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Miniaturisation of the hair follicles ~ Can this be reversed? Sergio Cardona is a second generation Trichologist, following in the footsteps of his Father, who he worked alongside as well as being his mentor.We discuss hair miniaturisation, how it happens, how to recognise it, and whether the process is reversible, along with the differences between telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia.Sergio shares how hair shedding can have an effect on the hair follicle, and the exact point that the h...

Alopecia Areata, Hypothyroidism, autoimmune conditions & hair loss Holly Pini is a busy working mother, who works at a school with children with autism. She suffers from two autoimmune conditions, Alopecia areata & hypothyroidism. Her Mum has also had alopecia areata since she was 13, she wore wigs her whole life. She also has hypothyroidism. During her GCSE's she was exhausted, and began to question if she had an issue. Eventually she found out she had hypothyroidism & has ...

How could a wig consultant help you? Katie Dear is a wig consultant offering products, help & advice for those experiencing hair loss.She has a long background in wigs, Theatre and T.V. She wanted something more flexible to work around her family, and now she helps people facing chemotherapy treatment & alopecia, and those with fine & thinning hair.We discuss the importance of caring for people at a time in their life where they may be suffering with mental health issues. Katie al...

Hair Aid ~ How Charity work can have a long lasting impact Louise Turner is a Hair Professional, Salon owner & Educator from Lincoln. She has been in the industry for 36 years.She aims to inspire the future generation of hairdressers, and hopes to help to raise the standards within the industry.She recently took a trip to Bali to carry out some volunteer work for Hair Aid Charity, educating the underprivileged people who live in the rubbish dump, and those serving time in the worst ...

Ozempic, bariatric surgery & hair loss Dr Ademir JR has a clinic & academy in Brazil, where he educated the future generation of trichologists. He began his medical training at 17 & works with his brother in endocrinology & dermatology. His own journey with hair loss began at just 15 years old. in 1998 he was involved in a study of Finasteride. He has also studied hair loss in PCOS & bariatric surgery.In 2007 he certified with the IAT & began to understand the psycho-e...

Is there inequality when it come to treating hairloss? Dr Rex is from Arizona. He grew up in Nigeria and returned to the US at 18, where he studied medicine in New York. After learning that it was rare to find an African American dermatologist, he decided to specialise in this area. We discuss how important it is to have representation within medicine, and how all practitioners should have a cultural understanding and empathy for their patients' backgrounds, traditions & beliefs. It was a...

Combining medical science and herbal remedies to create safer products Dr Ellana Stinson is from Boston, Massachusetts. She is an award winning ER physician, and has battled health issues which has led to hair loss and poor hair condition.Dr Ellana shares that after her issues with her health, having thyroid cancer and surgery, medication and dealing with fertility issues, she found that she began to develop a greater awareness of the ingredients in the products she was using.Many products on...

How important is nutrition when it comes to hair health? Charlotte Lucas was a Pharmacist with the NHS for 25 years, and she became a little disillusioned with the general lack of preventative action in medicine. She has now completed a master's in nutrition.She believes that many chronic health conditions could be managed and treated in a better way, and our body is an ecosystem. Charlotte shares that nutrition plays a huge part in relation to health, and having experienced hair loss t...

It's not just about the hair! Dr Pornima Mhatray has been a medical Doctor for over 30 years, and specialises in hair & skin treatments as she believes that hair or skin problems are a mirror of your overall health, and could be a sign of many possible concerns in the body.We discuss taking a holistic approach to hair health, looking at many contributing factors, such as diet, stress & cortisol levels, hormones and fitness levels. She recommends nutrition, counselling, even meditation...

Hair transplantation ~ Navigating the industry from a patient's perspective Spencer Stevenson is an advocate who approaches hair transplantation from the unique perspective of a patient, having had multiple hair transplant surgeries himself.Through his own mistakes he has learned a great deal, and works hard to help prevent others from being conned or suffering from unethical practices. He knows first hand that the hair transplant industry is not always ethical, and it is important to carry o...

