Hair Therapy
A podcast dedicated to exploring hair and scalp health, hair loss, and related topics. It features expert interviews, real-life stories, and discussions on nutrition, treatment options, and mental wellbeing. Aimed at both hair industry professionals and individuals experiencing hair issues, it serves as a comprehensive audio resource library.
Episodes
Season break ~ end of season 12
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Using AI in your business
Send us Fan MailUsing Ai in your business Stephanie Stevenson previously had a salon in Sandbanks, UK, and has been in the industry for decades. She has been behind the chair for over 27 years, and has more recently expanded into tech. During COVID, when she was unable to work, she became a mentor for the ABM, the association of British Mentors. She helped to support a tech start up company, and w
Are our modern day lives causing hair loss?
Send us Fan MailAre our modern day lives causing hair loss? Jasmine Whitaker has a background in hairdressing, and she began to see a lot of clients with different issues, such as hair loss, or asking for added hair. This led to her studying in hair loss and training in cranial prosthetics.Jasmine shares how more & more people are visiting salons with problems with their hair and scalp, and we
Know what you are putting on your skin
Send us Fan MailKnow what you are putting on your skin Shalom LLoyd MBE is a pharmacist and a scientist, she has founded a business called EMQT, working with global clinical trials. She set her business up and changed her career path after the death of her Father 5 years ago. When he became sick, she could have asked him to be involved in a clinical trial, but she could not find any that would hav
Diagnose first, treat second ~ Dealing with multiple patient concerns.
Send us Fan MailDiagnose first, treat second ~ Dealing with multiple patient concerns. Shara Thredgold has a background in hair. She began her hairdressing career after high school. She had also had scalp issues herself, and then found out about the profession of trichology.Shara has really enjoyed studying trichology, and the expert help she can now offer her patients. She is constantly learning,
LED and Laser ~ What's the difference?
Send us Fan MailLED and Laser ~ What's the difference? Adam is from Leeds, he is now in his 40s, and has experienced Male Pattern hair loss since his 20s. After his wife began to notice changes in her hair too, they started to look for options.He went to visit a hair loss clinic, where they introduced him to low level light therapy. The treatments proved to be very time consuming, expensive a
Living with alopecia without a support system
Send us Fan MailLiving with alopecia without a support system Rachel Hannah is 47, and she lives in Philadelphia. She describes herself as a very empathetic person, who does not like to see anyone in pain or suffering. She has had various health issues, and she has now been experiencing alopecia since 2023.She was a model as a child, and has always been judged on her looks, even by her own family.
Hair systems are more than just adding hair
Send us Fan MailHair systems are more than just adding hair Matthew McIlveen has a background in women's hair loss; he first had an interest in fashion and styled wigs for his flatmates who were drag queens! He then got into medical wigs and the emotional element behind his work completely changed.We discuss adding hair systems & hair replacement to salon services, how to do it well, safe
Jak Inhibitors update for alopecia areata
Send us Fan MailJak Inhibitors update for alopecia areata Tommy Hall is originally from Maine, near Boston, but now lives in London.He first came on the podcast in February 2023, after experiencing alopecia areata, which evolved into universalis, and lost all of the hair on his entire body. He began using JAK inhibitors to treat his condition, which were not approved on the NHS at the time to trea
Looking for joy ~ How being intentional can help you with your skin & haircare routine.
Send us Fan MailLooking for joy ~ How being intentional can help you with your skin & haircare routine. Michelle Doan is an immigrant, born in Vietnam, she fled the country with her family after the fall of Saigon, and ended up in Thailand. She settled in Canada at ten years old, and was only the second Asian family in the whole school. She couldn't speak English and found it diffucult. A
Advocating for your own health ~ support through menopause, thyroid & hormones.
