Best Trichology Podcasts (2024)

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The challenges of wearing wigs when you have sensory issues 47:31

2h ago47:31

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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 uncomfortabl…

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What are the options for Female Pattern Hair loss? 40:11

6h ago40:11

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What are the options for Female Pattern Hair loss? Dr Mary Alice Mina, a board certified dermatologist from Atlanta, Georgia, shares her knowledge on what female pattern hair loss is, how oestrogen can play a role in this condition and what are the treatment options. Dr Mina was very artistic at school, and loved to dance, but when she became injur…

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What is the scalp microbiome and why is it important? 1:04:34

6d ago1:04:34

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What is the scalp microbiome and why is it important? Dr Andrea Echeverry is a microbiologist & immunologist who studies the impact of modern living conditions on the scalp microbiome. She also offers SMP and specialises in camouflaging hair transplant scars. She works with transplant surgeons & dermatologists to promote the importance of the scalp…

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Integrating Eastern & Western medicine to support healthy hair & scalp 51:53

13d ago51:53

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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 preventative…

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Supporting hair growth through chemical burns, scarring alopecia and menopause. 44:45

21d ago44:45

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Supporting hair growth through chemical burns, scarring alopecia and menopause. Angela Fields is from Florida. She first experienced issues with her hair when she suffered from chemical burns, following the use of relaxer to straighten her hair. She then began to experience thinning in perimenopause, and discovered that she had a deficiency in Vita…

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She is losing it ~ A 20 year journey with alopecia 53:14

1M ago53:14

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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 min…

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The end of season seven! 2:36

2M ago2:36

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That's a wrap for another season! Thanks so much for listening, we'll be taking a sort break and will be back soon with plenty more guests and real life stories. Please take the time to rate and follow the podcast, and, if you get time, leave a review. This all helps the podcast to grow and become more visible to those who might need it. Back soon …

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What happens when Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia goes undiagnosed 48:13

2M ago48:13

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What happens when Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia goes undiagnosed Lesley Rutter lives in Newcastle, around 10 years ago, at the age of 40, she began to notice severe hair shedding. The front of her hair began to be itchy, her hair follicles became raised & inflamed, and her hairline began to recede away. She went to the doctor, and he told her it was j…

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The Hair Loss Clinic W/ Eva Proudman 53:21

2M ago53:21

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The Hair Loss Clinic W/ Eva Proudman Eva Proudman FIT has over 20 years in the hair loss industry and now has a very busy schedule, with clinics in Harley Street, Warwickshire, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire & Hampshire where she sees over 250 patients a month! On top of this she works in product development, mentorship and consultancy. After being i…

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Stop Using 4C, Black Salon Trauma, And Is Black Hair Difficult? - Texture Talks x Mixed Up Podcast 58:11

2M ago58:11

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WATCH PART 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqlE8Ke9uK0&t=15s LISTEN TO PART 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hHyO6ZvKBsj8HicNPnBCQ?si=Xwr6cSQDQwS97fN_z-8dpw WATCH PART 2 - https://youtu.be/bi9KHGvSyeY Join me on this special BONUS crossover episode of Texture Talks and Mixed Up Podcast as I sit down with hosts Emma Slade Edmondson and Nico…

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What are JAK inhibitors & how can they be used to treat Alopecia Areata? 34:16

2M ago34:16

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What are JAK inhibitors & how can they be used to treat Alopecia Areata? Dr Jemma Boyle has has alopecia since she was 10 years old, which began as small bald patches which she says could be easily hidden. By her late teens, it began to get worse & more obvious. At the age of 30, she first lost all of her hair. This then grew back, then she lost it…

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The facts about scalp cooling 45:23

3M ago45:23

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The facts about scalp cooling Claire Paxman, the brand ambassador & Director of global education for Paxman scalp cooling, the global leader in scalp cooling. Claire shares how it was her Mum having breast cancer in the 90's that first made her aware of scalp cooling, when she tried the cold cap. Her Mum went on to lose her battle with cancer at ju…

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How mindset can help you through hairloss 45:53

3M ago45:53

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How mindset can help you through hairloss Sonia Magnier has been in the hair industry since she was 15, became a Mum at 18 and opened her salon at 22, which she had for 20 years! By the age of 24, she had 2 kids and 15 staff to manage. She felt the salon was consuming her life, she was overwhelmed & had no tools to manage her stress. Sonia found a …

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Hair testing ~ How to really get to know your hair 50:41

3M ago50:41

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Hair testing ~ How to really get to know your hair Dr Jonathan Palmer has a PHD from Imperial College and works in Biotechnology. He has worked for cancer research and blood testing, and has now founded Hair Knowhow. Dr Palmer describes himself as an experimentalist, who has been passionate about science since he got his first telescope at 7 years …

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How to Cut it ~ The Network for Hair Professionals W/ Dom Lehane 37:40

