This episode focuses on the 5 key hair rules that can make or break your hair. They are the top hair hacks that I now swear by because I've been able to apply them and test them out ever since I became a trichologist. The 5 rules are: 1. Pay attention to your Scalp 2. Pay attention to baby hairs 3. Never blowdry your hair wet 4. Everyone should be using a scalp topical 5. Ultimate hair requires a holistic approach. Listen in to find out what these rules really mean, why you should be aware of them and how to apply them. I also share a favorite new hair tool I have been loving because it's making hair styling easier and less damaging. This episode is ideal for everyone including hairstylists. It offers a great perspective on what really matters when it comes to hair health. Things both hairstylists and you the consumer should be mindful of.
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In more resent studies about healthy hair growth, there has been a huge shift from focusing on decreasing stress to protecting the gut. In my field, the focus has been on ensuring proper nutrition and supplementation but without a healthy and strong gut microbiome, none of that effort matters. Hair requires specific nutrients in order to grow strong, smooth, thick and shiny. Your follicles also require the right nutritional support in order to continue growing great quality hair. My guest Dr. Heather Finley answers the most important questions about how to optimize your gut. We chat about the gut-brain axis, a healthy diet that helps with bloating, constipation and nutrient absorption, stomach acid and of course her number one life altering tip that she will never go back on. Dr. Finley is a registered dietician, gut health specialist and sought-after speaker on the topics of constipation, bloating, gut health, integrative nutrition, functional medicine and nutrition. Dr. Heather has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, and managed to turn her own digestive health issues from her life’s biggest challenges into her life’s work and passion.  Follow her @drheatherfinley. 

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Auto-immune disorders are growing by 19% each year and take 8-10 years to be properly  diagnosable. That is why I sought out the expert Dr. Donna Mazzola who is a Pharmacist with a Master’s degree in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition and a Master’s in Business Administration.  After obtaining a Doctorate in Pharmacy, Donna realized that medicine has a place in healing, but it's the balance between nutrition and medicine that impacts disease. Following a diagnosis with Hashimoto's in 2015, she realized it was difficult to find reputable scientific information to support her healing journey. As a result, she created the blog drautoimmunegirl.com to become that source.  Drautoimmunegirl is a blog with a mission to identify the root cause of disease and empower you to take control of your health!

This conversation is all about immunity, auto immune disorders, and disorders that negatively affect your hair. We cover important topics such as: How you can protect your immune system. What is really happening in your body so you can better understand the path to health. Hashimoto's and the effects on hair. Signs of thyroid imbalances from your hair. How to advocate for yourself when seeking professional advice either with a doctor or holistic practitioner and how you don't need to strictly rely on medications. 

We finish with the most positive life altering change Donna has made that she will never cease to do. It’s a new age in health and wellness and I absolutely love learning about how to better take care of oneself. Listen in- I know you’ll take away so much like I did.

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Not your typical conversation! Learn more about your body, what is happening hormonally, what to do about it and how it all ties to the health of your hair. All I can say after recording this episode, is that I wish I knew what I know now,  a lot earlier in life. My incredible guest, Meg Langston is a  Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner. She works with women to help restore their metabolic health in order to recover from hormone imbalances, restore periods and recover digestive dysfunction. She believes the body talks back to symptoms and through body literacy and a food first approach healing and feeling their best self can happen. She opened my eyes to all the health signs you can recognize through your menstruation cycle. We discuss what a healthy cycle means, what minerals our body’s become depleted in and why, what threatens ovulation, tips on supplementing correctly and how to check for a thyroid imbalance on your own! It’s an empowering episode where I realized just how easily we can gauge whats happening on the inside and what our body is trying to tell us. We draw these connections to the changes in hair and take things to a whole new level. I have not be able to stop talking about what I've learned because it affects all women! Can not wait for you to hear this. Follow meg's IG for incredible tips: @meg_langston

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I wanted this episode to focus on what being healthy means and the right way to approach a diet. Featuring the incredibly knowledgeable and experienced Liana Werner-Gray who is a certified nutritionist, natural food chef, and four-time Best-selling author of The Earth Diet, 10-Minute Recipes, Cancer-Free with Food (foreword by Mark Hyman, MD.), and most recently Anxiety-Free with Food. Liana overcame many health issues, including a tumor, chronic fatigue, disorderly eating, digestive issues, and weight loss through nutrition; she believes that food is medicine. 
We chat all about what eating natural means and the right mindset to approach a healthy lifestyle. She makes connections between diet and hair that can instantly have a positive effect on the quality and longevity of your hair. I talk about all the reasons why I believe her book The Earth Diet to be a most unique 'diet' book that both inspires and educates while providing delicious recipes. Check her out on www.theearthdiet.com and DONT forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter on all things hair at leona.co !

