Hair Therapy

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Aug 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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August 17, 2026Episode 161 hr 7 min

Hair systems are more than just adding hair

Send us Fan Mail Hair systems are more than just adding hair Matthew McIlveen has a background in women's hair loss; he first had an interest in fashion and styled wigs for his flatmates who were drag queens! He then got into medical wigs and the emotional element behind his work completely changed. We discuss adding hair systems & hair replacement to salon services, how to do it well, safely and with compassion. He offers education in sensitivity and team behaviour to help them respond appropriately. There are different hair systems to suit different people. Matthew describes how consultations and aftercare are so important, and managing expectations is key. Matthew shares how services like hair replacement can help to make your business stand out. Connect with Matthew: Instagram Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

August 10, 2026Episode 1544 min

Jak Inhibitors update for alopecia areata

Send us Fan Mail Jak Inhibitors update for alopecia areata Tommy Hall is originally from Maine, near Boston, but now lives in London. He first came on the podcast in February 2023, after experiencing alopecia areata, which evolved into universalis, and lost all of the hair on his entire body. He began using JAK inhibitors to treat his condition, which were not approved on the NHS at the time to treat hair loss. He joins me today with an update on his progress, sharing that he has now tried three different types of JAK inhibitor, the challenges that have come with this, and even the clinical trial he is now participating in. Tommy says that he has come to terms with his hair loss, and how this experience has forced him to challenge what he felt about himself, his identity and his relationship with how he looks. He has seen great success in the last 18 months, with his SALT score going from 100 to 7! Connect with Tommy: Instagram Alopecia Connection Podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

August 3, 2026Episode 1446 min

Looking for joy ~ How being intentional can help you with your skin & haircare routine.

Send us Fan Mail Looking for joy ~ How being intentional can help you with your skin & haircare routine. Michelle Doan is an immigrant, born in Vietnam, she fled the country with her family after the fall of Saigon, and ended up in Thailand. She settled in Canada at ten years old, and was only the second Asian family in the whole school. She couldn't speak English and found it diffucult. As a teen she developed cystic acne, and shares that she felt very ugly and like she didn't fit in. This led to her feeling isolated, until she found an aesthetician that could give her help and advice on managing her skin. Later on she was going through a divorce, sleeping on someone's sofa and trying to build a business. She ended up with depression, but was in denial. She then found that during COVID, her business dropped and everything changed. Michelle shares how she didn't feel confident or beautiful growing up, and Emani was created from frustration. She was able to create products that helped to meet her own needs as she navigated hormonal changes and sensitive skin. She began to curate her thoughts, and these days, her positive mindset and habits is key to her success. She beleives in building welness from within aswell as the outside. We discuss how, as a business, transparency and building trust is key. Connect with Emani: Instagram Website Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

July 27, 2026Episode 1354 min

Advocating for your own health ~ support through menopause, thyroid & hormones.

Send us Fan Mail Advocating for your own health ~ support through menopause, thyroid & hormones . Cindy Dupuie is a functional medicine nutritionist who now focuses on perimenopause & menopause, helping women become their own advocate for their health. She likes to help women with diabetes, thyroid issues, HRT, digestion & weight loss. We discuss how hormonal changes can have an effect on women as they age, with issues such as anxiety, and the importance of oestrogen for the body. Connect with Cindy: Instagram @cindy_dupuie Video: What End Is Up When It Comes To HRT https://youtu.be/A-jMfvQifjo YouTube channel Signature Course : Grace In Transition for Women Of A Certain Age https://alivingbalance.net/course/ Free Download Lab Checklist for The Pause Years https://alivingbalance.net/guide-to-essential-lab-work-download-page/ Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

