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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 was so self conscious that he wore hats everywhere, even to dinner out and to a  wedding! Because he didn't want to answer questions around his hair loss and found it upsetting when people assumed he had cancer. 

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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 of products, how easy it is to do, the pitfalls and legal considerations, along with all the steps involved.

What are the advantages of having your own products?

Karen also speaks about the importance of choosing to work with people who are in alignment with your brand values and vision.
Along with the products, Karen has built some personalised rituals and application techniques to make sure that the salons who use them stand apart from others in their area, giving them a point of difference, and how this can build loyalty for you and the brand.

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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 to everyone in their community, and to provide representation for everyone, including in the product ranges salons offer.

She wants to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses that honour diversity and culture.

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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!

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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 textured hair and getting to know what it needs and likes, and encourages others to do the same with their own hair, and for their clients!

She urges people to jump in when it comes to working with textured hair and not to be scared to work with curls.

We discuss how to work with textured hair, much product to apply, the difference between cocktailing and layering products and maintenance.

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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, (including eyebrows, nails, face shape).
Their volunteers include make-up artists, Hairstylists and stylists to help you learn methods & techniques for changes in make-up, how to deal with new hair growth, different lengths, texture & colour, skin texture and what to wear for different body sizes or shape.

Kassi describes how 'superficial' treatments such as hair and make-up can have a deeper significance for cancer patients who just want to get back to feeling like themselves.


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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 misconception that hairdressing or any vocational courses are not a pathway to a lucrative career, and the negative connotations that these are only for students who are not suitable for A-level courses or University.
Sarah has the stats to prove that actually these jobs can be just as high earning if not more!

We discuss the benefits of an apprenticeship programme, and what the future may hold for the industry.

Her academy has grown since 2008, and she has worked hard to find ways to work with employers to make sure both them and their trainees are well supported.

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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 any action, and now realises that she was on the verge of burnout, with low iron, migraines, body shakes and brittle, poor quality hair.

We discuss how hair loss can be a sign of other issues such as deficiencies in the bodies that should not be ignored, and where to go to get effective help.

Jess says that her experience has changed her approach to client consultations, and has made her a better hairdresser as a result.

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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 LGBTQIA+ people.

Keri is all about challenging stereotypes, and unpicking social constructs, gently suggesting how we can make small changes to be more inclusive,

We discuss how the journey to your salon begins far before a client sits in your chair, and what you can do to show that you are Trans and non- binary friendly.

We also look at the benefits of hourly pricing and gender neutral pricing.

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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 molecular biology from the Florida Institute of Technology.

Gaby is deeply passionate about sharing her knowledge and research while continuing the movement of cherishing, embracing, and discovering your natural beauty.

We look at contributing factors such as scalp health and the microbiome of your scalp, along with your diet and the microbiome of your gut!
She also explains how stress can have an impact on your hair and scalp health.

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