Practical insights from real experience
Evidence-based articles on hair loss, scalp health, and trichology practice, written by Lorraine from 18 years of clinical experience.
Autumn Hair Shedding: Normal Seasonal Shed or Time to Refer? A Chair Guide for Stylists
A calm, evidence-based guide for UK stylists on autumn hair shedding: what the seasonal research actually shows, how to tell a normal seasonal shed from a change worth referring, and what to say at the chair.
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Patchy Hair Loss at the Chair: Red Flags That Mean Pause the Service and Refer
A calm field guide for UK stylists on patchy hair loss, scarring warning signs, and scalp reactions, so you know when to pause colour or tight styling, what to say, and where to refer.
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Postpartum Shedding Timeline: What Stylists Should Say at Weeks 8 to 16
A calm chair-side timeline for UK stylists supporting new mothers through postpartum telogen effluvium, with language for weeks 8 to 16, red flags, and clear referral lines.
Read →Telogen Effluvium vs Androgenetic Alopecia: A Chair Differential for Stylists
A calm chair-side guide for UK stylists comparing telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia, so you know what to notice, what to say, and when to refer.
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Menopause and Hair Loss: Understanding the Connection and Practical Solutions
Menopause can bring about various changes in the body, including hair loss. This article explores the evidence-based connection between menopause and hair loss, provides practical advice on management, and highlights when to seek professional help.
Read →Growing Your Salon's Revenue with Scalp Care Services
How adding professional scalp consultations and treatments can transform your salon's average ticket value and client retention.
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Case Study: Rebuilding a Client's Confidence After Alopecia Areata
How a structured consultation and treatment approach helped a client manage alopecia areata and regain her self-confidence.
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Social Media for Hair Professionals: A No-Nonsense Guide
How to use Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn effectively to grow your client base — without spending hours creating content.
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How to Market Your Trichology Practice Without Feeling Salesy
Practical marketing strategies for trichologists and scalp care professionals who want to grow their practice authentically.
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Client Retention: Why Your Best Marketing Is the Client Already in Your Chair
Proven strategies to turn one-time consultations into long-term client relationships that sustain your practice.
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Stress-Related Hair Loss: What Every Client Needs to Hear
How stress triggers hair shedding, why there's usually a delay, and how to support clients through recovery with evidence-based guidance.
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5 Mistakes New Trichologists Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Common pitfalls that hold back new trichology practitioners — and the practical fixes that accelerate your success.
Read →Understanding Hormonal Hair Loss: A Practical Guide
Learn to recognize hormonal hair loss patterns and have supportive conversations with clients about treatment options.
Read →Scalp Detox Treatments That Actually Work
Science-based detox techniques that cleanse without damaging the scalp's natural protective barrier.
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Building Trust Through Better Consultations
Practical tips and conversation frameworks for conducting scalp consultations that clients value and remember.
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