Send us Fan MailAdvocating for your own health ~ support through menopause, thyroid & hormones.Cindy Dupuie is a functional medicine nutritionist who now focuses on perimenopause & menopause, helping women become their own advocate for their health.She likes to help women with diabetes, thyroid issues, HRT, digestion & weight loss.We discuss how hormonal changes can have an effect on w
Working to reduce our toxic environment by going back to traditional ingredients
Send us Fan MailWorking to reduce our toxic environment by going back to traditional ingredients Anna Asi is the founder of Jadu beauty, a New York based brand focused around natural, chemical free hair & scalp care.She combines generational formulations from the Middle East with a modern, simplified approach to hair wellness. She believes that scalp care is the foundation of leng-term hair g
Your skin is a living biochemical organ
Send us Fan MailYour skin is a living biochemical organ Benjamin Knight Fuchs has 40 years as a pharmacist, nutritionist & skincare chemist. He has experience running a compound pharmacy for people who suffered burns & wounds.Ben states that the missing link in the beauty industry is healing. He says that although skin looks inert, it is a complex, responsive structure, referred to as the
From breast cancer surgeon to patient ~ dealing with cancer from both sides
Send us Fan MailFrom breast cancer surgeon to patient ~ dealing with cancer from both sides Liz O'Riordan grew up in a medical family, and always knew she wanted to become a surgeon. She specialised in breast surgery and has a PHD in thyroid cancers and how they develop.As a female in a male dominated field she has faced bullying and sexual harassment and had a very stressful, high pressured
Using probiotics in scalp care
Send us Fan MailUsing probiotics in scalp care Arielle Hobdy founded Bea's Bayou to create products to support & nourish her skin rather than to force or 'fix' things.Arielle has seborrheic dermatitis and was looking for a better solution for someone living with a chronic skin sensitivity. She began formulating products that focus on calming, regulating & respecting the skin
Growing old, staying young - Supporting hair follicle longevity
Send us Fan MailGrowing old, staying young - Supporting hair follicle longevity Balasim Jasim has a background in dentistry, and after a war in his country, he had to rebuild his life and became involved in business development.He operates in 4 languages, and is now working for Oxford Biolabs, driving international expansion.He explains the importance of using clinically validated products to targ
Taking a multi-faceted long term approach to treating hair loss
Send us Fan MailTaking a multi-faceted long term approach to treating hair loss Maik Van Den Berg is an engineer from the Netherlands, who has been experiencing hair loss since just 22 years old.He was diagnosed with male pattern hair loss, and was offered treatment with medication, which he suffered severe side effects from. This led him to stop using it and started to explore alternative options
Can you perform Hair transplants on textured hair?
Send us Fan MailCan you perform Hair transplants on textured hair? Celestine Gitau specialises in cosmetic chemistry and trichology. After a career as a certified nurse, in 2017 she went on to be a hair transplant technician. She works with brands to help to develop products & technologies.Celestine enjoys performing her trichology consultations, and helping people throug their journey. She ha
How hormones can affect hair loss
Send us Fan MailHow hormones can affect hair loss Chelcey Salinger is the Director of the IAT, and has trichology clinics in Sydney & Adelaide.She sees a lot of women in her clinics, and we discuss how hormonal changes can affect the hair, and the types of hair loss she often comes across.Checey describes different types of conditions that she sees a lot during phases such as menopause, the pa
What happens when a hair transplant doesn't go to plan?
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a hair transplant doesn't go to plan? Dom is a 32 year old electrician, who lives in a van in Scotland.He shares his story about his hair loss journey, including dealing with the side effects of medication, disappointing hair transplant results, and why it's important to consider all your options and get lots of expert advice before making a decision.Dom
How advances in science can improve hair recovery in chemotherapy
Send us Fan MailHow advances in science can improve hair recovery in chemotherapy Dr Nik Georgopoulos is a highly experienced scientist, cell biologist & molecular biologist. He has a degree in biochemistry & genetics from Leeds University & a PHD.Dr Georgopoulis has studied viruses and how they cause cancer. He looks at what happens when things go wrong. As cancer can affect 1 in 2 pe
Challenging the Beauty Industry's fear - based narratives around ageing
Send us Fan MailChallenging the Beauty Industry's fear - based narratives around ageing Natalya Borakowski was born in Russia & emigrated to Arizona.She was destined to be a musician, but the move changed everything.She ended up working in cosmetics at the Chanel counter, and has now founded her own skincare range, Desert Bloom.Natalya is a cosmetic dermatologist. She went through medical
The underlying factors to hair loss
Send us Fan MailThe underlying factors to hair loss VJ Hamilton, award winning nutritionist helps people with autoimmune issues & hair loss in Harrogate & London. She studied immunology & alopecia at University.She was diagnosed with alopecia herself at just 7 years old, then later also developed psoriasis in her teens too.She got a job in London but began to experience extreme fatigue
Season break ~ end of season 11
Send us Fan MailSeason break ~ end of season 11 Another season finished!Thanks to all the guests that have brought so much to the podcast, there will be more amazing guests when we return very soon with season 12!Check out Polytar medicated shampoo Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own
Finding balance ~ Can we improve the health of our future hair?
