Podcast
Hair Therapy
Hosted by Kate Holohan · EN
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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Your skin is a living biochemical organ
1w ago00:36:22Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailYour 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:InstagramWebsiteYoutube 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!
Transcribe →From breast cancer surgeon to patient ~ dealing with cancer from both sides
2w ago00:46:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFrom 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:InstagramWebsiteThe complete guide to breast cancer bookPodcastWill it make the boat go faster? - book 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!
Transcribe →Using probiotics in scalp care
3w ago00:50:27Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailUsing 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:InstagramFacebook 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!
Transcribe →Growing old, staying young - Supporting hair follicle longevity
Jun 2200:36:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailGrowing 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:LinkedInInstagram 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!
Transcribe →Taking a multi-faceted long term approach to treating hair loss
Jun 1500:40:54Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →Can you perform Hair transplants on textured hair?
Jun 800:38:43Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →How hormones can affect hair loss
Jun 100:38:06Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →What happens when a hair transplant doesn't go to plan?
May 2500:31:17Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →How advances in science can improve hair recovery in chemotherapy
May 1800:48:30Tap to summarizeSend 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!
Transcribe →Challenging the Beauty Industry's fear - based narratives around ageing
May 1100:51:11Tap to summarizeSend 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!
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