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 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 possible care, the aftercare they received when it came to procuring a wig was severely lacking.

The ladies decided to get involved in the L'Oreal My New Hair programme, along with Trevor Sorbie, to help educate hairdressers in how best to help cancer patients get a better standard of care and service.
They have produced a toolkit to help patients to get a suitable wig and be able to have it fitted and customised.

You can contact the charity for leaflets, resources, templates and information for fundraising and support.

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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 implement to lessen the impact of cancer on her life and her body, helping her to regain her sense of self.

As a self-confessed workaholic, she shares how she would have chemotherapy on her lunch break and then return to work! And how the experience has actually helped her to learn to slow down, listen to her body and make the necessary adjustments to improve her health and recovery.

Lesley is an inspiration with her positivity and selfless approach to life. She feels that by not letting it get the better of her, and keeping up with normal life as much as possible, it has helped her work through her depression and fight for her recovery.

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How many everyday medications could have an effect your hair

Araz 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 body, including inhabiting the hair. The Contraceptive pill, aspirin, thyroid medication, blood pressure treatment, to name a few, can all have different negative effects on the hair.

She shares the benefits of her experience through her own education brand, including her podcast, to help inspire and develop others, as she knows how much learning has enabled her to grow professionally and also personally.

Araz believes that you can always learn more, and you can gain from those around you, such as our clients, who can be an untapped resource! Education and knowledge should be sought out to ensure you excel in your career and enjoy what you do.

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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 with alopecia and what it's like to be a stand-up comedian and TV presenter living with hair loss.

She recently completed over 50k to raise money for Alopecia UK,


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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.

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• Hair fibres
• Derma-rollering
• PRP

Brian 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 tried and tested many different avenues, and has even produced his own brand of hair fibres. He documents his journey and all his findings honestly on YouTube.

He also has an amazing offer for all listeners- a FREE hair fibres! Just send him a request!

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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
~Social pressures and typical preconceptions
~Common conditions and treatments

We also look at the decline in chemical processing of the hair and what that means for future fashions/ Hairdressing practices.

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Hair in Recovery ~ haircare after cancer treatment

Lauren 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 course, discovering the emotion of hair loss, and how clients feel after hair replacement services.

We also talk about how trichology plays a role in understanding more about how the hair and scalp works and how to look after it in times of poor health.

The Cancer Haircare Chairty have a vision of world where all cancer patients can locate a hairdresser or hair loss professional who is competent, compassionate and confident to deliver thoughtful services throughout the duration of their cancer related hair loss journey. 

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How to create multiple streams of income and protect your future

Angelica Prather is an income strategist and coach.

'You are the CEO of your life'

She gained a degree in cosmetology after college and has been a hairdresser for 20 years.
She believes that everyone should ideally have three streams of income, and that you should not just be limited to being behind the chair.

Angelica has some amazing ideas and strategies to make sure you are not leaving money on the table, and loves to encourage people to challenge the limitations that may have been placed on them.

She wants to help encourage women to negotiate and ask for more, to rewrite their story.

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Removing the stigma around female hair loss ~ How Alopecia areata led to becoming a wellbeing & mindfulness advocate.

Chloe Sheehan lives with Alopecia. Her condition fluctuates and can improve or worsen at any time.
After her diagnosis, she recognised that her job was causing her stress, and she had a complete career change.
This led to her seeking out mindfulness techniques and looking at the ways she manages stress.

She has gone from adamantly telling herself that she would never get married or have kids because of the condition, to planning a wedding!

She now gives talks in schools on mindfulness and promotes wellbeing, giving children the tools for resilience and stress management.
She also set up an Instagram account to help people find some positivity and know that they are not alone.

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Why business education is just as important as being a great hairdresser

Antony Whitaker has been hairdressing since 1978. He has trained with the best and owned three successful salons and had his own training schools.

He now puts his wealth of knowledge and experience to good use as a salon business coach after finding that stylists on his hairdressing courses were just as keen to learn about their business as they were their craft.

Many hairdressers are creative people, who don't have any formal business training or qualifications. Creative people often see the business side of a salon as boring.
But Antony is here to explain how business can be just as creative, and how it is an ever-changing entity in itself, constantly growing and evolving.

He also hosts the 'Grow your salon business' Podcast.

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