Becoming a leader in the hairdressing industry Rae Palmer began her career in the hairdressing industry in the late 80's, and she has seen a lot of changes in this time.She has developed her own brand-neutral CPD education programme for hair professionals who want to grow & develop their business and their performance.She believes we should focus on knowledge before technique, taking the time to learnt the science behind the services we offer as well as the image we portray on social medi...

Taking a holistic approach to hair Emily Wiens has been in the hair industry for over 15 years, and over this time she has also become a functional movement specialist & yoga teacher.As her career has progressed, she has grown to take a more health- centred view on hair, starting with her own health & working practices, and expanding into creating her studio, the Holistic Hair Hive. She now recommends products with more natural ingredients, and we discuss how some product companies ha...

Understanding CCCA & restoring hair after cancer treatment Lorna Jones IAT has been a trichologist since 2018, with clinics in Central & South East London. She has written two books on trichology & hair, supported by her experience and a degree in Biology!She beleives that to understand how you lose hair, you have ot understand how it grows.We discuss CCCA, what it is, how to recognise it and options to help treat this condition, as well as other scarring alopecias.Lorna also shar...

Is scalp health important or just the latest trend? Karley Weir is a trichologist in Buckinghamshire who has been in the hair industry for 25 years. She has worked in many different avenues of hair, including cruise ships, TV, working abroad, managing salons, working in education and now she focuses on hair & scalp health.As her career progressed, she wanted to understand more about the products she was using and their ingredients, and she began studying trichology ten years ago, wh...

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.Me...

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 conditio...

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 dandruf...

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 hai...

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 ha...

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 a...

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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 ...

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 netw...

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 conditio...

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 ic...

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 ...

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 ...

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 brea...

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 Platf...

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 unus...

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...

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 ha...

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 c...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 o...

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 trave...

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 ...

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How colitis related hair loss led to a career in wigs Hediye Garcia has a background in hair, and was on the path to studying to be an educator when she began to experience hair loss.She was simultaneously suffering from Alopecia Areata and Telogen Effluvium, which she originally put down to stress, but further investigation showed deficiencies in folic acid and iron.Hediye was puzzled as to how she could have become anaemic when she follows a very healthy Mediterranean style diet, and ...

How can blood tests be used in hair loss diagnosis? Tolu Blooms, the fine hair coach is a trichologist and has a salon in Lagos, Nigeria, where she takes a holistic approach to hair.She explains how 'protective' hairstyles that may be popular can be detrimental to hair health and shares her philosophy that hairstyles should never be painful! Tolu invited a Trichologist into her salon to train her staff, and this was what sparked her curiosity to study the science of the hair & scalp...

Would you employ an ex offender? ~ How hairdressing changes lives Diane, a Hairdresser & Lecturer, works in HMP SEND in Guildford.She delivers the Hairdressing NVQ levels 1-3 in partnership with Milton Keynes College. After training to become an educator so that she could give something back to the industry, she now has an extremely rewarding job role where she can literally help to change someone's future.We look at how the programme is so valuable within the prison, and how engaged...

Building a strategy to thrive in your business ~ not just survive Maddi Cook is 34, and after being a hairdresser for 12 years, and after suffering from sciatica, having back surgery gave her an opportunity to change the focus of her career to helping others in the industry with her brand Boss your Salon.She shares her knowledge on how we can protect ourselves for the future, and how to put measures in place in case something goes wrong.Maddi gives her insight into the importance of hav...

Can menopause cause hair loss? Tina Edwin, is married 51 year old Mum of two, lives in Kent. She is a marketing manager for Capital Space, with 9 Business Centres across Kent, Essex, Croydon & Milton Keynes.She shares her story of how after symptoms of perimenopause began at age 44, she began to experience problems with her hair.She first noticed a small bald spot on her crown that her husband pointed out, and the hair loss began to get worse. She went to the GP who diagnosed her with Alo...

