological treatments. She runs a trichology clinic within Kingston Hospital, where she has worked hard to establish that hair loss is a medical need, not just a cosmetic one. She now has a waiting list of around 18 months, proving that there is a huge demand for her expertise. Dr Rao has presented at the World Trichology conference in London, and regularly lectures GP's, sharing with them education around trichology and the importance of treating hair loss as a significant concern. Connect with Dr Rao: Instagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

From experiencing alopecia to opening a leading online trichology clinic Claire suffered from alopecia areata at 27, which she puts down to stress. She lost over 90% of her hair in a matter of weeks. She describes the feeling of shame she felt, which led her to develop an alcohol addiction. She has now recovered, but this condition led her to study trichology and spurred her on to opening her own clinic. Due to COVID, she began seeing patients online, and this became so popular that she now has a team of scalp experts working with her and can consult with upto 40 patients a week! Trua now has over 53,000 followers on Instagram where she regularly shares tips & tricks, and debunks old myths around hair loss. Connect with Claire: Instagram Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Alopecia Areata Incognita, Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex & Pili Torti Lottie lives in West Yorkshire. She has a rare skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa simplex, which she has had since childhood, which had a big impact on her life. Then just as that started to improve, at the age of 14 she developed alopecia areata incognita. She also has pili torti. She began working in the hair loss industry when she was asked to take over Verve hair loss salon in 2020, where she used to be a client. The owner wanted to choose someone to hand the business over to who had experience of hair loss and also an interest in business. She now runs the salon with her mum. Lottie is also now studying with the institute of Trichology, where she is enjoying learning more about her conditions within her course. We discuss her conditions, what they are and how they impact her day to day life, how she has dealt with her alopecia and the strategies she has employed such as psychotherapy. She also shares her decision to change from a fitted hair system to wearing wigs, to give her more choice and freedom, and how her Instagram account has helped her come to terms with being hair free. Connect with Lottie: Instagram Verve hair loss Instagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Upholding professional standards in the industry ~ The future of Trichology Neil Harvey is the Chairman of the Institute of Trichologists. He has a background in hairdressing, hair replacement services, products and education, which eventually led to him training in trichology. His aim is to create a better future for Trichologists, patients, and the Institute. He was spurred on to take the position as chair because of the faith that his peers had in him to put him forward for the role. Neil has made many changes within the last few years, and the Institute is now part of the Professional Standards Authority, and the Institute has moved location to Harley Street. We discuss the changes that have been made, along with some other interesting aspects of the industry including becoming an expert witness and what this entails, along with being involved in product formulation and substantiating any claims they make. Connect with Neil: Instagram Website Institute of Trichologists Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Persistent Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia Jo had chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 2017, following breast cancer. She has had a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy, which plunged her into medically induced menopause. She also lost her hair due to the treatment. She had been advised that this would probably happen, but was given the impression that it would grow back. She was not really given any information or advice regarding the cold cap, and after treatment, her hair didn't really start to grow back. Jo sought help from her doctors, dermatologist and even a trichologist. She tried minoxidil, which yielded no results, and eventually was advised that her hair follicles seemed damaged, and after seven years, her hair has never fully grown back. It wasn't until she spoke to a scalp cooling expert that she heard the term Persistent Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia, and found out how common it is. Jo set up her instagram account 'Titless Wonder' to help to spread awareness around breast cancer, the options available, and the reality of the possible side effects of treatment, such as PCIA. She is determined to ensure that people know all the information to be able to make a fully informed decision on their treatment plan. Connect with Jo: Instagram Preloved Reloved Scalp cooling Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Why your mindset is so important Belinda Hillman says she is very aware of what it is like to feel 'less than', describing herself as a bit of a lost teen who was living in a bedsit at the age of just 16. The hairdressing industry helped her to turn her life around, going from a council estate to working on a cruise ship and travelling the world. She then went on to own a salon, but felt that she needed more help with her own mental health so as not to feel isolated. She then created the brand Belinda Mindset, where she encourages people to focus on what they are good at. She provides education through her HABIA accredited mindset course, sharing that she likes to leave a lasting impression on her learners and add value by paying attention to the small details. Her aim is to inspire people, even if it is just for one moment in time. She has created six different packs of cards to provide guidance for motivation and mindset. Belinda is currently a part of the VTCT collective tour, and is also offering education for Wella professionals. Connect with Belinda; Instagram Website Facebook Free resources Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Why consistent habits and the right advice are paramount to regaining healthy hair. Karis is 35 and lives in Kent. She began experiencing issues with her hair three years ago, when she had noticeable shedding which led to visible thinning. She describes her life at the time as very stressful and difficult, a relationship breaking down and facing many challenges led to her not taking care of herself as well as she could have. She began to notice a large amount of hair in her brush and in the shower. She investigated all the possible causes of her hair loss including traction alopecia and chemical/ heat damage. Karis stresses the importance of using good quality products, and recognises their value. She believes that consistency is key when it comes to hair health. Her hair was her crown, and losing that has had an impact on her confidence. She says 'you can't put a price on the right advice' as we talk about being able to access and interpret information such as blood tests to accurately determine any deficiencies she has. Sharing this information with Karis meant we could look at the many different supplements she had bought, versus what she actually needed to make a difference. We look at everything she had put in place to restore her hair to its former glory. Connect with Karis: Instagram Phillip Kingsley Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Integrating wigs & hair systems into your Salon business ~ could it work for you? Aileen Maher is in Kildare, Ireland. She is a hairdresser who has had salons for over 25 years. She became an educator, working for brands such as Joico & Alfaparf. After a client got cancer & needed help, she began to take an interest in hair loss & hair systems. She now helps clients with all kinds of alopecia including thinning hair, Genetic alopecia, cicatricia & frontal fibrosing alopecia and medially induced hair loss. Aileen discusses the new funding that may be available for clients for them to be able to pay for their wig. Aileen & Bridgeen King are hosting a roadshow around the UK sharing their knowledge and expertise to help salons add to their services and increase their revenue. Connect with Aileen: Instagram Facebook Website Podcast Bridgeen King Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