July 20, 2026Episode 1242 min

Working to reduce our toxic environment by going back to traditional ingredients

Send us Fan Mail Working to reduce our toxic environment by going back to traditional ingredients Anna Asi is the founder of Jadu beauty, a New York based brand focused around natural, chemical free hair & scalp care. She combines generational formulations from the Middle East with a modern, simplified approach to hair wellness. She believes that scalp care is the foundation of leng-term hair growth. We discuss the hidden impact of our everyday hair products and the cumulative effect of a build up of chemicals in all the products in our homes. Anna wanted to create products that were safe to use, even if you are sensitive to different ingredients. She is now working on expanding the range to include new products. Connect with Anna: Instagram Amazon Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

July 13, 2026Episode 1136 min

Your skin is a living biochemical organ

Send us Fan Mail Your skin is a living biochemical organ Benjamin Knight Fuchs has 40 years as a pharmacist, nutritionist & skincare chemist. He has experience running a compound pharmacy for people who suffered burns & wounds. Ben states that the missing link in the beauty industry is healing. He says that although skin looks inert, it is a complex, responsive structure, referred to as the 'third brain'. He approaches skincare from a health perspective, rather than a cosmetic or topical perspective. His focus is on the skin cells, rather than the skin in general. We discuss how gut health & skin & scalp health are all related, and the essential nutrients needed. Connect with Ben: Instagram Website Youtube Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

July 6, 2026Episode 1046 min

From breast cancer surgeon to patient ~ dealing with cancer from both sides

Send us Fan Mail From breast cancer surgeon to patient ~ dealing with cancer from both sides Liz O'Riordan grew up in a medical family, and always knew she wanted to become a surgeon. She specialised in breast surgery and has a PHD in thyroid cancers and how they develop. As a female in a male dominated field she has faced bullying and sexual harassment and had a very stressful, high pressured job. She has been a surgeon for over 15 years, and has performed thousands of surgeries. She had lots of knowledge on treating cancer, but when she was diagnosed herself at 40, she found dealing with cancer from the patient's perspective very different. We discuss her own journey, and her hair loss, and how she has learned to embrace her new identity. Liz describes how there can often be an element of reinvention after cancer treatment. Connect with Liz: Instagram Website The complete guide to breast cancer book Podcast Will it make the boat go faster? - book Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

June 29, 2026Episode 950 min

Using probiotics in scalp care

Send us Fan Mail Using probiotics in scalp care Arielle Hobdy founded Bea's Bayou to create products to support & nourish her skin rather than to force or 'fix' things. Arielle has seborrheic dermatitis and was looking for a better solution for someone living with a chronic skin sensitivity. She began formulating products that focus on calming, regulating & respecting the skin's natural learning and recovery process. She has created probiotic- forward care for sensitive skin & scalp, and eczema-prone systems, after looking at the types of ingredients, quantities and combinations. Her brand is about emotional relief, confidence and breaking the cycle of fighting our bodies. Arielle was inspired by her Grandmother's natural approach to cooking & treatments in the bayou. Connect with Bea's Bayou: Instagram Facebook Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

June 22, 2026Episode 836 min

Growing old, staying young - Supporting hair follicle longevity

Send us Fan Mail Growing old, staying young - Supporting hair follicle longevity Balasim Jasim has a background in dentistry, and after a war in his country, he had to rebuild his life and became involved in business development. He operates in 4 languages, and is now working for Oxford Biolabs, driving international expansion. He explains the importance of using clinically validated products to target certain concerns around the changing needs of our hair as we age. Balasim shares the concepts of supporting mitochondrial activity, potassium channels and follicle metabolic processes. As the amount of people over 60 in our population increases, products that help people to age well and support longevity will be in demand. Connect with Balasim: LinkedIn Instagram Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist course Support the show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!

June 15, 2026Episode 740 min

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

Send us Fan Mail Taking 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 show Connect with Hair therapy: Facebook Instagram Twitter Clubhouse- @Hair.Therapy Hair Therapy Website Donate towards the podcast Start your own podcast Hair & Scalp Salon Specialist Course ~ Book now to become an expert!