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Send us Fan Mail Season break ~ end of season 11  Another season finished! Thanks to all the guests that have brought so much to the podcast, there will be more amazing guests when we return very soon with season 12! Check out Polytar medicated shampoo Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Finding balance ~ Can we improve the health of our future hair? Tom Smith has been in the hair industry for 20 years. He began his journey by training at Sassoon, working in London, he has also travelled the world delivering & creating education, working with brands & developing products. He is the global ambassador for K18, a leading hair health expert & industry stylist. His work drives trends & innovation. Tom shares how he wants to bridge the gap between hair and other wellness & beauty services to prioritise hair health & longevity for his clients. We discuss how products work, looking at the difference between cosmetic products & molecular hair repair. Tom is passionate about not only supporting hair health, but also to shift the focus to impacting the quality of your hair in the future, before it's even been produced! Connect with Tom: Instagram Aevum K18 Calecim Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Life after cancer treatment ~ The long road to recovery  Penny Mitchell is a breast cancer survivor & cancer wellness mentor. She shares her story to help & inspire others. Penny trained as a chef and loved working in hospitality, which led her to travel abroad. She was diagnosed with breast cancer at 47, just before lockdown which came as a big shock. We discuss her journey, and how she struggled to get back to health & when she went back to work.  We look at her strategies and positive practices she employed to help her recover. She likes to support others with health & wellbeing on their cancer journey. Her treatment includes tamoxifen, which she will be on for ten years, and has side effects.  Connect with Penny: Instagram Arts for health Milton Keynes Hospital charity The Hair & Skin Clinic Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail BFRBs  Clare Mackay has studied psychology & neuroscience, looking at diseases & disorders, along with ageing & dementia. She herself lives with trichotillomania, and explains all about BFRBs, body focused repetitive behaviours, and how they can impact peoples' lives. Clare wants to help people overcome the shame and embarrassment that often accompanies these disorders, and states that one in 20 people live with this. We discuss how reducing the stigma around these behaviours can help to raise awareness and reduce feelings of shame. In sharing her own stories of the good, the bad & the ugly encounters she has faced, we also look at how we can support people and ensure that they can have a positive experience, and how having a negative experience can be life changing for some, just as a good one can be. Connect with Clare: Instagram Youtube 6 things to know about BFRBs Book Salonfocus magazine article Website Conference BFRB charity UK & Ireland Leo foundation Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Haircare & science ~ How to make sure you get evidence based education Dorian White is a certified trichologist, educator & lead consultant for haircare brands. With over 8 years of scientific research roles, she assists brands with formulation, R & D, and marketing.  She has devised a new educational programme and is a hair science instructor. We look at red flags in marketing, the differences between influencers and factual information from reliable experts. Connect with Dorian: About Dorian Instagram Scalp Health and Haircare Education Certification Program Hair loss resources Haircare company consulting Association of Professional Trichologists membership enrolment Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail How to age well naturally, support your hair health and reduce menopausal symptoms. Juliana Spaven is known as Silver Highlights. She is married with 2 children, and since she reached her 40s, she has had symptoms of perimenopause, and started to feel like her life was going in the wrong direction. She experienced hair loss, poor skin, disrupted sleep, anxiety and weight gain. She shares her discoveries and strategies in how to navigate the journey into menopause, along with how to change your mindset. Juliana describes how you have the ability to change and to make positive changes in your life, setting boundaries, having uncomfortable conversations and prioritising your own health.  We look at how to index more on joy and focus less on what we 'have' to do. She states that your appearance should be the least interesting thing about you! Connect with Juliana: Instagram Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Recognising & treating female pattern hair loss W/ the Dubai Hair Doctor  Michael Ryan is a world-renowned clinical trichologist, trained with the Institute of Trichologists in London, and is now based in Dubai. He specialises in female pattern hair loss, and shares his experiences of treating hair loss in different countries and different cultures. Michael states how key the emotional aspect of hair loss can be, and why he decided to pursue a Doctorate in psychology to be able to better support patients. He explains that female pattern hair loss, in his experience, is the most misdiagnosed form of alopecia. We talk about HRT, along with his tried & tested avenues for treatment. Connect with Michael: Instagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail How specialist education can help you to meet every client's needs  Anika Wilding from the Hair Hive & hair loss clinic has been in the hair industry since leaving school. She is a specialist in vivid colours Anika also offers various hair loss solutions, including hair extensions, hair integration systems, customised pieces & Scalp micropigmentation. We discuss her further training in phlebotomy & IV nutrition so that she is able to offer vitamin injections, and possibly PRP in the future. She shares why it is important to be able to offer these services safely & utilising measurable data to back it up. Anika has now also began to study trichology so that she can expand her knowledge and be able to help more of her community. She highlights the importance of training with the right providers, and finding courses that meet your needs to be able to work safely & ethically. Connect with Anika: Instagram Facebook Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Studying trichology ~ A route to success  Angie Stoker, the owner of Gro Hair trichology has clinics in Hull & Middlesborough. She began as a salon apprentice at age 17, where she quickly got promoted to management. After she had her daughter, she wanted to explore