Hair Therapy
Kate Holohan
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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Does sugar have an impact on hair loss?
Hair Therapy
01/08/24 • 43 min
David Barreto began to notice is hair thinning at the age of just 20, and by the time he was 22, this had began to be quite noticeable.
He tried various treatments, but did not see any markable improvement. This led him to look into genetic hair loss, where he found that there has been a lot of research done that hadn't been put into use in commercial products. He wanted to bridge the gap between science and commercial products.
He wanted to create products that used natural solutions, adding compounds found in nature, rather than chemicals or synthetic drugs to treat hair loss, as he found that compliance can be an issue with some medical alternatives, along with the health warnings and side effects putting people off or making them a non- viable option.
He then began to create System K11, a science-led company, of which he is co-founder.
Looking at the driving forces behind genetic hair loss, he found studies that showed a correlation to the rate of hair loss and diet, researching into sugary drinks and type 2 diabetes as examples of how a dysregulated metabolism can have an effect on the mitochondrial rate of respiration which limits the amount of energy the hair follicles gain from the glycogen stores around the hair follicles.
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Study to show association with sugary drinks & hair loss
Study to show association with diabetes & hair loss
Studies published by K11:
Focus: Hair follicle glucose metabolism in androgenetic alopecia.
Title: The ‘bald’ phenotype (androgenetic alopecia) is caused by the high glycaemic, high cholesterol and low mineral ‘western diet’
Journal: Trends in Food Science & Technology (An official journal of the European Federation of Food Science and Technology)
Impact Factor: 15.3
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0924224421004362
Focus: AGA and 8 aggravating drivers, including glucose metabolism but also DHT, nutrition, prostraglandins etc
Title: An Updated Etiology of Hair Loss and the New Cosmeceutical Paradigm in Therapy: Clearing ‘the Big Eight Strikes’
Journal: Cosmetics
Impact factor: 3.3
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/10/4/106
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10/31/22 • 49 min
How many everyday medications could have an effect your hair
Araz Nelson from combed education has been a hairstylist for over two decades, starting her career when she was just 15.
She has carried out months of research on the effects of different medications on the hair, the side effects that can be experienced, and how this can produce unstable - sometimes terrifying - results when using chemical treatments such as hair colour!
We discuss how minerals and medications are excreted from the body, including inhabiting the hair. The Contraceptive pill, aspirin, thyroid medication, blood pressure treatment, to name a few, can all have different negative effects on the hair.
She shares the benefits of her experience through her own education brand, including her podcast, to help inspire and develop others, as she knows how much learning has enabled her to grow professionally and also personally.
Araz believes that you can always learn more, and you can gain from those around you, such as our clients, who can be an untapped resource! Education and knowledge should be sought out to ensure you excel in your career and enjoy what you do.
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04/04/22 • 40 min
Losing hair after cancer treatment ~ finding your 'new normal'.
Ania Kasprzak shares her story of her ten month long fight with triple negative breast cancer- one of the most aggressive types!
And yet despite this, and her previous heart attack, or maybe because of these, she believes in the power of positive energy and community.
She says that following her cancer treatment, one of the most emotionally difficult moments for her was when her hair started to come out in handfuls.
She describes her experience with no hair as a mainly positive one, with people being nicer to her, and sharing their own stories with her. She didn't feel that wigs were for her, and so she went around bald or sometimes wore a hat, if it was cold!
We explore how beating cancer can feel like just the beginning, and how there can be a huge journey of recovery after, where life is slightly different and you have to find a new routine, including filling your time which was taken up with hours and hours of treatment.
She also talks about how waiting for her hair to grow back in was torturously slow and a very emotional time for her.
Whilst looking for something positive to fill her time, she took a stained glass course with Kent Adult Education. She took inspiration from the stained glass windows of her childhood catholic church, and started making angels, using recycled materials to help create them.
She finds this therapeutic, and in this way is managing to touch the hearts of many and spread her positivity and love.
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Facebook- View with the Angel ... ( preferably Ania’s Angel :0) | Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/AniasAngels
Instagram- AniasAngels/GlassMagic (@aniasangels7) • Instagram photos and videos
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05/03/21 • 59 min
Overcoming Alopecia Areata ~ How re-evaluating your work/ life balance can have a positive impact on your health
Faced with hair loss, and having a very busy, stressful lifestyle, Karoliina Saunders, a salon owner, educator and international session stylist, made the very bold decision to shave her head, despite believing that hair is a key part of a person's identity.
Along with re- evaluating her work- life balance, she has completely changed the way her salon operates to ensure the mental health and wellbeing of herself and her staff, as well as being able to offer her clients her complete time and attention for their whole visit. We talk about how she made the decision to slow down in her business and take a different approach to seeing her clients.