Send us Fan MailFinding balance ~ Can we improve the health of our future hair?Tom Smith has been in the hair industry for 20 years. He began his journey by training at Sassoon, working in London, he has also travelled the world delivering & creating education, working with brands & developing products.He is the global ambassador for K18, a leading hair health expert & industry stylist
Life after cancer treatment ~ The long road to recovery
Send us Fan MailLife after cancer treatment ~ The long road to recovery Penny Mitchell is a breast cancer survivor & cancer wellness mentor.She shares her story to help & inspire others.Penny trained as a chef and loved working in hospitality, which led her to travel abroad.She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 47, just before lockdown which came as a big shock. We discuss her journey, a
BFRBs
Send us Fan MailBFRBs Clare Mackay has studied psychology & neuroscience, looking at diseases & disorders, along with ageing & dementia.She herself lives with trichotillomania, and explains all about BFRBs, body focused repetitive behaviours, and how they can impact peoples' lives.Clare wants to help people overcome the shame and embarrassment that often accompanies these disorder
Haircare & science ~ How to make sure you get evidence based education
Send us Fan MailHaircare & science ~ How to make sure you get evidence based educationDorian White is a certified trichologist, educator & lead consultant for haircare brands. With over 8 years of scientific research roles, she assists brands with formulation, R & D, and marketing. She has devised a new educational programme and is a hair science instructor.We look at red flags in mark
How to age well naturally, support your hair health and reduce menopausal symptoms.
Send us Fan MailHow to age well naturally, support your hair health and reduce menopausal symptoms.Juliana Spaven is known as Silver Highlights.She is married with 2 children, and since she reached her 40s, she has had symptoms of perimenopause, and started to feel like her life was going in the wrong direction.She experienced hair loss, poor skin, disrupted sleep, anxiety and weight gain.She shar
Recognising & treating female pattern hair loss W/ the Dubai Hair Doctor
Send us Fan MailRecognising & treating female pattern hair loss W/ the Dubai Hair Doctor Michael Ryan is a world-renowned clinical trichologist, trained with the Institute of Trichologists in London, and is now based in Dubai.He specialises in female pattern hair loss, and shares his experiences of treating hair loss in different countries and different cultures.Michael states how key the emot
How specialist education can help you to meet every client's needs
Send us Fan MailHow specialist education can help you to meet every client's needs Anika Wilding from the Hair Hive & hair loss clinic has been in the hair industry since leaving school. She is a specialist in vivid coloursAnika also offers various hair loss solutions, including hair extensions, hair integration systems, customised pieces & Scalp micropigmentation.We discuss her furth
Studying trichology ~ A route to success
Send us Fan MailStudying trichology ~ A route to success Angie Stoker, the owner of Gro Hair trichology has clinics in Hull & Middlesborough.She began as a salon apprentice at age 17, where she quickly got promoted to management.After she had her daughter, she wanted to explore more education routes, and began studying trichology with Trichocare. She qualified in 2019, when she opened her firs
Autoimmune conditions & chronic stress ~ Improving your quality of life
Send us Fan MailAutoimmune conditions & chronic stress ~ Improving your quality of life Dorian Soanes is a nutritionist based in Surrey who helps people reverse the symptoms of autoimmune & chronic conditions.Having been diagnosed with graves disease himself, which is a thyroid condition, he understands first-hand how debilitating these diseases can be.He began to notice symptoms that got
Having a positive mindset when dealing with the challenges of hair loss
Send us Fan MailHaving a positive mindset when dealing with the challenges of hair loss Kellie Rhymes is a mindset coach, host of the Bougie Baldie podcast & host of the US scarring alopecia support group.Kellie has personally experienced hair loss, in her late 20's she discovered a bald spot. It took her a while to seek help, and by this time it had got worse.She saw a Dermatologist, who
The wonders of the hair follicle ~ Hair & skin science
Send us Fan MailThe wonders of the hair follicle ~ Hair & skin science Gill Westgate is a specialist consultant in hair & skin sciences & the cosmetics industry.She studied the immune privilege of the hair follicle, and the extra cellular matrix.She began a hair research programme with Unilever in 1983 and shares her knowledge on the hair follicle with us, stating that they are a lot
Working on why ~ Becoming an inspirational leader
Send us Fan MailWorking on why ~ Becoming an inspirational leader Will Grover is a life coach, entrepreneur & Amazon best selling author from Hythe in Kent.Over the years he has built a few businesses and run large teams. He decided he really wanted to help people and loves the fact that coaching can change people's futures.Will has studied business coaching & behavioural science, he
Trend Predictions ~ What to expect for 2026
Send us Fan MailTrend Predictions ~ What to expect for 2026 Callum the 'Hair King' has always been very creative, used to dress up in childhood and wear wigs. He began working in a salon and loved it. He was sent on a curly hair course and really enjoyed it, and specialises in curls.Callum believes further education and keeping up to date with the latest trends & techniques is really
Hair transplantation ~ Succeeding as a female in a Male-Dominated Field
Send us Fan MailHair transplantation ~ Succeeding as a female in a Male-Dominated FieldMargaret Zakhary is a surgical PA, licensed in 9 US states. She has a family history of hair loss, with her Mum first experiencing hair loss at 16 years old, when she suffered permanent scarring from chemical damage. She tried wearing a wig for hair loss, but it looked terrible!Later on, when she was only 33, sh
IBD & Hair loss ~ are they connected?