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The ultimate guide to all things facial hair! I had a blast and learned so much with my special guest, the celebrity makeup artist Andrea Tiller. She has blessed the faces of major talent including Amy Schumer, Olivia Palermo, America Ferrara and Allison Williams. She is recognized in the beauty and fashion industry for having the ability to create a range of exceptional and diverse looks, from bold and graphic to glowing and natural Make-Up. She has traveled the world, her work has been featured on the hottest magazine covers and I have her exclusively right here for you all. 

We have an in-depth and honest conversation about all the ins and outs of facial hair. She shares some of her favorite products and her celeb tips and tricks for brow and lash hair. She also guides us through what your personal brow shape should look like. We even talk about ‘lady shaving’ and why you should start this at-home beauty hack! There’s no shame in this episode and its full of amazing tips. Listen-in and have fun with us!

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The winter season requires different maintenance for our hair in order to make it co-operate. This subject is something people reach me for all the time. Living in NYC, we are exposed to dry heat indoors, and whipping, freezing winds when outdoors.  Both these environments can negatively affect our hair all season. These are my current top 5 winter hair hacks that help me get through the winter by protecting my locks. Every step you take has a huge impact on the overall health of your hair. I explain what happens to our scalps in the winter, products I love and who they’re suited for and how to use them. Please note I am not sponsored by any of these brands. This is a tried, tested and true list of my faves. I also share some tips and tricks for managing your hair that will simplify your life and get your one step closer to beautiful, healthy and cooperative hair.

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Jessica Cording is a registered dietitian, health coach, and writer with a passion for helping people streamline their wellness routine and establish a balanced relationship with food and exercise. She makes drama-free healthy living approachable and enjoyable. This is one of my favorite interviews. This episode is packed with free nutritional advice that anyone can benefit from. We talk about diet and hair health, her experiences with clients, and how to approach diets and different food types. She also shares with us a few easy to digest tips on managing stress and how to incorporate tiny practices into your day to really make the best version on your fabulous self. 

For more information on this amazing being who understands that we don't have time for radical changes or diets, that we are all human, busy with our lives and we need guidance more than anything, go to her website https://www.jessicacordingnutrition.com. @jesscording on IG and follow us for the latest on all things hair health: @hairlikeherspodcast 

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Micropigmentation, if you’ve never heard of this term before, is basically small pigments applied to your scalp. It’s incredibly popular as it’s blown up actually. I’ve seen so many people with it, but there are too many people performing it and I personally had to find out what the correct and safe way of having it done consisted of. Life is full of hacks and this is just another fine one. To answer all my questions, my guest, Dr. Nikki D. Hill is the most knowledgeable person around. She is a board-certified dermatologist, hair transplant surgeon, and medical hair restoration expert nationally recognized for the diagnosis and management of hair loss conditions. She is the founder of the Skin of Culture and Hair Center (SOCAH Center) in Atlanta, GA, where she focuses on the needs of hair loss patients. She knows way too much about hair loss treatments especially about this specific one involving tattooing the scalp to appear thicker and fuller. Sounds crazy? It’s actually an incredibly clever solution. Listen in to hear who this is for, what it feels like and what you can expect. For before and after pictures, visit my Instagram account @hairlikeherspodcast.

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Clean and safe hair products are starting to pop up out of nowhere. What does it mean to be clean and safe and what are the benefits? This episode features a fellow hairstylist Helen Reavey who is not only an accomplished international fashion and editorial hairstylist but she understands how your hair and scalp health depends on your daily hair products. She created a product line that is so safe and chock full of powerful ingredients. We discuss the difference in your conventional hair products vs. the new standards of today. Find out what to look for in a good shampoo, conditioner and scalp detox. Listen in to learn how to get the most out of your products and the correct way to shampoo and condition according to each hair type, the reasons why you want to pay attention to your scalp, and what it takes to grow healthier and thicker hair. Helen also shares her number one hair hack! Its jam packed and I think both consumers and hairdressers alike will really enjoy this one for so many reasons. 

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