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Jun 2026

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Cultivating the conversation around Hair & Scalp health and Hair Loss. Whether you are in the Hair industry and would like to delve deeper into Hair Loss & Scalp conditions, have experienced or are suffering from some kind of alopecia or scalp problem, or would like to offer support to someone who has, think of this as your audio resource Library for everything you would like to know about all aspects of Hair & scalp health & hair life! Delving into all the aspects of: ~ Trichology ~ Expert Interviews ~ Real life stories ~ Nutrition ~ Hair products ~ General and mental wellbeing ~ Treatment options ~ Hair replacement systems & wigs ~ Hair transplants ~ SPMU & micropigmentation ~ DNA testing and much more.

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June 15, 2026Episode 740 min

Taking a multi-faceted long term approach to treating hair loss

Send us Fan MailTaking a multi-faceted long term approach to treating hair loss Maik Van Den Berg is an engineer from the Netherlands, who has been experiencing hair loss since just 22 years old.He was diagnosed with male pattern hair loss, and was offered treatment with medication, which he suffered severe side effects from. This led him to stop using it and started to explore alternative options.Maik describes the side effects he experienced, and how they can gradually creep up on you. He also shares how losing his hair began to have an impact on his self esteem and confidence.He tried lots of products and began to find a combination of things that worked for him. He then developed Neofollics, as he wanted something that was effective but gentle enough to use long term, balancing efficacy with being user friendly.We discuss what can influence the quality of the hair, the chain of cause and effect, and how the concentration and amount of active ingredients can help the potency of any products or treatments.Connect with Maik: Instagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

June 8, 2026Episode 638 min

Can you perform Hair transplants on textured hair?

Send us Fan MailCan you perform Hair transplants on textured hair? Celestine Gitau specialises in cosmetic chemistry and trichology. After a career as a certified nurse, in 2017 she went on to be a hair transplant technician. She works with brands to help to develop products & technologies.Celestine enjoys performing her trichology consultations, and helping people throug their journey. She has now performed over 500 hair transplants, and is an expert in working on afro textured hair.We discuss the unique differences & challenges that this can present, and the specialist experience necessary to extract and place the follicular units successfully, along with advising patients on the best process for them, and aftercare procedures.Connect with Celestine:InstagramLinkedIn Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

June 1, 2026Episode 538 min

How hormones can affect hair loss

Send us Fan MailHow hormones can affect hair loss Chelcey Salinger is the Director of the IAT, and has trichology clinics in Sydney & Adelaide.She sees a lot of women in her clinics, and we discuss how hormonal changes can affect the hair, and the types of hair loss she often comes across.Checey describes different types of conditions that she sees a lot during phases such as menopause, the patterns, and how to recognise them.We also look at contraceptive and HRT options, and which types are the most 'hair friendly'.Chelcey also shares tips on how to support hair health, especially in perimenopause and menopause. Connect with Chelcey:InstagramWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

May 25, 2026Episode 431 min

What happens when a hair transplant doesn't go to plan?

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a hair transplant doesn't go to plan? Dom is a 32 year old electrician, who lives in a van in Scotland.He shares his story about his hair loss journey, including dealing with the side effects of medication, disappointing hair transplant results, and why it's important to consider all your options and get lots of expert advice before making a decision.Dom shares how his confidence was low, so he looked to hair transplants as a way to resolve this. When it didn't give him the result he wanted, it made him reflect on his motivation for his decision.Dom now wears a hair system, and is very open about this on his social media. He says he is much happier now and shares his experience to help others.Connect with Dom:InstagramTikTokYoutube Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

May 18, 2026Episode 348 min

How advances in science can improve hair recovery in chemotherapy

Send us Fan MailHow advances in science can improve hair recovery in chemotherapy Dr Nik Georgopoulos is a highly experienced scientist, cell biologist & molecular biologist. He has a degree in biochemistry & genetics from Leeds University & a PHD.Dr Georgopoulis has studied viruses and how they cause cancer. He looks at what happens when things go wrong. As cancer can affect 1 in 2 people, he looks to try to understand how cancer happens.Nik describes cancer as like a wound that will not stop healing. We discuss the effect that chemotherapy treatment has on the rapidly proliferating cells of the body, including the hair follicles. Scalp cooling can prevent the chemotherapy drugs from entering the keratinocytes, and the hair matrix. Cold cap can help to eliminate the risk of permanent alopecia (PCIA) with certain treatments.Nik has been involved in the development of anti-oxidants that utilises nanotechnology, which can be applied to increase the effectiveness of scalp cooling and help to support the hair during treatment.Connect with Dr Nik:InstagramLinkedInPaxman scalp cooling Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

May 11, 2026Episode 251 min

Challenging the Beauty Industry's fear - based narratives around ageing

Send us Fan MailChallenging the Beauty Industry's fear - based narratives around ageing Natalya Borakowski was born in Russia & emigrated to Arizona.She was destined to be a musician, but the move changed everything.She ended up working in cosmetics at the Chanel counter, and has now founded her own skincare range, Desert Bloom.Natalya is a cosmetic dermatologist. She went through medical school with two small children, and opened her own clinic. She is a very inquisitive person and always wants to know why. She began to look at midlife and question why women seemed to suffer so many physical & mental changes.We discuss perimenopausal transitions, and how declining hormone levels can have a big impact on hair health.Natalya shares how the beauty industry promotes beauty & youth as a currency, which can make ageing women feel inadequate and imperfect. She helps women to nourish themselves & build trust.Connect with Natalya:InstagramDesert bloomPodcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

May 4, 2026Episode 143 min

The underlying factors to hair loss

Send us Fan MailThe underlying factors to hair loss VJ Hamilton, award winning nutritionist helps people with autoimmune issues & hair loss in Harrogate & London. She studied immunology & alopecia at University.She was diagnosed with alopecia herself at just 7 years old, then later also developed psoriasis in her teens too.She got a job in London but began to experience extreme fatigue and had no energy to get through the day. She decided to start to look into nutrition, and after studying, within 2 years, all her skin & hair issues had dissappeared & she got her energy back.She loves working as a nutritionist and helping people with alopecia, especially children. We talk about the influences your environment can have on your hair health, including micotoxins, free radicals & mold. VJ also shares how energy functions, mitochondrial energy and oxidative stress can be factors, and that hair loss is more than just a scalp issue.Connect with VJ:InstagramThreadsWebsite Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

April 6, 2026Episode 204 min

Season break ~ end of season 11

Send us Fan MailSeason 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 showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

March 30, 2026Episode 1947 min

Finding balance ~ Can we improve the health of our future hair?

Send us Fan MailFinding 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:InstagramAevumK18Calecim Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

March 23, 2026Episode 1855 min

Life after cancer treatment ~ The long road to recovery

Send us Fan MailLife 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:InstagramArts for healthMilton Keynes Hospital charityThe Hair & Skin Clinic Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the showConnect with Hair therapy:FacebookInstagramTwitterClubhouse- @Hair.TherapyHair Therapy WebsiteDonate towards the podcast Start your own podcastHair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!