4M ago37:40

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How to Cut it ~ The Network for Hair Professionals W/ Dom Lehane Dom Lehane has been in the hairdressing industry for 37 years. He is a 4th generation hairdresser from Northamptonshire, who now spends most of his time podcasting and building a community. Dom began his career working at Trevor Sorbie in London, and has been surrounded by hairdresser…

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Can breathwork help improve hair health? 47:58

4M ago47:58

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Can breathwork help improve hair health? Sandra Withers is a body balance breath coach. At the age of 50 she decided to leave the corporate world and her position as Company Director which made her feel unfulfilled. COVID gave her time to stop and reflect on her life. She began to explore subconscious transformation & became a coach, working with l…

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Can we reverse going grey? Interesting cases from New York 33:50

4M ago33:50

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Can we reverse going grey? Interesting cases from New York Penny James is the only board certified Trichologist in New York City. She has been a hairstylist for years, and, after experiencing hair loss herself studied trichology. Now she combines Beauty and Science within her atelier. She finds awareness a struggle, as not enough people know what a…

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Hair loss provision on the NHS 35:52

4M ago35:52

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Hair loss provision on the NHS Dr Archana Rao is a dermatologist with an interest in perimenopause, menopause and hair and skin disorders. She trained in India and retrained in the UK, specialising in biological treatments. She runs a trichology clinic within Kingston Hospital, where she has worked hard to establish that hair loss is a medical need…

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From experiencing alopecia to opening a leading online trichology clinic 50:48

4M ago50:48

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From experiencing alopecia to opening a leading online trichology clinic Claire suffered from alopecia areata at 27, which she puts down to stress. She lost over 90% of her hair in a matter of weeks. She describes the feeling of shame she felt, which led her to develop an alcohol addiction. She has now recovered, but this condition led her to study…

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#10 PLAYING SPORT WITH NATURAL HAIR AND THE IMPORTANCE OF SEEKING PROFESSIONAL HELP WITH SIMI PAM 51:35

4M ago51:35

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I speak to professional Rugby Player, and Junior Doctor Simi Pam, who after realising the serious harm the sport was inflicting on her natural coils, was forced to make serious changes to protect her afro, leading her on a journey where everything from her femininity and sense of self to her understanding of what professional help was available was…

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Alopecia Areata Incognita, Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex & Pili Torti 1:04:02

5M ago1:04:02

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Alopecia Areata Incognita, Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex & Pili Torti Lottie lives in West Yorkshire. She has a rare skin condition called epidermolysis bullosa simplex, which she has had since childhood, which had a big impact on her life. Then just as that started to improve, at the age of 14 she developed alopecia areata incognita. She also has …

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#9 UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF CHILDHOOD HAIR CARE TRAUMA WITH LEKIA LEE FOUNDER OF PROJECT EMBRACE 1:01:05

5M ago1:01:05

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I speak to Lekia Lee Founder of Project Embrace about how we feel about our hair, the rituals and routines we practice, the terminologies we use, and our perceptions of beauty, start incredibly young. As children we take in our surroundings in a very matter-of-fact way, often times internalising what we see, experience, or hear and carrying these t…

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Upholding professional standards in the industry ~ The future of Trichology 52:42

5M ago52:42

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Upholding professional standards in the industry ~ The future of Trichology Neil Harvey is the Chairman of the Institute of Trichologists. He has a background in hairdressing, hair replacement services, products and education, which eventually led to him training in trichology. His aim is to create a better future for Trichologists, patients, and t…

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#8 THE PROBLEM WITH AFRO HAIRDRESSING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF TRICHOLOGY FOR THE BLACK COMMUNITY WITH OWNERS OF FULHAM SCALP AND HAIR CLINIC TERESA AND ELEANORE RICHARDSON 45:06

5M ago45:06

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Teresa Richardson has spent over a decade building one of the few black, female led trichology clinics in the country that specialise in afro and curly hair, with her daughter Eleanore Richardson. On this episode we will be talking about Teresa Richardsons journey from afro hairdresser to highly esteemed consultant Trichologist and worked tirelessl…

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Persistent Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia 50:47

5M ago50:47

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Persistent Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia Jo had chemotherapy and radiotherapy in 2017, following breast cancer. She has had a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy, which plunged her into medically induced menopause. She also lost her hair due to the treatment. She had been advised that this would probably happen, but was given the impression that i…

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#7 NATURAL HAIR IN BROADCAST MEDIA AND WHY VISUAL REPRESENTATION IS SO IMPORTANT WITH TV PRESENTER AND HOST SCARLETTE DOUGLAS 52:51

5M ago52:51

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Having the freedom to explore new hairstyles is a huge part of a black womans creative self expression. However, when working in TV and Broadcast Media, creating content promoted to millions of viewers from both inside and outside of your own community, the question of how you want to be perceived and understood is one that will have to be asked. D…

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Why your mindset is so important 51:54