Send us Fan MailIBD & Hair loss ~ are they connected? Anna Mitchell is a Trichologist with a clinic in Hastings.Her sister was born when she was 7 years old, and she had two different types of alopecia; this meant, as a child, numerous visits to the doctor, and to a trichologist, who was very nice and helpful at the time. This meant that Anna was introduced to the industry at a very young age.
Your Hair Story ~ Building confidence & providing solutions
Send us Fan MailYour Hair Story ~ Building confidence & providing solutions Jacqueline Leponis is the founder of Hair Story, a hair loss clinic in the Cheshire countryside. She is 46 & has 3 girls.A consultant trichologist with a hairdressing background, she has an NVQ in customer service, and she opened her first salon at just 24. Having seen so many clients over the years who suffered wi
Wig wearer for life ~ How masking hair loss could change your whole outlook on life
Send us Fan MailWig wearer for life ~ How masking hair loss could change your whole outlook on lifeSam is 40 years old, and she lives in Corby. She owns two childrens' day nurseries in Northampton.Sam has AuDHD, PCOS, AGA & TE! She shares her story of navigating hair loss, along with her diagnoses and being neurodiverse.We chat about navigating dating with hair loss, and how she used to s
Epigenetics & Hair loss ~ Building a timeline of investigation
Send us Fan MailEpigenetics & Hair loss ~ Building a timeline of investigation Bissan Debsi believes in working to support long term hair health.She worked at Stanford Uni as a research assistant looking into Alzheimer's. PRP was just coming into practice at this time, and she began to take an interest in hair growth. She then worked with a hair transplant surgeon in Dubai, and later Cali
The evolution of the (not so) hairless human body
Send us Fan MailThe evolution of the (not so) hairless human body Leah Redmond is a certified trichologist, who completed her studies with the Institute of Trichology whilst also studying Molecular bioengineering at Imperial College, London!She has completed her bachelor's & masters projects covering Male Pattern hair loss, when her interest in trichology began, and she is now completing
End of season 10
Send us Fan MailSeason 10 has come to an end!Thanks to all the great guests and listeners, I appreciate your support!We will be back soon with more, so in the meantime make sure you have subscribed to the podcast so that you don't miss an episode.Please like & share, and leave a review or send me a DM or voicenote if you have any questions or feedback Support the showConnect with Hair the
Keeping up to date in the world of hair loss W/ Dr Jeff Donovan
Send us Fan MailKeeping up to date in the world of hair loss Who better to finish this season but the legendary Dr Jeff Donovan!Dr Donovan is from British Colombia in Canada. During his training, he became fascinated by the number of skin disorders there are, and wanted to specialise in this. With over 2,000 types of skin disease, he enjoys the diagnostic skills that go into investigating these!He
Medical Hairloss treatments ~ Are the side effects worth it?
Send us Fan MailMedical Hairloss treatments ~ Are the side effects worth it? Dr Ademir Leite Jr has been involved in lots of research into finasteride. He runs a clinic & Trichology school in Brazil.Originally, when Dr Ademir began studying medicine, he had planned to study immunology, but once he discovered the field of trichology, he changed his mind.He has suffered hair loss himself, as wel
Mesh integration systems ~ Is this the service your salon is missing?