How to look after your hair & scalp in winter Jill Lee, a hairstylist of 25 years, qualified as a trichologist with USTI over a year ago. Trichologists are not very commonly known in America, and she loves being able to help her clients on a deeper level. Jill tells all on how winter can have an impact on the hair & scalp - what does it need? We discuss how you might want to change or add to your product range to help to give moisture and nourish the hair. Is winter shedding real or a myth? We also look at the different scalp conditions, such as seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff and dry scalp- how do we tell the difference? Jill states that scaly conditions not properly looked after can become breeding grounds for fungus and yeast, and the practices that can make these worse. We look at cleansing and exfoliating the scalp as well as the face and skin. What do you need to add or include in your hair & scalp care regimen to get the best from your hair this season? Connect with Jill: Instagram Website Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

The future of Afro hair & textured hair education Jacqui Mcintosh is the European director of education for Avlon Europe and a specialist in texture management. She is an educator, mentor, coach & trichologist. When training, she made it her aim to focus on every aspect of hairdressing to gain a huge amount of knowledge, and has kept learning & growing throughout her career. During her time working for global brands as a consultant and educator she became a platform artist and travelled all over the world. She had the opportunity to work in Texas, where she gained knowledge & skills in Afro textured hair. Jacqui loves the way that hairdressing can lead to so many career pathways & elevate & evolve to have multiple roles at the same time. Avlon has now collaborated with the Fellowship of British Hairdressing & Denman to produce education on textured hair, and they have lots to offer this year when it comes to education. Connect with Jacqui: Instagram AvlonUk Website Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

David Barreto began to notice is hair thinning at the age of just 20, and by the time he was 22, this had began to be quite noticeable. He tried various treatments, but did not see any markable improvement. This led him to look into genetic hair loss, where he found that there has been a lot of research done that hadn't been put into use in commercial products. He wanted to bridge the gap between science and commercial products. He wanted to create products that used natural solutions, adding compounds found in nature, rather than chemicals or synthetic drugs to treat hair loss, as he found that compliance can be an issue with some medical alternatives, along with the health warnings and side effects putting people off or making them a non- viable option. He then began to create System K11, a science-led company, of which he is co-founder. Looking at the driving forces behind genetic hair loss, he found studies that showed a correlation to the rate of hair loss and diet, researching into sugary drinks and type 2 diabetes as examples of how a dysregulated metabolism can have an effect on the mitochondrial rate of respiration which limits the amount of energy the hair follicles gain from the glycogen stores around the hair follicles. Connect with David: Instagram Website Study to show association with sugary drinks & hair loss Study to show association with diabetes & hair loss Studies published by K11: Focus: Hair follicle glucose metabolism in androgenetic alopecia. Title: The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’ Journal: Trends in Food Science & Technology (An official journal of the European Federation of Food Science and Technology) Impact Factor: 15.3 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924224421004362 Focus: AGA and 8 aggravating drivers, including glucose metabolism but also DHT, nutrition, prostraglandins etc Title: An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing ‘the Big Eight Strikes’ Journal: Cosmetics Impact factor: 3.3 https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/4/106 Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Time for another season break! I really hope you enjoyed all the guests for season 6. We will be back in a few weeks with tons more great guests! Support the Show. Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitter Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!