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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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

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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!

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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 after tests she was told she had colitis, which meant her body wasn't absorbing nutrients from food effectively.

She describes her hair loss, along with her diagnosis of colitis very mentally challenging, and she had to try to put her condition into perspective and focus on being grateful, not letting it consume her days.

This all led her to begin to take an interest in wigs and hair systems, and she even made her own wig!

She now offers hair extensions, wigs & toppers in Ashford, Kent. She shares her knowledge and information.

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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 herself.

We discuss when and why you may need to get blood tests taken, and how to use and interpret the results to aid in diagnosis and formulating a treatment plan, after Tolu shares her own recent experience of discovering she had an iron deficiency.

Tolu explains that prompt action is key with the statement 'time is follicles'!

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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 & committed the prisoners are, appreciating the value of what they are learning. Diane shares some of her former students' successes to prove how effective this opportunity can be.

Diane describes the procedures of the prison, and how she feels very safe teaching there, with a very diverse range of students and clients.

She also highlights how the hairdressing industry has a lower than average hiring rate of ex- offenders, and how they could prove to be a real asset to an employer, and deserve a second chance.

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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 having multiple revenue streams, or at least another source of income.

Maddi has also been diagnosed with ADHD, and we discuss the large amount of neurodiversity within the hair industry and why this can be a great profession for people with ADHD!
 

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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 studying trichology, and she says the more she learns, the more she wants to learn!

We look at how going back to basics and educating clients on caring for their hair has improved her consultations, and as her knowledge has grown so has her confidence, which she finds empowering.

Helen shares her experience of choosing the right course, and going back into study after a long period of working.

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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 Alopecia Areata. She asked for a hospital referral and was told that they would not consider this until she had lost over 50% of her hair!

After this, Tina had to seek her own solutions for help, trying different options, including researching HRT, which she claims had a noticeable improvement on her hair loss.

Tina says that her alopecia made her feel embarrassed and ashamed, and shares her story in the hope that others ay find it helpful.

Since experiencing her hair loss, she has made many changes to her lifestyle, including probiotics, supplements, meditation and exercise.


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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 options available, why it's important to find a reputable artist who will give you honest advice, maintenance and even removal!

Nadia also shares that her mum has had the treatment done after years of using hair fibres, and how much confidence it had given her, proving that SMP is not just for men or shaven heads.

We also discuss how to deal with negative comments or trolling.

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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 his new role, introducing a new way of working for the hair & beauty industry in the UK.

John's continual efforts to maintain relevance in this dynamic industry and to keep his career interesting and exciting has led him to many different avenues and job roles, which has in turn given him a wide range of experience and expertise to bring to this new role.

Phenix salon suites has over 350 locations in the US, and so far there are now premises in Manchester and Birmingham, with more to come.
With over 65% of the hairdressing industry now self-employed, the new model of Salon suites enable any budding entrepreneur to open their own business with as little as just £250 deposit.

We also discuss why as a professional it is important to charge properly, and why more stylists are turning to niche, smaller brands.

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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 are used, including eyelash transplants!

We also discuss the importance of collaborations and building relationships with other complementary specialists to be able to offer a high level of care to each patient.


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