Making the move to study Trichology ~ a route to career advancement Helen Miller is 46, and has been in the hairdressing industry for 30 years. For the last 7 years she has been a mobile hairdresser.After taking a course with the Cancer haircare charity and learning how to take care of clients with cancer, this sparked her interest to gain more knowledge in order to better help her clients.Her lack of knowledge around the hair & scalp functions and conditions has motivated her to begin st...

Scalp Micropigmentation on long hair ~ When you want to add density Nadia Dodds is a permanent make up artist who, even though she describes herself as having a good head of hair, since having children and getting more white hairs, her front hairline has thinned out, which makes it appear like she is receding. Since her boyfriend trained in scalp micropigmentation, he suggested to add some colour to give the appearance of density, and she is very glad she did!We discuss how it works, the opti...

Salon Suites ~ A new way of working Celebrity Stylist John Gillespie, who has over 38 years in the industry and has styled stars including Beyonce & Kylie Minogue, describes his career as a fantastic journey.He has had roles in education, presenting shows for as many as 5,000 people, TV work, been involved with building products and brands and even created a new and innovative hairbrush!We look at how the accumulation of learning and experiences throughout his career have led him to...

The Latest Innovations in Hair Transplants ~ Everything you need to know Dr Alan Bauman has spent the last 25 years in the field of hair restoration, and has seen the industry improve exponentially over this time.He always had a love for surgery, and when he saw a hair transplant, he was shocked by how good it looked.Having now treated over 30,000 patients, and over 13,000 hair transplants, Dr Bauman shares the latest methods and techniques being introduced, what they are and how they a...

Why we need to start a chemical free revolution when it comes to Haircare Tymika Chambliss-Williams created her own organic, plant- based product range after being diagnosed with breast cancer.She began to look for chemical free products sourced from ethical, sustainable suppliers, as she began her journey to live a cleaner living lifestyle, and found no real options.We talk about why, as a consumer, it is our responsibility to try to create change in the hair & beauty product industry, a...

Living with psoriasis ~ how to become HEROES Brittane Thames, Atlanta based barber & social media manager, has been living with psoriasis since she was 13. She states that 7.5 million Americans live with the disease.She speaks about how she navigated this as a teenager, and that it was her hairstylist that recognised that she had a condition and referred her for help. The knowledge and expertise shown by her hairstylist, along with her sensitivity and compassion, has led to her being...

When should you consult a dermatologist for help?Dr Elle de Moll is a Connecticut- based dermatologist who is in support of the Global Healthy Living Foundation's non-profit campaign, the Health, Education + Reliable Outreach + Empathetic Support, which has been created by, with and for stylists, salons & barber shops to equip stylists to support their clients with skin & scalp conditions.Dr Elle discusses why it is a benefit to everyone for stylists and therapists to be able to help ...

Alopecia Love ~ spreading awareness through Instagram Jess Mullen is 27, and has Alopecia Universalis.She experienced rapid hair loss in 2012, when she was just 16 years old! Which led to the total loss of all body hair. She describes her alopecia as the worst thing that has ever happened to her.Jess shares how she had to do a lot of work to find a way to deal with it and learn to build her self esteem.She has found comfort by building a community with others with alopecia and uses her Instag...

What its like to be the only AIT Associate Trichologist in Bermuda Shapri Joell began her career as a hairstylist, but as she began to see a large number of clients with conditions she could not help with, which led her to develop an interest in trichology.She decided to relocate from her home in Bermuda to London for three years in order to study with the Institute of Trichology, to become the only Associate member practicing in Bermuda!She aims to educate & support hairdressers in her c...

How can you get exposure and attract potential clients Sarah Yorke opened her own salon at just 23 years old! 7 years later and the salon felt more like a prison than a blessing.She decided to move to Manchester to follow her heart, and found herself in the position of trying to find a new hairdresser herself.She also needed to build a new clientele and wanted to get her work seen by as many people as possible. Sarah knew that entering a random salon in her local area was a risk, and wanted t...