5M ago51:54

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Why your mindset is so important Belinda Hillman says she is very aware of what it is like to feel 'less than', describing herself as a bit of a lost teen who was living in a bedsit at the age of just 16. The hairdressing industry helped her to turn her life around, going from a council estate to working on a cruise ship and travelling the world. S…

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#6 WHY IS BARBERSHOP THERAPY SO IMPORTANT FOR BLACK MEN? WITH MARK MACIVER 1:07:48

5M ago1:07:48

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For many men they often feel unable to be as vulnerable and open with their thoughts and feelings as their female counterparts. This feeling of quiet isolation is only further exacerbated in the black community, but with mental health becoming more of a topic of conversation for black men than it's ever been before, more spaces for discussion and v…

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Why consistent habits and the right advice are paramount to regaining healthy hair. 46:48

6M ago46:48

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Why consistent habits and the right advice are paramount to regaining healthy hair. Karis is 35 and lives in Kent. She began experiencing issues with her hair three years ago, when she had noticeable shedding which led to visible thinning. She describes her life at the time as very stressful and difficult, a relationship breaking down and facing ma…

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#5 HOW CHANGING HAIRSTYLES AS BLACK WOMEN CAN IMPACT OUR SENSE OF SELF WITH ANNA JIEMAN 33:42

6M ago33:42

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Black women spend much of our lives trying, testing and playing with different hairstyles, looks, lengths and colors. We have become masters at shapeshifting into different environments, oftentimes altering our appearances in order to fit into the spaces we find ourselves in. Whether wearing a straight wig for a corporate workplace, or laying your …

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Integrating wigs & hair systems into your Salon business ~ could it work for you? 44:38

6M ago44:38

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Integrating wigs & hair systems into your Salon business ~ could it work for you? Aileen Maher is in Kildare, Ireland. She is a hairdresser who has had salons for over 25 years. She became an educator, working for brands such as Joico & Alfaparf. After a client got cancer & needed help, she began to take an interest in hair loss & hair systems. She…

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#4 CURLY HAIR STRUGGLES ON SET WITH ACTOR AND FILMMAKER FOLA EVANS-AKINGBOLA 36:12

6M ago36:12

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Fola Evans-Akingbola is both a critically acclaimed actor and activist for the rights of her community. As a curly haired woman of color working in film and TV Fola, has been forced to experience feelings of frustration and isolation simply due to having a curlier hair texture than her straighter haired colleagues on set. From constantly having to …

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How to look after your hair & scalp in winter 37:51

6M ago37:51

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How to look after your hair & scalp in winter Jill Lee, a hairstylist of 25 years, qualified as a trichologist with USTI over a year ago. Trichologists are not very commonly known in America, and she loves being able to help her clients on a deeper level. Jill tells all on how winter can have an impact on the hair & scalp - what does it need? We di…

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#3 FREEFORM LOCS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HAIR IN DREAMING WHILST BLACK WITH ADJANI SALMON 50:22

6M ago50:22

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I speak to Actor, Writer-Director and Star of Critically Acclaimed TV Show "Dreaming Whilst Black" Adjani Salmon, who joins me to discuss his loc journey both personally and professionally in depth! For many of us in the black community wearing our natural afro hair, especially in western environments comes with a range of hurdles in itself, from b…

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The future of Afro hair & textured hair education 59:37

6M ago59:37

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The future of Afro hair & textured hair education Jacqui Mcintosh is the European director of education for Avlon Europe and a specialist in texture management. She is an educator, mentor, coach & trichologist. When training, she made it her aim to focus on every aspect of hairdressing to gain a huge amount of knowledge, and has kept learning & gro…

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#2 HOW TO TRUST HAIR CARE BRANDS AND STYLISTS WITH RACHEL MARCELIN CEO OF CURL ID 37:26

6M ago37:26

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The afro and curly haired community invest millions into their hair care routines, products, styling and maintenance every year, with the number only increasing. There are hundreds of new potential vendors, ranges of products, hair stylists and brands for us to choose from, with more launching every day, targeting our community as customers for wha…

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Get Some Little Tricks (w/ Ivana Peloza) 36:54

7M ago36:54

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It’s the queer content creators episode with the incredible Ivana Peloza (@ivannnana) on the pod. CONTENT WARNING: astrology – and we’re not sorry. The moon is put on trial for its constant dysregulation, the pair discuss the med/law to screenwriter pipeline and we tell straight people to get some lil tricks or something. Can we be famous now? Time…

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Does sugar have an impact on hair loss? 43:02

7M ago43:02

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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 commerc…

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#1 RAISING THE BAR FOR BLACK HAIR CARE WITH JAMELIA DONALDSON CEO OF TREASURETRESS 44:33

6M ago44:33

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For years retail environments for black hair care products and services have been lacking the same upmarket aesthetic and customer service promoted by the beauty industry targeting those outside of the black community. With black consumers now suffering issues of abuse, neglect and racism when buying the hair care products they need, it's more impo…

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