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The challenges of wearing wigs when you have sensory issues Meg has autism & ADHD. She is a hairstylist and makes wigs in all colours. She used to have long hair, but after shaving it off in 2018 to support a friend who was having chemotherapy treatment, she found she loved short! It made her realise that having long hair had been very uncomfortable for her, and triggered her sensory issues. She loved the freedom of having short hair but being able to wear wigs and still enjoy long hair. Meg creates amazing rainbow wigs, but also has an extensive knowledge of what makes a wig more comfortable for someone who may be on the spectrum and have sensory issues. She has done a lot of research & trial & error into what works and what doesn't. We discuss the density, fittings, materials, including where the hair is sourced from, and how it is made. Meg has a mission to make wig making more popular and normalised, as well as making the hair space more welcoming for neurodivergent stylists & clients. Connect with Meg: Instagram Website Tiktok 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 the options for Female Pattern Hair loss? Dr Mary Alice Mina, a board certified dermatologist from Atlanta, Georgia, shares her knowledge on what female pattern hair loss is, how oestrogen can play a role in this condition and what are the treatment options. Dr Mina was very artistic at school, and loved to dance, but when she became injured her career took a different path, and she began to take an interest in dermatology & skincare. She describes how analysing skin conditions can even help to identify other health issues early on. We discuss different things that may be used to treat or help manage genetic hair loss. Connect with Dr Mina: Facebook Instagram Youtube Podcast 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 is the scalp microbiome and why is it important? Dr Andrea Echeverry is a microbiologist & immunologist who studies the impact of modern living conditions on the scalp microbiome. She also offers SMP and specialises in camouflaging hair transplant scars. She works with transplant surgeons & dermatologists to promote the importance of the scalp microbiome. We discuss what a microbiome is, and why do we need it! We look at why microbes can be important, and how conditions like dandruff are a form of biofilm in dysbiosis, and how microbes can also be found inside the dermal papilla & hair follicles. Dr Andrea also shares how hair transplants affect the natural microbiome, and what products mean when they advertise themselves as 'microbiome friendly'. Connect with Dr Echeverry: Webinar Youtube Website Instagram Trichology association 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!

Integrating Eastern & Western medicine to support healthy hair & scalp Dr Tom Ingegno is a licensed acupuncturist with 23 years experience of integrative medicine. He offers an approach that extends beyond traditional treatments, incorporating East Asian medicine to help reduce stress and support overall health. Tom shares how he works preventatively to help work towards a state of 'life enhancing' health, and how Chinese medicine can be used in the treatment of alopecia and hair & scalp health. We discuss how treatments often have unexpected benefits, and how looking after yourself can lead to a vibrant state of health. Connect with Dr Ingegno: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn X Youtube The cupping 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!

Supporting hair growth through chemical burns, scarring alopecia and menopause. Angela Fields is from Florida. She first experienced issues with her hair when she suffered from chemical burns, following the use of relaxer to straighten her hair. She then began to experience thinning in perimenopause, and discovered that she had a deficiency in Vitamin D. After these issues were resolved, she then developed a scarring condition, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, known as CCCA, and has had to undergo scalp injections and biopsies to help to identify and treat this . Hair health at this point became extremely important to Angela, but, as she has an allergy to fragrances, she found that she was unable to use 96- 98% of haircare on the market that contains fragrance. She decided to make something for herself in her kitchen, but after being laid off from her job in the corporate world she was pushed to take the product range to market. She now works to help & support those with hair health concerns, particularly leading up to the menopause, and has created a supportive community where she offers education and advice. Connect with Angela: Virtual Course - Ageless Tresses: Navigating Hair Health Through Menopause And Beyond Curl Quiz LinkedIn Instagram Tiktok Pinterest Private Facebook group Dermatologist search 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!

She is losing it ~ A 20 year journey with alopecia Natalie is 39, and has had alopecia for 20 years. She has travelled a lot throughout her life, including Sydney & Singapore. She now lives in Amsterdam. She loves sport and fitness, is a qualified yoga instructor & believes that movement is a huge part of maintaining her health & working on her mindset. She likes to take time to self reflect and care for her mental health. Natalie first saw a dermatologist in Australia at 19 years old, but didnt really get any help or solutions. In January 2024 she experienced total hair loss for the first time, moving from alopecia areata to alopecia universalis. She describes this time as feeling almost like she was being 'rubbed out'. Natalie shares her story, including steriod injections, wearing wigs, and navigating difficult conversations with friends and family. Connect with Natalie: Instagram Alopecia UK 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!

That's a wrap for another season! Thanks so much for listening, we'll be taking a sort break and will be back soon with plenty more guests and real life stories. Please take the time to rate and follow the podcast, and, if you get time, leave a review. This all helps the podcast to grow and become more visible to those who might need it. Back soon for season eight! 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 happens when Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia goes undiagnosed Lesley Rutter lives in Newcastle, around 10 years ago, at the age of 40, she began to notice severe hair shedding. The front of her hair began to be itchy, her hair follicles became raised & inflamed, and her hairline began to recede away. She went to the doctor, and he told her it was just stress related,, and it would go away on its own. She returned to various doctors over a period of six years, where she was repeatedly sent away and told that it was just because of stress. She was left undiagnosed, not knowing where to turn or what she could do to treat her condition. She had bouts of severe shedding, including loss of eyebrows and lashes, which means her eyes are constantly itchy. Eventually, a nurse noticed that her confidence was being severely affected, and that this was having an impact on her life, and encouraged her to advocate for herself and demand to be referred for treatment. This led to her being sent to a dermatologist, who finally diagnosed her with FFA. By this time, however, she had lost around two inches of her hairline, and was shocked to discover that this would not be reversible. She now has a treatment plan, and has made connections with others, who can understand what she is going through, which she says has made a huge difference. Brain aneurism UK 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 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 Tricoextra 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!