Healthy Hair from Within ~ How a Vitamin B12 deficiency can affect your hair. Fiona McNulty is a Trichologist.With 10 years in the Hairdressing industry, her career progressed and her role changed to educator.She began to notice that she was losing a lot of hair. She also started to experience muscle pain, weakness and tiredness.Tests revealed a deficiency in B12, with extremely low levels. She now has to have regular injections which she will have to continue for the rest of her life.Fiona o...

More hair naturally ~ rebalancing the microbiome of the scalp Mahryah Shain from More Hair Naturally has the philosophy that nature provides everything we need for a healthy body.We discuss the use of ingredients such as probiotics, which help rebalance the scalp's microbiome, amino acids, peptide complexes and anti-oxidants such as giner & copper to help fight against free radicals.We also look at the role of hyaluronic acid and stem cells in hair growth.Mahryah shares his knowledge on g...

Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia Chelcey Salinger is a third- generation Trichologist!After studying general medicine and applied science, she then studied with the International Association of Trichologists to follow in the footsteps of her Dad and Grandad. She had the pleasure of working alongside her Father before he retired.Chelcey shares her knowledge on a Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. This condition is common in Caucasian women, often after menopause...

Why I had to choose my hair over my acting career W/ Shalita Grant An actress since High School, Tony- nominated Shalita grant publicly quit a popular long standing Television show after suffering from traction alopecia, thinning hair and breakage in front of an audience of millions. Holywood's tendency to ignore the needs of actors with textured hair meant that Shalita faced daily hair practices and techniques that caused severe long term damage to her own hair. The producers did not underst...

How your business can build connections within the community and make a difference. Craig Henderson owns a barbershop in Bolton, where he aims to serve everyone in the community. He provides a service which is inclusive to those who are neurodiverse, have additional needs, are trans, queer, all genders and sexualities.He encourages other business owners to look at how they can build their business to be inclusive to everyone in their local community, and offers help and advice to make this ex...

What is it like to have Chronic Telogen Effluvium? Tom Holmes describes his hair loss journey as a rollercoaster.After having cervical fusion surgery, he was left unable to eat or drink whilst in recovery and quickly lost 30lbs. He then began to lose his hair rapidly.He shares his story with us, his recovery and then further bouts of extreme shedding. He has correlated these episodes to periods of sudden weight loss. Every time he loses hair he finds it just as painful as the first.He wa...

How you can create your own product range Karen Agnes created K2A skincare in 2016, with the aim to produce a range that contained bespoke ingredients that resonated with the brand, her values, and a holistic approach to beauty treatments.She looked at the whole holistic approach when it comes to using and buying products, and this range was made with selected ingredients, how they all work together and how they can enhance the whole customer experience.We discuss how to set up your own range...

Are you able to cater to the needs of your community? Stephanie La Flora shares her story of how she felt alienated by being turned away by every salon in her area, and how humiliating it felt.She decided there needed to be a change in the industry, and despite being pregnant, having just quit her job, and being in the middle of a lockdown due to a global pandemic, she decided to create the change she wanted to see and founded CrownHunt. Stephanie wishes to help salons be more inclusive...

It's the end of season 5!Thankyou to all the guests that have made this possible.Season six will be here shortly!I can't wait to bring you more! Support the showConnect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

Tackling Curly Hair with Confidence Starr Mason is the Field Education Leader for the Hair Cuttery family of brands and is a hair stylist with over 30 years in the industry.She began her career in school, after being inspired by Vidal Sassoon, and didn't realise at the time all the different avenues that would become available to her throughout her career.Starr believes that education is a never-ending journey and loves to re-ignite stylists' passion for hair.She has learned to love her textu...

Look Good Feel Better Kassi McFarlane is Hairstylist who specialises in styling hair for weddings & special occasions.She first heard about the Look good feel better charity 20 years ago, when she worked on cosmetic counters recommending products.The Charity is now approaching its 30th anniversary!Look good feel better supports those receiving cancer treatment to be able to be given advice and help on how to adapt to changes treatment may make to your hair, skin, body shape, (...