more education routes, and began studying trichology with Trichocare. She qualified in 2019, when she opened her first clinic. She then decided to study also with the Institute of Trichology, to broaden her knowledge & delve deeper into certain aspects. We discuss her education journey, where she shares her unique perspective on both courses. She states how important it is to build professional relationships, and how she has cultivated relationships with local GP's who are open to helping their patients with their hair loss. Angie also shares her views on public safety & regulation within the industry. Connect with Angie: Instagram LinkedIn Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Autoimmune conditions & chronic stress ~ Improving your quality of life  Dorian Soanes is a nutritionist based in Surrey who helps people reverse the symptoms of autoimmune & chronic conditions. Having been diagnosed with graves disease himself, which is a thyroid condition, he understands first-hand how debilitating these diseases can be. He began to notice symptoms that got progressively worse over time, to the point where he couldn't function in his everyday life.  Dorian managed to make changes in his life that reduced his symptoms & caused his condition to go into remission. We discuss how small incremental changes can compound over time to make a big difference to a person's health, and how he uses personalised interventions  for each individual. Dorian shares how your immune system works, the genes that may give you a predisposition to autoimmune conditions, and how stress and cortisol levels have an impact. Connect with Dorian: Instagram Facebook group Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Having a positive mindset when dealing with the challenges of hair loss  Kellie Rhymes is a mindset coach, host of the Bougie Baldie podcast & host of the US scarring alopecia support group. Kellie has personally experienced hair loss, in her late 20's she discovered a bald spot. It took her a while to seek help, and by this time it had got worse. She saw a Dermatologist, who diagnosed her with CCCA, a scarring alopecia, but told her there was nothing that could be done.  As the hair loss progressed, eventually she decided to take back control, shaved her head & got scalp micropigmentation. Her podcast, coaching & support group helps bring people together and lets them know that they are not alone. They can claim back their confidence. Connect with Kellie: Instagram Website Scarring alopecia foundation Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail The wonders of the hair follicle ~ Hair & skin science  Gill Westgate is a specialist consultant in hair & skin sciences  & the cosmetics industry. She studied the immune privilege of the hair follicle, and the extra cellular matrix. She began a hair research programme with Unilever in 1983 and shares her knowledge on the hair follicle with us, stating that they are a lot more complicated than most people imagine! She describes the incredibly complex nerve supply to the hair bulb and we chat about the microbiome and how it can support hair growth. We look at the biotechnology that is being used to create products in the cosmetics industry and the new plant based biosurfactants being engineered to replace oil, fossil fuel & palm oil options. Connect with Gill: LinkedIn Cosmetics Cluster Ruka Hair BBIA Webinar  https://bcaorg.com/training_development/details/developing-and-marketing-cosmetic-ingredients-2026 Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Working on why ~ Becoming an inspirational leader  Will Grover is a life coach, entrepreneur & Amazon best selling author from Hythe in Kent. Over the years he has built a few businesses and run large teams. He decided he really wanted to help people and loves the fact that coaching can change people's futures. Will has studied business coaching & behavioural science, he helps people to lead their teams to be more productive. He is fascinated with psychology. Will states how high vibe, high performing teams can make a great salon business and keep clients coming back.  We discuss how getting to know your team & what motivates them can help to build your business and make it a success.  Will shares why, as a business we need to be evolving for 2026, and the 4 'V's that you can use to help make changes in your business. Connect with Will: Instagram Use code HALFPRICE for an amazing 50% off breakthrough call Flex - Working on Why Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Trend Predictions ~ What to expect for 2026  Callum the 'Hair King' has always been very creative, used to dress up in childhood and wear wigs. He began working in a salon and loved it.  He was sent on a curly hair course and really enjoyed it, and specialises in curls. Callum believes further education and keeping up to date with the latest trends & techniques is really important. We discuss why it's important to be able to meet the needs of your community and be able to service all of your clients. Keeping up to date is key, and looking to the future helps to elevate your work, looking at trend predictions and what will come next helps you to keep ahead of the game and be prepared for what clients will come and ask for in the future.  Callum shares the big trends that are emerging for the year ahead, including 'glossing' treatments, clients will be looking for their hair to be super shiny, the latest colour trends and pantones, and the potential problems this could cause for clients and stylists. We look at why consumer education and critical thinking are key going forward, and the importance of seeking advice from qualified professionals, rather than influencers or tiktok trends. Scalp care will also be a big focus in 2026, and so we need to make sure clients are getting safe and accurate information. Connect with Callum: Instagram TikTok Website Youtube Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo

Send us Fan Mail Hair transplantation ~ Succeeding as a female in a Male-Dominated Field Margaret Zakhary is a surgical PA, licensed in 9 US states.  She has a family history of hair loss, with her Mum first experiencing hair loss at 16 years old, when she suffered permanent scarring from chemical damage. She tried wearing a wig for hair loss, but it looked terrible! Later on, when she was only 33, she became very ill, and Margaret, being just ten, began experiencing hair loss herself, and since has had several forms of hair loss throughout her life. She believes in turning tragedy into purpose, and shares how these events inspired her to study hair loss, to ensure that every patient has an advocate, and that they can get the care they need. Connect with Margaret: Instagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!  Polytar Medicated Shampoo