Hair Like Hers

Today we are talking all about women's hormones including postpartum hair loss. Because every female client I have consulted with is dealing with hormonal issues one way or another and it's really time to understand what exactly is normal and what is not when it comes to our bodies and experiences. My guest today, Dr. Kela Smith is a Holistic - Integrative Fertility and Hormone Doctor who specializes in fertility, hormones, and pregnancy. With a Ph.D. in Natural and Holistic Medicine and Double Board Certification as a Doctor of Natural Medicine (DNM) and Doctor of Humanitarian Medicine (DHM). She is also a Board-Certified Functional Nutritionist (BCFN) and a 5x Board-Certified Health Coach (BCHC), demonstrating her commitment to woman's health and wellness.Is this episode, we discuss:What hormones are exactly and symptoms of imbalanced hormones, her 5 hacks to balance hormones fast, her solutions for postpartum hair loss, nutritional tips for new moms, functionals labs vs traditional blood work, and key minerals that directly affect our hormones.You can learn more about her at www.coachkela.com.Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/kela_health...Link to her free guide just for our listeners https://coachkela.com/hair-like-hers/Thanks for listening!Want to know how to grow your best hair? Find your customized expert and science-backed multi brand hair care protocol on my new platform leona.co- NOW LIVE

Join the founder of Leona.co- Shab Caspara as she sits down with business guru Karen Pudetti who has built a multi-million beauty business from the ground up and is also the creator of the Rags to Riches in Action course that guides leaders step-by-step to financial abundance. Karen is also the author of Rags to Riches: How Beauty Icons Made It Big.In this episode Karen shares her top business tips for beauty professionals, pay structure and pay raises in the salon industry, the difference between opening your own salon vs renting a salon suite, mistakes that she's learned from and what was the pivotal moment that changed her business just before it thrived, and we take about what you can expect to learn from her online course. I have a lt of respect for this woman. She is an exemplary salon and spa owner, understands how to set yourself apart from competition and what the customer really needs. Lets take a listen.Link to her courseHer book Rags to Riches, How Beauty Icon Made it Big hereThanks for listening!Want to know how to grow your best hair? Find your customized expert and science-backed multi brand hair care protocol on my new platform leona.co- NOW LIVE

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Brittany is the queen of medical facial aesthetics in NYC. She also happens to be Shab's facial expert too. Brittany works side by side with New York's world-renowned plastic surgeons, dermatologists, pharmaceutical companies, and laser technologies. She is a product development team member for Alastin Skincare, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery Professionals and Cosmetic Executive Women.She has an impressive A-list clientele and works alongside Bravotv, ABC Bachelor and TOP Model alums. Her expertise has been featured in magazines such as NewBeauty, InStyle, NYPOST, Betches, Byrdie, Allure, Glamour & Cosmopolitan.She specializes in simple but effective methods using the best technologies and devices in the medical-grade esthetics world and is one of the most sought-after experts in the industry. In this episode we discuss facial and scalp treatments ideal for every age group. We cover Morpheus 8, derma planing, micro needling, IPL lasers, PRP and exosomes injections, scalp laser treatments and hair transplantation. If you've ever wondered what you can do to prevent or reverse the signs of aging, preserve the health of your skin and scalp and to learn about the latest in the most advanced treatments, you'll take away so much from this episode. Follow Brittany @skinlikeBFind her here https://www.drhalaas.com/Thanks for listening!Want to know how to grow your best hair? Find your customized expert and science-backed multi brand hair care protocol on my new platform leona.co- launching Winter 2023!Follow me and feel free to drop any questions in comments @shabhairexpert-Shab

CBD as a treatment for hair loss prevention and hair growth isn't a new subject, but the recent research and studies are proving it to be more effective than anticipated. Join me and my Guest Dr. Gregory Smith as we dive into what CBD really is, the difference in all the products we see out there, how exactly it can safely reverse hair loss and what products he recommends. We even break down the shocking negative effects of THC ( the actual drug people smoke) on hair growth! We also answer my Instagram audience questions on taking and using CBD. This episode will change your perspective on this natural products if you haven't already discovered how powerful it is. I'm sold.Dr. Gregory L. Smith, MD, MHPAuthor of the first science-based textbook on Medical Cannabis “Medical Cannabis: Basic Science & Clinical Applications.” Active in promoting research on medical cannabis and neurodegenerative conditions. Dr. Gregory Smith earned his medical degree from Rush Medical School in Chicago, and a Master of Public Health from Harvard University. He completed residency training in Preventive Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He has had extensive experience and education in the field of cannabinoid medications. He consults as a scientific and medical advisor on cannabis applications and cannabinoid therapeutics with over a dozen companies across four different countries.Links to products he recommends:ALPHA VARIN™ - Natural, Clinically Proven Hair Restore FormulaTricomaxThanks for listening!Want to know how to grow your best hair? Find your customized expert and science-backed multi brand hair care protocol on my new platform leona.co- launching Winter 2023!Follow me and feel free to drop any questions in comments @shabhairexpert-Shab