The benefits of an apprenticeship in the Hair Industry Sarah Abel from TNB skills training joins me to talk about the importance of apprenticeships within the Hairdressing industry and the benefits of the programmes.Sarah has been in the industry since she was 13! She returned to hair & beauty at 38, learned nails, and took over a business. She realised that there was a gap in the market for nail training apprenticeships.She has had to often defend the industry against the common misconce...

How hair loss made me a better Hairdresser Jessica Young has been in the Hair industry for 16 years, and thought that she knew enough about the hair & scalp to advise and help her clients; That is, until she began to experience extreme hair shedding herself!She then realised that there was a lot more that she could learn, and tells how her own journey has made her be able to support her clients so much better too.As a busy mum, when she first noticed her hair loss, she didn't really take ...

See the Human first ~ Could your salon be more inclusive? Keri Blue is a barber & short hair specialist, who was inspired to learn to cut hair after being refused service at a barber shop in Brighton.She found the whole experience so shocking and embarrassing, that this led her to join learn to cut hair, to ensure that other people could have a more positive experience.She now works hard to educate others within the industry to help them and their businesses be more inclusive to all...

The factors that have the greatest impact on your hair Dr Gaby Longsworth joins me again this week to share her wealth of knowledge about factors that have an impact on hair loss and the quality of the hair you grow.Dr Gaby Longsworth is a mum, wife, Ph.D. Scientist, Certified Hair Practitioner, Trichologist, a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney, and owner of Absolutely Everything Curly. She has a Ph.D. in human genetics and molecular biology at The Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in ...

You are your brand ~ How to market yourself W/ The Profile Guy Chris Foster began his career as a barber in North London. He trained at Enfield College but had big dreams!He worked hard to raise his profile and skills, and has had an exciting career including being Creative Director in both Harrods and Selfridges. Chris quickly recognised that in order to achieve his goals he had to market himself and his brand. He became the director for the British Barbers Association, has written countless...

Trichotillomania ~ Getting to the 'root' of the problem Ruth Parchment is a therapist who works with anxiety based issues.She has always had a curiosity for people and why they do what they do, and the history leading up to that point. She treats lots of people with trichotillomania, which falls under the OCD umbrella.This can present in many different ways, and be sporadic or habitual, even happening multiple times per day.Trichotillomania can also be conscious or unconscious, and many peopl...

When Trichology and cosmetics combine ~ How to get expert help when choosing hair products Samantha Stewart MIT & Rachel Marcelin join me today, two of the founders of Curl ID, the online science- based hair analysis platform.Are you fed up of buying products you think will work for your hair and they don't?Managing curls can be a mystery, whilst many products promise amazing results and don't deliver.Curl ID was founded to help people understand & manage their textured hair better, t...

How your relationship with your hair affects your relationship with yourself Hannah Bradley, the Curly Confidante, is a hair coach who helps people not only manage their hair, but to explore their relationship with their hair, and describes how this can have an impact on your whole relationship with yourself.Having been bullied in primary school, Hannah has experienced having low self- esteem, sharing that it knocked her confidence and made her not like her hair.She began to straighten ...

How to take a more creative path in your hairdressing career Ashleigh Hodges is the Vice President for the Fellowship of British Hairdressing.Coming from multiple generations of hairdressers, she began with the Fellowship as a clubstar member, then a member of the FAME team, and began to work with Errol Douglas a lot.She has experienced many different aspects of the industry throughout her career and describes herself as having a very driven mindset.Ashleigh shares her insights into how you c...

Understanding ingredients in Hair products ~ What should you look for? Dr Gaby Longsworth is a mum, wife, Ph.D. Scientist, Certified Hair Practitioner, Trichologist, a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney, and owner of Absolutely Everything Curly. She has a Ph.D. in human genetics and molecular biology at The Johns Hopkins University and a B.S. in molecular biology from the Florida Institute of Technology.As a scientist, she was curious to learn why certain hair products worked well for her...