She also shares her own hair loss journey and talks about how she finds it empowering to know that she may be helping others who are going through the same thing by taking about it. It can be reassuring to know you are not alone, and how important it is to have someone to talk it through with.
We discuss choosing the right wig for you, how to get one personalised and cut, and how to look after it.
Connect with Karoliina:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/karoliina.saunders
https://www.facebook.com/karoliinasaundershair
Website- https://www.karoliinashd.co.uk/index.html
Wigs- https://www.mandevillelondon.com/
Alopecia UK- https://www.alopecia.org.uk/
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Season Five Break
Hair Therapy
06/05/23 • 3 min
It's the end of season 5!
Thankyou to all the guests that have made this possible.
Season six will be here shortly!
I can't wait to bring you more!
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06/17/24 • 53 min
She is losing it ~ A 20 year journey with alopecia
Natalie is 39, and has had alopecia for 20 years.
She has travelled a lot throughout her life, including Sydney & Singapore. She now lives in Amsterdam.
She loves sport and fitness, is a qualified yoga instructor & believes that movement is a huge part of maintaining her health & working on her mindset.
She likes to take time to self reflect and care for her mental health.
Natalie first saw a dermatologist in Australia at 19 years old, but didnt really get any help or solutions.
In January 2024 she experienced total hair loss for the first time, moving from alopecia areata to alopecia universalis. She describes this time as feeling almost like she was being 'rubbed out'.
Natalie shares her story, including steriod injections, wearing wigs, and navigating difficult conversations with friends and family.
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07/01/24 • 51 min
Integrating Eastern & Western medicine to support healthy hair & scalp
Dr Tom Ingegno is a licensed acupuncturist with 23 years experience of integrative medicine.
He offers an approach that extends beyond traditional treatments, incorporating East Asian medicine to help reduce stress and support overall health.
Tom shares how he works preventatively to help work towards a state of 'life enhancing' health, and how Chinese medicine can be used in the treatment of alopecia and hair & scalp health.
We discuss how treatments often have unexpected benefits, and how looking after yourself can lead to a vibrant state of health.
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07/22/24 • 47 min
The challenges of wearing wigs when you have sensory issues
Meg has autism & ADHD. She is a hairstylist and makes wigs in all colours.
She used to have long hair, but after shaving it off in 2018 to support a friend who was having chemotherapy treatment, she found she loved short!
It made her realise that having long hair had been very uncomfortable for her, and triggered her sensory issues. She loved the freedom of having short hair but being able to wear wigs and still enjoy long hair.
Meg creates amazing rainbow wigs, but also has an extensive knowledge of what makes a wig more comfortable for someone who may be on the spectrum and have sensory issues. She has done a lot of research & trial & error into what works and what doesn't.
We discuss the density, fittings, materials, including where the hair is sourced from, and how it is made.
Meg has a mission to make wig making more popular and normalised, as well as making the hair space more welcoming for neurodivergent stylists & clients.
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Becoming a leader in the hairdressing industry
Hair Therapy
08/19/24 • 56 min
Becoming a leader in the hairdressing industry
Rae Palmer began her career in the hairdressing industry in the late 80's, and she has seen a lot of changes in this time.
She has developed her own brand-neutral CPD education programme for hair professionals who want to grow & develop their business and their performance.
She believes we should focus on knowledge before technique, taking the time to learnt the science behind the services we offer as well as the image we portray on social media.
She has created the purple hearts, teaming up with HABIA and the hairdressing council, where collaboration is key in helping to lead & inspire others.
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Season 9 Break
Hair Therapy
04/21/25 • 2 min
Season 9 Break
Another season finished!
Thankyou so much for supporting the show!
Please take a minute to rate, review & subscribe/ follow the podcast, and share it with anyone you think would like it.
There have been tons of great guests, so please take this time to go back over the previous episodes to catch any that you may have missed.
We will be back soon with some more amazing guests. I am so looking forward to bringing you more fab episodes!
If you would like to be featured on the show, please drop me a question and I will answer it on the show.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Hair Therapy have?
Hair Therapy currently has 196 episodes available.
What topics does Hair Therapy cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Health, Business and Hair.
What is the most popular episode on Hair Therapy?
The episode title 'Alopecia Universalis at 17 ~ Why it's important to find connections' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hair Therapy?
The average episode length on Hair Therapy is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hair Therapy released?
Episodes of Hair Therapy are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Hair Therapy?
The first episode of Hair Therapy was released on Feb 28, 2021.
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