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Losing Her Hair, Finding Her Power: Amber Jean On Having The Courage To Be Seen
At just 15 years old, Amber Jean’s world changed overnight. One tiny bald patch turned into complete hair loss within a year and for the next decade she hid behind wigs, determined to survive but terrified to be seen.
Today she has not only embraced her hair free identity, she has built a game changing brand that is transforming the wig industry, working with household names like Gail Porter and Davina McCall, and giving women the service, products and confidence she never had.
In this powerful conversation, Amber opens up about the moment she lost it all, the panic attacks that blindsided her during the happiest chapter of her life, and how a yoga retreat in Goa became the turning point that changed everything. She shares the unfiltered truth about living with alopecia, why hair is so deeply tied to identity, and the emotional weight of navigating stares, questions and shame as well as the joy of creating a community where women finally feel seen.
We talk about wigs as both armour and accessory, the difference between hiding and choosing, and why she is breaking taboos in an industry that has been left behind for far too long.
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Key moments include:
✔ The teenage heartbreak that shaped her resilience and ambition.
✔ How panic attacks became a catalyst for deep self discovery.
✔ Going from full time wig wearer to proudly owning her hair free look.
✔ Building a brand that gives women confidence without compromise.
✔ Collaborating with icons like Gail Porter and Davina McCall.
✔ Launching the worlds first contemporary wig rental service.
Ambers mission is clear. No woman facing hair loss should ever feel invisible again.
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Follow Ellie McKay:
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official/?hl=en-gb
🔗 On a Mission Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissionpodcast2.0/?hl=en-gb
Follow Amber Jean:
🔗 Website: https://amberjeanshop.com
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberjeanrowan/?hl=en
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberjeanshop/?hl=en
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By Ellie MckayAt just 15 years old, Amber Jean’s world changed overnight. One tiny bald patch turned into complete hair loss within a year and for the next decade she hid behind wigs, determined to survive but terrified to be seen.
Today she has not only embraced her hair free identity, she has built a game changing brand that is transforming the wig industry, working with household names like Gail Porter and Davina McCall, and giving women the service, products and confidence she never had.
In this powerful conversation, Amber opens up about the moment she lost it all, the panic attacks that blindsided her during the happiest chapter of her life, and how a yoga retreat in Goa became the turning point that changed everything. She shares the unfiltered truth about living with alopecia, why hair is so deeply tied to identity, and the emotional weight of navigating stares, questions and shame as well as the joy of creating a community where women finally feel seen.
We talk about wigs as both armour and accessory, the difference between hiding and choosing, and why she is breaking taboos in an industry that has been left behind for far too long.
⸻
Key moments include:
✔ The teenage heartbreak that shaped her resilience and ambition.
✔ How panic attacks became a catalyst for deep self discovery.
✔ Going from full time wig wearer to proudly owning her hair free look.
✔ Building a brand that gives women confidence without compromise.
✔ Collaborating with icons like Gail Porter and Davina McCall.
✔ Launching the worlds first contemporary wig rental service.
Ambers mission is clear. No woman facing hair loss should ever feel invisible again.
⸻
Connect & Follow
Follow Ellie McKay:
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellie_mckay_official/?hl=en-gb
🔗 On a Mission Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onamissionpodcast2.0/?hl=en-gb
Follow Amber Jean:
🔗 Website: https://amberjeanshop.com
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberjeanrowan/?hl=en
🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amberjeanshop/?hl=en