The importance of eyebrows ~ when alopecia affects your facial hair Jason Berndt was a fighter pilot in the military until recently, when he sete up 'My Two Brows'.He believes that the stress of the military training and studying an engineering degree have contributed to his alopecia.His first experience of hair loss was alopecia areata patches at around 8 years old. Then at 19, at military college, he noticed it again, and the hair on his right eyebrow began to disappear, along with hi...

Curl Daddy ~ Helping men embrace their natural hair texture Edwin Borquez is the founder of Curl Daddy products.His Caribbean heritage has given him very curly hair and a great look which led to a career in modelling. This was a confusing time, as some people would tell him to tame his curls to help blend in to get more work, and some would advise him to embrace his textured hair for a more different look.He has had to learn to style and handle his hair after chemically straightening it...

How can salons work to support trans clients Mac McGregor is 57, and is a trans activist and educatorGrowing up, he had zero exposure to the LGBTQ+ community, but from a very early age found that he didn't identify as a girl.They got into martial arts, which allowed him to have an outlet to be more masculine and also to see more of the world.Due to the regulations of the sport, Mac waited until his martial arts career ended before medically transitioning at the age of 42.Once he began th...

How to market sensitive services such as hair loss treatments Michael Reynolds became a business consultant after years in the hairdressing industry. He has experience being self- employed, running his own business and dealing with clients going through cancer treatment.He likes to promote marketing and branding in a personal, friendly way, avoiding hard sales tactics.Michael describes what modern-day branding is, and how you can use it to show what you are all about. He says when marketing y...

Using JAK inhibitors to treat alopecia areata Tommy Hall began experiencing hair loss in November 2021, and within four weeks, he has lost around 70% of hair over his entire body.He has no idea what had caused his hair loss, and found that there was no cover from the NHS to help him with treatment. He went to the dermatologist and was given a diagnosis of alopecia areata, which was a relief and a shock. Tommy began researching treatment options, and happened upon a Facebook group where some m...

Building resilience ~ Why professional development should be more than just physical skill building Hayley Jepson has a hairdressing background of over 30 years. She was a very busy colourist, often triple booked with clients!She then studied counselling, and now focuses on supporting hairdressers with their mental heath & wellbeing.'The Resilient Hairdresser' was borne out of wanting to help people avoid burnout and have a long, happy career.Hayley describes how you can work to set bound...

Does alopecia affect beard growth? ~ How to promote a healthy beard Tudor Tanase, known as The Hairloss Dude, began to take an interest in hair loss when he wanted to improve his beard growth at 18.He started to use minoxidil, but found that he experienced negative side effects. As he began to develop the signs of male pattern hair loss, he began to apply the solution to his scalp and the same issues arose, causing dandruff, dry skin and irritation. He then began to look into the f...

Your vibe attracts your tribe ~ How to create the best outcome for 2023 Jennifer Louise is the Salon Marketing coach.She believes that the way you start your day is up to you- how do you talk to yourself? Are you grateful for what you have?We discuss how attitude affects your progress, and how we can get the best from our clients and business in 2023.Jennifer left school at 14, recognising that the education system didn't work for her. She began working in a salon and ended up negotiating wit...

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What makes hair curly? How to effectively manage it.Caroline Yates is a clinical Trichologist.Having curly hair herself, we delve into the origins of this hair type, what makes hair curly and how best to manage it.Have you shied away from dealing with curly hair? Or are you a parent with no idea how to deal with your child's curls?We talk about her experiences with hairdressers, how to best cut & dry curls and the best products to choose and how to apply them.Caroline offers her best tips...

Should all hair salons cater for Afro Textured hair?Karen Roberts lives in Bromley, UK. She is the owner of Mintwave Radio and the host of 'A coffee with Karen' podcast. She is mixed race, with Afro Textured hair. She was adopted by two white parents, and lived in Tunbridge Wells in Kent, where there was very little diversity, and they didn't really know how to handle her hair type.Support for adoptive families at that time was minimal, and none of the local salons were capable of working wit...