Welcome to my first episode on all things hair extensions. Because theres a right way and wrong way of having them professionally done and nothing is worth damaging your own actual hair in the process. Joining me today is the well known Ashley Diana the founder of Rich Stylist Academy, the #1 mentorship for hair extension professionals around the world. Ashley has a unique perspective on the hair industry through her own decade of hair extension experience as well as through coaching thousands of stylists in their hair extension business and technique. She is also the host of the affirmation babe podcast which offers short mindful and motivational affirmations to help reprogram your mind for abundance so you can attract everything you want it your life. In this episode:We get down to the nitty gritty of extensions and answer all your questions regarding the different methods and techniques, the different types of hair out there, and which one is ideal for you. We also discuss how to properly maintain and take care of your extensions while protecting your own hair and we even get into what to expect from a truly professional consultation. Which is the most important part of the whole process.Follow my guest Ashley's blog and personal page @missashleydiana Or @missashleyhair for all things extensions.Thanks for listening!Want to know how to grow your best hair? Find your customized expert and science-backed multi brand hair care protocol on my new platform leona.co- launching Winter 2023!Follow me and feel free to drop any questions in comments @shabhairexpert-Shab

Exciting news to share with you all. Leona is launching this winter. Leona is the name of my online retail platform for women's hair growth that will educate and match you to the best hair products and devices from around the world. I have put nothing but hard work, research and engineering into this site to truly simplify not only the retail experience for you but your actual hair journey itself.Be sure to sign up right now for early subscriber giveaways, go to leona.co and I'll keep you posted.This episode: Looking back on all the topics and info from the past year just blew me away. We have covered so many crucial topics in addressing the evolution of women's health and how they all tie into the health and quality of your hair. Ive gathered the most vital snippets from the top 4 episodes of 2022.Beginning with :Postpartum hair loss with registered dietician and nutritionist lily Nichols on how to manage and prepare for it. Learn about protein needs and collagen.Skin and scalp eczema with registered holistic nutritionist Abby Tai and what to use and lose for relief. We discuss causes, detox pathways and balancing your skin pH.Weight loss without hair loss with functional medicine health coach and psychotherapist Jill Bunny on how to safely and effectively reach your diet goals. Learn about restrictive diets and diet myths.Negative hair and health impacts of your shower water with water specialist Nevin Eckert. Learn more on contaminants in our water, a water filtration system and how water affects health.Watch this episode on Youtube here.I want to thank you for listening and for supporting the show. Wishing you a happy and healthy new year.Thanks for listening!Want to know how to grow your best hair? Find your customized expert and science-backed multi brand hair care protocol on my new platform leona.co- launching Winter 2023!Follow me and feel free to drop any questions in comments @shabhairexpert-Shab

