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It's not just about the hair!

Dr Pornima Mhatray has been a medical Doctor for over 30 years, and specialises in hair & skin treatments as she believes that hair or skin problems are a mirror of your overall health, and could be a sign of many possible concerns in the body.

We discuss taking a holistic approach to hair health, looking at many contributing factors, such as diet, stress & cortisol levels, hormones and fitness levels. She recommends nutrition, counselling, even meditation alongside some more conventional treatment options, and more recent innovations such as PRP.

She says she is seeing more patients in her clinic in Mumbai who are younger who are suffering from hair loss, and how this can affect their mental health. For some people, treatments like hair transplants can have a life changing effect, but this needs to be supported by an overall health plan.

Dr Pornima advises that if you are thinking of trying a certain product or medication, it is important to consult a professional to support and guide you.


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Hair transplantation ~ Navigating the industry from a patient's perspective

Spencer Stevenson is an advocate who approaches hair transplantation from the unique perspective of a patient, having had multiple hair transplant surgeries himself.

Through his own mistakes he has learned a great deal, and works hard to help prevent others from being conned or suffering from unethical practices. He knows first hand that the hair transplant industry is not always ethical, and it is important to carry out due diligence and research well before any transplant or procedure.

When spencer was young, he had tons of hair, and this was part of his identity. By the time he was 21, he had began to recede, and by the time he was 24, he had become so self-conscious that he began to become reclusive & depressed. He avoided social situations & missed out on important events.

He tried a hair system, and minoxidil but still wasn't happy. He saw an advert and thought all his prayers had been answered, but this was the start of a long and arduous journey to regain more hair.

Spencer now helps to advise others on what is best for them, helping them to avoid the pitfalls and negatives of the industry.

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Becoming a leader in the hairdressing industry

Rae Palmer began her career in the hairdressing industry in the late 80's, and she has seen a lot of changes in this time.
She has developed her own brand-neutral CPD education programme for hair professionals who want to grow & develop their business and their performance.

She believes we should focus on knowledge before technique, taking the time to learnt the science behind the services we offer as well as the image we portray on social media.

She has created the purple hearts, teaming up with HABIA and the hairdressing council, where collaboration is key in helping to lead & inspire others.

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Taking a holistic approach to hair

Emily Wiens has been in the hair industry for over 15 years, and over this time she has also become a functional movement specialist & yoga teacher.

As her career has progressed, she has grown to take a more health- centred view on hair, starting with her own health & working practices, and expanding into creating her studio, the Holistic Hair Hive.

She now recommends products with more natural ingredients, and we discuss how some product companies have a less than transparent approach when it comes to ingredients and labelling!

Emily shares her knowledge on how you can start to make better choices, and what to consider when wanting to take a healthier approach to haircare.

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Understanding CCCA & restoring hair after cancer treatment

Lorna Jones IAT has been a trichologist since 2018, with clinics in Central & South East London.

She has written two books on trichology & hair, supported by her experience and a degree in Biology!
She believes that to understand how you lose hair, you have to understand how it grows.
We discuss CCCA, what it is, how to recognise it and options to help treat this condition, as well as other scarring alopecias.
Lorna also shares how she has built up a community to support those experiencing hair loss due to cancer treatment, and her work with the NHS and various charities.

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'Way beyond the scalp: A trichologists guid to some common hair loss & scalp problems'

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Is scalp health important or just the latest trend?

Karley Weir is a trichologist in Buckinghamshire who has been in the hair industry for 25 years. She has worked in many different avenues of hair, including cruise ships, TV, working abroad, managing salons,  working in education and now she focuses on hair & scalp health.

As her career progressed, she wanted to understand more about the products she was using and their ingredients, and she began studying trichology ten years ago, when there were very few registered trichologists!

Karley shares her thoughts on the latest trends, and how this could influence salon business, as now 1 in 3 clients may have a concern around their scalp.

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The challenges of wearing wigs when you have sensory issues

Meg has autism & ADHD. She is a hairstylist and makes wigs in all colours.

She used to have long hair, but after shaving it off in 2018 to support a friend who was having chemotherapy treatment, she found she loved short!
It made her realise that having long hair had been very uncomfortable for her, and triggered her sensory issues. She loved the freedom of having short hair but being able to wear wigs and still enjoy long hair.

Meg creates amazing rainbow wigs, but also has an extensive knowledge of what makes a wig more comfortable for someone who may be on the spectrum and have sensory issues. She has done a lot of research & trial & error into what works and what doesn't.

We discuss the density, fittings, materials, including where the hair is sourced from, and how it is made.

Meg has a mission to make wig making more popular and normalised, as well as making the hair space more welcoming for neurodivergent stylists & clients.

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What are the options for Female Pattern Hair loss? 

Dr Mary Alice Mina, a board certified dermatologist from Atlanta, Georgia, shares her knowledge on what female pattern hair loss is, how oestrogen can play a role in this condition and what are the treatment options.

Dr Mina was very artistic at school, and loved to dance, but when she became injured her career took a different path, and she began to take an interest in dermatology & skincare.

She describes how analysing skin conditions can even help to identify other health issues early on.

We discuss different things that may be used to treat or help manage genetic hair loss.

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What is the scalp microbiome and why is it important?

Dr Andrea Echeverry is a microbiologist & immunologist who studies the impact of modern living conditions on the scalp microbiome.

She also offers SMP and specialises in camouflaging hair transplant scars. She works with transplant surgeons & dermatologists to promote the importance of the scalp microbiome.

We discuss what a microbiome is, and why do we need it!
We look at why microbes can be important, and how conditions like dandruff are a form of biofilm in dysbiosis, and how microbes can also be found inside the dermal papilla & hair follicles.

Dr Andrea also shares how hair transplants affect the natural microbiome, and what products mean when they advertise themselves as 'microbiome friendly'.

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Integrating Eastern & Western medicine to support healthy hair & scalp

Dr Tom Ingegno is a licensed acupuncturist with 23 years experience of integrative medicine.

He offers an approach that extends beyond traditional treatments, incorporating East Asian medicine to help reduce stress and support overall health.

Tom shares how he works preventatively to help work towards a state of 'life enhancing' health, and how Chinese medicine can be used in the treatment of  alopecia and hair & scalp health.

We discuss how treatments often have unexpected benefits, and how looking after yourself can lead to a vibrant state of health.

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