Alopecia Universalis at 17 ~ Why it's important to find connections Frank Cornine, 38, has been living with alopecia since he was 17 and in High School, when within 6 months he experienced a total loss of hair from his whole body!He describes his visit to the dermatologist to get help as quite cold and not very compassionate, saying his initial patches of hair loss may get better, or they may get worse.The uncertainty of whether his hair would all fall out or return was difficult to deal with...

What is the cold cap and how is it used during Chemotherapy? Julia Smith was shocked when she was diagnosed with Paget's disease, a form of breast cancer, despite her having no lumps on her breasts.She had surgery to remove one of her nipples, which she thought would be the end of her treatment, but then found she had to have chemotherapy as her cancer was hormone receptive. After much deliberation, she decided to try the cold cap during chemotherapy to try to minimise her hair loss from...

Is your business sustainable? How you can recycle 95% of your salon waste! JC Aucamp has spent 25 years in the hairdressing industry.He was shocked to realise that the local council made no provisions to recycle any of the Salon's hairdressing waste.He began to measure how much waste the business was producing and decided to develop his own solution.JC is now the founder of the Salon Sustainability Club, enabling salons to recycle 95% of all the waste they create. They work to support e...

How to handle those difficult conversations around wigs and hair loss.Ann Fox and Joanne Atkinson both join me for this touching discussion around their incredible work with the My New Hair charity. Ann's Mum died of lung cancer when she was 18, and this spurred her on to work in nursing.Similarly Joanne has spent 35 years in cancer care and has a PHD in end of life care after a friend died of leukaemia. They were shocked to find that although they strive to give their patients the best...

Medically induced hair loss ~ How some small, achievable steps can make a big impact. Lesley Hoad shares her real-life story on her hair loss following her cancer diagnosis and treatment.As a hairdresser and an educator, she felt more pressure when her hair began to fall out, as if she 'should' have all the answers. She describes not feeling like herself as she began to lose not only her hair but her teeth aswell. She describes the small, realistic changes that she has been able to imple...

How many everyday medications could have an effect your hairAraz Nelson from combed education has been a hairstylist for over two decades, starting her career when she was just 15.She has carried out months of research on the effects of different medications on the hair, the side effects that can be experienced, and how this can produce unstable - sometimes terrifying - results when using chemical treatments such as hair colour!We discuss how minerals and medications are excreted from the bod...

Zoe Lyons, Bald ambition ~ Living with alopecia in the public eye. Zoe Lyons first experienced alopecia areata at age 10. She would find patches and it would come and go, flaring up at times over a period of 20 years. Two years ago, she went through a very stressful time, full of upheaval, plus the stress of the pandemic, and her hair loss grew worse. She describes this as a physical manifestation of a lot of mental turmoil.Zoe shares her story and talks honestly about being in the public eye...

Non- invasive options for hair loss explained.Thinning hair can be an issue for many, affecting confidence and preventing people from enjoying their lives.Brian Dodge explains some of the more superficial, non- surgical options for those who want low commitment, non- medical alternatives.We discuss:Hair fibresDerma-rolleringPRPBrian began to lose his hair at just 21, the rate of hair loss escalated at 25, and now at 30, he has had two hair transplants and is having a third.Before this, he tri...

Understanding Afro textured hair ~ what you should know Shirley McDonald has been a trichologist for over 30 years. She has a background in education, is a clinical Tutor and board member at the London Institute of Trichology, she is on the dermatology council, runs the Hair & Scalp Clinic and is an Internationally recognised trichologist.She shares her wealth of knowledge today around Afro-textured hair.We discuss:~ The history of Afro textured hair throughout the ages~Grooming practices...

Hair in Recovery ~ haircare after cancer treatmentLauren Gilmore started her career as a hairdresser, and after having a client diagnosed with cancer, she began to look into learning more about how to support and cater to clients facing medical hair loss.She realised that she needed to build on the knowledge and tools she had in order to work with people recovering from cancer and having treatment.She completed the raccoon hair in recovery course, and went on to the cancer haircare charity co...