Alt Hair Life and The Real World

Yes- hair loss hits young women - and today I am chatting with Blair @beebearshair about androgenetic alopecia, alternative hair, the trials and tribulations- wearing it to work, the local drive thru- and can you wear it on a roller coaster? Blair also flips the script and asked me some questions- hey wait a minute- whose pod is this? 01:02- Introduction 03:13- Blair shares when she first learned of some hair loss 6:21 – Blair's background 9:18 – All the Bobs and Doctor Visits 13:44– Social Media and Community 20:00– Vulnerability 28:49 – Do people with some hair loss realize it? 30:00– Wearing alt hair to work 35:11 – Do you say something to people that you see with thinning hair? 40:00- Synthetics- hair- not Blade Runner characters 45:00- Relationships and hair loss acceptance 52:51- Emotions and hair loss- working through it to acceptance 56:31- Amusement rides 57:48- Blair flips the switch and asks Jeannie some questions about bonding and her acceptance 1:05:55- It may take some time to find that right hair for you 1:12:46- When in doubt- go cost per wait to justify yourself 1:15:46- We find out- why Bee Bears Hair? You can find Blair on Instagram @beebearshair The Nikki we mentioned: @newhair4nikki The hair loss sister who helped Blair: @_sheridanruth_ Some good resources: American Hair Loss Council- Resource for stylists and businesses in the alternative hair space National Alopecia Areata Foundation. Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation. Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation Inc. Connect with Jeannie on one of these social media platforms: Instagram Facebook Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes! Hey, send me a DM and tell me what you think of the show! (Use the Hashtag) #althairlife Freebie Alert! If you are a hairstylist, an alt hair stylist, alt hair influencer, or just someone who is looking for some photo tips and social media. 6 Photo Tips for Social Media and Alt Hair Providers

Do you wonder why is my hair thinning? What is alopecia? Alternative Hair looks fun! On this podcast, Jeannie chats with Sherry Schaefer about her 23 years with Alopecia Areata, her experiences and how she took those experiences and made a business for herself helping others. 00:00 - Introduction 03:40- Sherry discusses her 1st experience with Alopecia Areata (AA) 12:07 – Breast Cancer and our Hair 14:24 – 10 years younger 19:28 – Pandemic impact and pivoting in her business 25:46 – Depression and AA 30:06 – Alopecia Areata and Stylist Education 43:52 – This Gen-Xer wants to know- Perimenopause, menopause, why didn't someone mention the hair loss? Rude! 51:09 – Not just for hair loss, fine hair too! 55:00- Social Support Aspect Links mentioned in this episode, as well as ones that may help you You can find Sherry at: The Wig Coach- Instagram My Wig Coach Website Schedule a consult with Sherry Sherri Renee – how Sherry and Jeannie connected https://www.instagram.com/sherrireneeco/ American Hair Loss Council- Resource for stylists and businesses in the alternative hair space https://www.instagram.com/americanhairlosscouncil/ National Alopecia Areata Foundation. https://www.instagram.com/naaf_org/ Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation. https://www.instagram.com/canaaf/ Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation Inc. https://www.instagram.com/alopeciaaaaf/ Robert Charles Hair- fun and educational reels in the hair space- sometimes you have to have a laugh! https://www.instagram.com/robertcharleshair/ Connect with Jeannie on one of these social media platforms: Instagram: Tabengin Consulting Facebook: Tabengin Consulting Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes! Hey, send me a DM and tell me what you think of the show! (Use the Hashtag) #althairlife Freebie Alert! If you are a hairstylist, an alt hair stylist, alt hair influencer, or just someone who is looking for some photo tips and social media. Check out 6 Photo Tips for Social Media Alt Hair Edition Freebie: 6 Photo Tips for Social Media

Dorin Azerad, @dorinazerad, joins us today to discuss trichotillomania, BFRB, and growing up with trich. She is a lifelong hair-puller since she was 4. We discuss hair options, her life, acceptance, patience with oneself, and finding your purpose. You can find her on Instagram and her website https://dorinazerad.com/

We wrap up our series with Lisa Ferestad, Owner and Creative Director of @CuraHairSolutions. We discuss Hair Bonding, Kids Hair Loss, and re-entering the world with your new hair. Drop any questions for us at althairlife@gmail.com- we can answer in future episodes. Next week we will discuss Trichotillomania with @dorinazerad

Discussion of Alt Hair Life and the Real World- Today- Toppers and the Bag of Hair

Welcome our special guest, Lisa Ferestad, Owner and Creative Director of Cura Hair Solutions (@curahairsolutions) - we discuss the journey, how she got into the industry, the Cotton Candy Sisters Club, hair fibers, extensionsland

Our 1st podcast, talk a little about my why, what is ALT HAIR, challenges we face in the Alt Hair Real World- and level set what our episodes will explore. Glad you are here - time to put on the hair and get podcasting!

Welcome to the Alt Hair Life and the Real World. Check in every week for adventures as we navigate the "It's my hair I bought it" life.