Send us Fan MailMesh integration systems ~ Is this the service your salon is missing? Simone Mudrak has been offering hair extensions for the past 14 years, and has offered hair loss solutions for the last 8 years. She has founded the Hair Finesse Academy in Bristol, Simone now offers mesh integration, and is on a mission to train more hairstylists in this method, to make hair loss systems more ac
GLP1 medications ~ Does losing weight mean losing your hair?
Send us Fan MailGLP1 medications ~ Does losing weight mean losing your hair? Rabiya is 49 years old, she is a wife and mother living in Kent, who has lived in many different countries throughout her life.After not feeling well, she had some tests and her blood pressure and cholesterol were raised, and she was told she was also diabetic. She says she had slowly put on weight over the years, and at
The future of your hair ~ Ensuring transplants succeed in the long term
Send us Fan MailThe future of your hair ~ Ensuring transplants succeed in the long term Dr Dilan Fernando is a medical Doctor & surgeon, who originally planned to practice neurosurgery, however he then gained an interest in hair transplantation, and he has been performing hair transplants now for ten years!He is Co founder of The Treatment Rooms London, where they offer specialised services, i
Why Trichology needs to be integrated into hair systems training
Send us Fan MailWhy Trichology needs to be integrated into hair systems training Jess has been in the hair industry for many years, along with her business partner, Hayley, who has educated all around the world with Raccoon, and they both have experience with hair extensions.Whilst trying to meet their clients' needs, they soon recognised that those with hair loss wanted to have hair extensio
Can lasers help to combat hair loss?
Send us Fan MailCan lasers help to combat hair loss? Tamim Hamid comes from a long line of medicine, but chose to enter the engineering world. However, he still had the instinct to want to help people.Tamim was a NASA engineer, who invented a laser to measure thermoprotection of the shuttles outer shell upon re-entry to the Earth.Lasers were invented in the 60's, and he learned about them in
Improving hair quality ~ How can we get the most out of supplements?
Send us Fan MailImproving hair quality ~ How can we get the most out of supplements? Dr Rajesh (Rajendrasingh) Rajput is an international speaker, & IAT faculty member.He often completes surgery pro bono for those who have suffered burns, cleft palate, leprosy and skin traumas. He has researched metabolism in the hair follicle, and monitored changes in hair growth, DHT levels and sensitivity.D
What is your hair trying to tell you?
Send us Fan MailWhat is your hair trying to tell you? Shannel Watson is a Trichologist, with a clinic in Marylebone.She is also a biomedical scientist, product creator, hair & beauty brand consultant who offers functional trichology & advanced diagnostics.Shannel is an education consultant, who developed her own products and uses this experience to help to educate brands.She also lectures
Enhancing hair ~ How to avoid damage with hair extensions
Send us Fan MailEnhancing hair ~ How to avoid damage with hair extensions Katy Grimshaw from Spectrum One began working in a salon at just 12 years old.She now has her own salon with 16 stylists, and has set up her own brand of hair extensions, available to those in the industry, along with her own education.Katy shares that around 70% of her salon's business is hair extensions, and she set u
Ask me anything: Your questions answered
Send us Fan MailAsk me anything: Your questions answered This week we're doing something a little different with a Q&A session!I am joined by Caroline Yates, and we answer all your questions and try to dispel any myths around products and hair loss.If you would like your question answered and to feature on a future episode, send me over a DM or voicenote with anything you would like to kn
Embracing your identity and heritage ~ Building a positive relationship with your hair type
Send us Fan MailEmbracing your identity and heritage ~ Building a positive relationship with your hair type Jessica Parrish founded her brand, Shedid & Parrish, to make curly hair easy and a joy to look after.Jessica is adopted and mixed race, so she gives her unique perspective on identity & why it's so important to who we are. Adopted to white parents in the 1970s at 10 days old, sh
The importance of communication ~ from a former hostage negotiator
Send us Fan MailThe importance of communication ~ from a former hostage negotiator Nigel Taberner is an award winning expert speaker, who joins me this week to discuss the importance of communication, and how we can build deep relationships with our clients.Nigel joined the police at age 21, after re-sitting his exams to fulfil his dream to be able to help people and fight crime.He became a D.I. i
Buying a hair piece ~ Everything you need to know
Send us Fan MailBuying a hair piece ~ Everything you need to know Georgina Probert has female pattern alopecia, having had thinning hair since her teen years. She experienced Telogen Effluvium after the births of both her children, and her density has never returned. She began wearing toppers 9 years ago, and now offers consultations and fittings for hair toppers and wigs. She thinks it's imp
Talking to children about hair loss and cancer
Send us Fan MailTalking to children about hair loss and cancer Lauren MacClain was diagnosed with breast cancer at 40, when her children were from 5-10 years old. Her and her husband wanted to find the best way to speak to their children about what would happen during her treatment, and found that the books that were available didn't quite explain different areas of treatment very well.Lauren
