Talking Hair Loss with Katie Dear

Send us Fan Mail

My guest today is Serica McLean, who has an alopecia condition called Lichen Planopilaris. In the first episode of this podcast, we talked about the same condition where hair loss was extremely rapid over a couple of weeks. In Serica’s case, however, it has been a very slow progression over several years.

Serica shares her challenging initial journey with her GP, which lacked positive progress, and her eventual visit to a dermatologist. Of course, we also discuss the impact on mental health and her process of coming to terms with and accepting her alopecia. You’ll hear an inspirational story about her teaching in secondary school and how she raises awareness of living with alopecia among the teens she teaches every year.

We also talk about her journey with Alopecia UK, finding support groups, and eventually becoming a speaker at their charity events. Serica sets a fantastic example, showing that it’s okay to be yourself however you choose — whether that’s wearing wigs, hats, or bravely embracing a shaved head — as long as it reflects your true self.

Enjoy the show!

Support & Resources:

• If you need support with an alopecia condition, contact Alopecia UK
  
  
• For wigs, products, help, and advice, visit Katie Dear
  
  

If you have a story to share, or you’re a past client who feels safe telling your journey with hair loss, please get in touch. Whether your hair loss is due to treatment or an alopecia condition, I’d love to hear from you.
 📩 Contact me here

Let’s help people step out of the silence and start talking about their hair loss.

Follow me on social media:

• Instagram: @katiedearltd
  
  
• LinkedIn: Katie Dear
  
  
• TikTok: @katiedearltd
  
  
• Facebook: Katie Dear Hair Loss & Wigs
  
  

If you need support with an Alopecia condition contact - https://www.alopecia.org.uk/

If you need support if you are going through treatment there are many amazing charities such as Macmillen and Maggies Charity.

For wigs, products, help and Advice -  https://katiedear.co.uk/

If you have a story that you think needs to be told or you are a client that I have seen in the past purchasing wigs and you feel safe in telling your journey of hair loss, do get in touch.   Whether your hair loss  is from going through treatment or an Alopecia condition, do get in touch.    Email me at  https://katiedear.co.uk/contact/

Lets try and get people out of the silence and get them talking about their hair loss condition.

For wigs, products  with help and Advice -  https://katiedear.co.uk/

FOLLOW ME ON - 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wigsatkatiedearltd/
LI:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiedearltd/ 
TkTk: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiedearltd
FB : https://www.katiedearhairlossandwigconsultancy

Send us Fan Mail

I’m joined by Naomi Hall from the amazing charity Alopecia UK. We discuss the incredible support they provide to people with alopecia and the events they run to raise awareness — for both those with the condition and those who want to understand it better.

Naomi also shares her personal journey with hair loss, as she herself has Alopecia Areata. We even talk about the Jada and Will Smith moment at the 2022 Academy Awards and whether it helped bring alopecia into the public conversation in a positive way.

If you or someone you know is experiencing hair loss, whether diagnosed or not, this episode is full of warmth, honesty, and practical insight. You’ll hear Naomi’s story, learn about the incredible work of Alopecia UK, and gain encouragement and understanding for your own journey.

Listen now and enjoy the show!

--

If you need support with an Alopecia condition contact - https://www.alopecia.org.uk/

If you need support if you are going through treatment there are many amazing charities such as Macmillen and Maggies Charity.

For wigs, products, help and Advice -  https://katiedear.co.uk/

If you have a story that you think needs to be told or you are a client that I have seen in the past purchasing wigs and you feel safe in telling your journey of hair loss, do get in touch.   Whether your hair loss  is from going through treatment or an Alopecia condition, do get in touch.    Email me at  https://katiedear.co.uk/contact/

Lets try and get people out of the silence and get them talking about their hair loss condition.

For wigs, products  with help and Advice -  https://katiedear.co.uk/

FOLLOW ME ON - 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wigsatkatiedearltd/
LI:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiedearltd/ 
TkTk: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiedearltd
FB : https://www.katiedearhairlossandwigconsultancy

Send us Fan Mail

In my first episode, I talk to an amazing lady who lost all her hair quite rapidly. We chat about that journey — from how it felt, to who she could confide in, what support she had, and life wearing wigs.

We also explore the vulnerabilities, the effect on mental health, being your true self on holiday, and coping with the day-to-day back home. It’s got everything in here, so grab a cuppa and enjoy! ☕

Elaine has Lichen Planopilaris, a scarring alopecia condition. We also discuss trichologists, who help with both hair and skin disorders — just make sure whoever you choose is a member of the Institute of Trichologists.

If you need support, visit Alopecia UK
, Macmillan
, or Maggie’s Charity
.

For wigs, products, and advice, visit katiedear.co.uk
.

Let’s help people step out of the silence and start talking about hair loss.

If you need support with an Alopecia condition contact - https://www.alopecia.org.uk/

If you need support if you are going through treatment there are many amazing charities such as Macmillen and Maggies Charity.

For wigs, products, help and Advice -  https://katiedear.co.uk/

If you have a story that you think needs to be told or you are a client that I have seen in the past purchasing wigs and you feel safe in telling your journey of hair loss, do get in touch.   Whether your hair loss  is from going through treatment or an Alopecia condition, do get in touch.    Email me at  https://katiedear.co.uk/contact/

Lets try and get people out of the silence and get them talking about their hair loss condition.

For wigs, products  with help and Advice -  https://katiedear.co.uk/

FOLLOW ME ON - 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/wigsatkatiedearltd/
LI:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiedearltd/ 
TkTk: https://www.tiktok.com/@katiedearltd
FB : https://www.katiedearhairlossandwigconsultancy