Blood testing for hair health
Send us Fan MailBlood testing for hair health Kate Knowler is a Nutritional therapist, phlebotomist & blood test interpreter in Fitzrovia, London.She helps to support clients with accessing & interpreting blood tests, and helps practitioners with all things blood related.After experiencing burnout herself, and finding that she was anaemic, she began to learn about nutrition.We discuss bloo
Making your services more accessible for hearing impaired clients
Send us Fan MailMaking your services more accessible for hearing impaired clients Jo Haywood is a hairstylist in Kensington, London for Luke Ormsby salon.She trained with Vidal Sassoon and has enjoyed learning and growing as a hairstylist.She has a long commute to work every day, and felt like she could be using the travel time in a productive way, and decided she would like to learn sign language
The benefits of Red Light & Infa Red Therapy
Send us Fan MailThe benefits of Red Light & Infrared Therapy Dr Carl Rothschild is a pioneer of red light therapy. He began his career as a Chiropractor, loving being able to help people. Working on using natural methods to treat people before they had to resort to surgery, he began to use infrared & near-infrared combined.We discuss the benefits of infrared & near-infrared light, what
Permanent Chemotherapy induced Hair loss ~ What you're not being told
Send us Fan MailPermanent Chemotherapy induced Hair loss ~ What you're not being told Shirley Ledlie was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in 2005. She had a lumpectomy and node biopsy, and was told it had spread but the node was encapsulated. She had radiotherapy and chemotherapy with Taxoter. After her treatment, she noticed that her hair was not growing back. Her oncologist contacted t
Post Partum Hairloss ~ Navigating your body's changes.
Send us Fan MailPost Partum Hairloss ~ Navigating your body's changes. Jennifer Walderdorff Is the founder of Look at the Labels, a sustainable fashion style consultancy.Jennifer has a background in merchandise financial planning. she loves numbers and fashion. She saw consumerism beginning to shape the nation, and began to embrace sustainable fashion before it was popular!Jennifer suffered f
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia ~ is it becoming an epidemic?
Send us Fan MailFrontal Fibrosing Alopecia ~ is it becoming an epidemic? Dr Archana Rao is the educational lead for the British Hair & Nails society, along with running a hair loss clinic in Kingston Hospital and a dermatologist and hair loss specialist. We discuss the latest progress and treatment around FFA, as well as current guidelines and why we may be seeing this condition more often!Dr
Season 9 Break
Send us Fan MailSeason 9 BreakAnother season finished!Thankyou so much for supporting the show!Please take a minute to rate, review & subscribe/ follow the podcast, and share it with anyone you think would like it. There have been tons of great guests, so please take this time to go back over the previous episodes to catch any that you may have missed.We will be back soon with some more amazi
Get off the tools ~ How to grow your business and get out of your comfort zone!
Send us Fan MailGet off the tools ~ How to grow your business and get out of your comfort zone! Katie Godfrey is a salon owner, educator, product developer, business strategist and author. She left school at the age of 13 with no qualifications, after being bullied. She studied beauty at college and ended up opening a business at just 19 with a loan and no experience!Katie has built her brand and
Shit I told my hairdresser
Send us Fan MailShit I told my hairdresser Jason Townsend from Seattle, & Jack Abernathy from Denver have been in the hair industry for over 30 years. They met working at Toni & Guy, and have worked in LA, where they have hosted some legendary celebrity clients.They have hundreds of crazy stories that they share on their podcast every week, telling tales that can only happen in LA. Some of
Building a Freelance Business ~ How to charge your worth
Send us Fan MailBuilding a Freelance Business ~ How to charge your worthRuth Lundstrom has been in the hair industry for over 20 years.After working in a salon and not enjoying the culture, she decided to go freelance and set up her own business.She struggled with not being allowed to work in lockdown and wanted to find a way to earn money,She began to go live on Instagram and share education on b
Stress & Hair Loss ~ Retraining your brain to reduce cortisol
Send us Fan MailStress & Hair Loss ~ Retraining your brain to reduce cortisol Keira Smith is a solution-based hypnotherapist.She used to be a personal trainer and yoga teacher, but she found this stressful and ended up developing unhelpful coping mechanisms.She then found hypnotherapy and discovered it was a way to help people reduce stress and anxiety. She could help them deal with stressful
College or Apprenticeship training? ~ The future of Hairdressing Education
Send us Fan MailCollege or Apprenticeship training? ~ The future of Hairdressing Education Mariana began her hairdressing education as a mature student of 25. After qualifying, she was keen to become an educator, and now teaches level 2 & 3 hairdressing at North Kent College.She wants to instil a passion for the industry into her students.She shares how the Lee Stafford academy approach within
Reverie ~ Clean, ethical sustainable products for the future of haircare.
Send us Fan MailReverie ~ Clean, ethical sustainable products for the future of haircare. Hillary Markenson has a background in Interior design. Her husband created the haircare brand Reverie, whilst working in his Salon, and she made the move to join the brand and learn all about hair.The aim was to create clean, sustainable, ethical products with innovative concepts & formulations.They enlis
Living and working with trichotillomania ~ from hairdresser and client perspective
Send us Fan MailLiving and working with trichotillomania ~ from hairdresser and client perspective Sarah & Liz:Sarah Sullivan is a hairdresser & educator. She trained in extensions, which led her to train in hair systems and wigs. This then inspired her to further train in trichology, and she now runs a private hair salon and separate air loss clinic. Liz has had trichotillomania since she
Travelling to Turkey for a hair transplant ~ is it the answer?
Send us Fan MailTravelling to Turkey for a hair transplant ~ is it the answer? Dr Anthony Bared has a background in plastic surgery, with over 15 years as a surgeon.He trained as a head & neck surgeon and now also specialises in hair restoration. He concentrates on just these few areas, so that he can develop and perfect his craft.Dr Bared stresses the importance of communication to manage exp
Supporting women in the hair industry
Send us Fan MailSupporting women in the hair industryKat McEwan is 37, a hairdresser of over 20 years, who is now a coach who focuses on supporting working women and working mothers.She suffered with postpartum depression & found it really difficult to get help, and to try to balance work and motherhood. We also discuss the pitfalls of hidden employment. She has been a single parent herself, a
What is PRP and can it be effective in treating hair loss?
Send us Fan MailWhat is PRP and can it be effective in treating hair loss? Ruth Collis is a clinical trichologist who began hairdressing at the age of 14. She followed a few different career paths, but was always drawn back to hair.She also has her own experience of hair loss, which led to her researching the causes and factors related to hair health, and becoming interested in trichology.She then
The Good Hair Tribe ~ Could Hair Coaching be for you?
Send us Fan MailThe Good Hair Tribe ~ Could Hair Coaching be for you? Atilola Moronfolu is a Certified Trichologist & a Cosmetic Scientist, After developing hair products, she wanted more knowledge to be able to help people with hair & scalp concerns.After completing her Trichology training in 2014, she set up a hair clinic and also developed a love for teachign & education, sharing he
The importance of skin testing & the consequences
Send us Fan MailThe importance of skin testing & the consequences Adam Haste is a specialist insurance broker, who has been in the industry for over 24 years. He works with very large companies with huge turnovers and high service expectations. After helping a large number of salons gain payouts for loss of earnings during COVID, he began to work with Sentio salons to build more sector specifi
Lichen Planopilaris ~ Living with cicatricial alopecia
Send us Fan MailLichen Planopilaris ~ Living with cicatricial alopecia Rebecca is a third generation nurse, who works in mental health nursing with young people, offering trauma therapy. She also has an interest in crime and forensics. Two years ago her hairdresser noticed a couple of small bald spots, She recommended a hair loss shampoo which triggered a huge allergic reaction, resulting in painf
Anorexia, eating disorders & hair loss
Send us Fan MailAnorexia, eating disorders & hair loss Dr Laura is a GP in Leeds, and also has a focus on functional medicine.She says sometimes she feels rushed and struggles to build the relationship with patients that she would like to have. She has to focus on time critical conditions rather than those who may be seen as less serious.As a young person, she had eczema and acne, and was bull