Join host and NYC hair health expert Shab Reslan- the founder of multi-brand hair health retailer Leona.co for the latest in growing and wearing your best hair. Hello to the best and most dedicated fans and if you're new here, welcome to my platform dedicated to expert and science backed hair health and wellness advice. This episode is dedicated to all my textured hair girls both consumers and hairstylists. I brought my guest Stephanie Laflora on the show to talk all about her platform Crownhunt which is serving the hair industry by providing continuing education for hair stylists or anyone interested to learn how to style curly and coily hair. Lesson are offered virtually with some of the best educators in the industry and in the future you can expect a database of hairstylists to match with local consumers. After being rejected for service at five separate salons due to her 4C textured hair for Stephanie LaFlora realized that something was terribly wrong with the beauty industry. Driven to solve the problems of her own customer experience and already a serial entrepreneur, storyteller, marketer, and creator, Stephanie founded Crownhunt to make life easier for people with curly hair while helping under-resourced entrepreneurs thrive.Alongside her business partner and long time friend, Ryan Holdeman, Stephanie has spent the last decade building multi-sided platforms and working with partners to develop new business models using her background in data-driven product development and strategy. To that end, Crownhunt is a digital marketplace for textured hair, built to help existing hair entrepreneurs reach the 65% of the population with textured hair and to get their products, services, and education to the right people, more effectively. Listen to learn about how to identify a good textured hairstylist and what you should expect. we breakdown how her platform can help hairstylists become the best at their craft, we chat about he biggest struggles women with textured hair are facing today and the decrease in hair straightening services as well as what hair trends are emerging. Stephanie is such an amazing entrepreneur on the right track to positively impacting the hair world. This is a great resource and I hope you enjoy the episode.Thanks for listening!Want to know how to grow your best hair? Find your customized expert and science-backed multi brand hair care protocol on my new platform leona.co- launching Dec 2022!Follow me and feel free to drop any questions in comments @shabhairexpert-Shab

Hair loss is one of the many side effects of rapid weight loss. Any shock to the body, be it eating less, cutting certain foods, trying a new diet or changing your eating windows drastically affects your hair before any other noticeable symptoms. I invited my guest Jill Bunny- famously known for coaching women on weight loss, to gain insight on rapid weight loss and her approach to living what she calls 'your 2.0 life'.Jill's history and experience makes her a unique expert in her field. A cover model and professional athlete  turned weight loss therapist, Jill has an incredible story about overcoming dieting rules, food obsession, and weight fluctuations. Through her journey with an eating disorder, cancer, and MS, she discovered that there was more to life than constantly thinking of food or being a certain number on the scale. Through her research, education, and relentless perseverance, she learned to re-program the female brain to achieve lifelong body fat reduction without dieting, deprivation, or discipline.Jill is a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, Psychotherapist, and a CBT Neuroscience expert. She is known for creating the Neuro-Slim Solution that transforms women's relationships with food to live their 2.0 life. In today's episode, Jill drops some compelling insights that will help listeners re-fuel their overtired diet brains! She's from Toronto and I admire her so much! Follow her on IG now @jillbunny2.0 you will love her advice and content. Follow me @shabhairexpert for expert hair health advice. Watch this episode on YouTube here. 

Welcome to my show all! This episode features PCOS expert, Cory Ruth, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and women's health expert. Cory is the founder and principal of The Women's Dietitian and Instagram account @thewomensdietitian, a private practice and digital platform for women seeking nutrition support for hormone balance, PCOS, fertility, and weight management. She specializes in PCOS and nutrition therapy for infertility and assisted reproductive technology. Cory is also the creator of the successful online programs Get Pregnant with PCOS and The PCOS Boss Academy- It is through these programs that she is able to help countless women on their journeys to weight loss and fertility with PCOS. Recently, Cory has launched a PCOS supplement and protein powder line called Vita-PCOS to further support women with PCOS symptom management.In this episode, we talk all about PCOS and dive deep into..1. What exactly is PCOS2. Definite symptoms vs. misdiagnoses3. Experience with clients and hair loss/thinning4. Most prevalent symptoms as of late5. Common causes6. Thoughts on avoiding medication7. Diet and remediesEvery women can greatly benefit from listening to this episode. Follow me @shabhairexpert to connect and learn more about what I'm up to in the world of hair health and my latest product discoveries. Feel free to drop me a line and participate in leaving your questions for my future guests when I post about it in my stories. For those of you who prefer video, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube by simply using the episode title.

Thanks for being here!Today we are talking all things baby hair and scalp conditions. My guest Dr. Ana Maria Temple is a holistic pediatrician, best selling author, mother of 3, an award winning speaker at Harvard Club of Boston, and has had over 100 TV News and Podcast appearances. From 2016-2017 she lived and worked in the New Zealand medical system where she started putting functional medicine into practice. In her 22 year career she has treated over 36,000 patients in person and hundreds via online courses. Her passion is to inspire, educate and empower mamas to revamp their families health and prevent children from developing chronic disease. You're going to love her healthy and holistic approach to pediatric care. We're discussing:  Recommended maintenance for a baby scalpProducts to use/avoidNatural remediesThoughts on medicated productsProbiotics/diet and eczemaFollow my guestIG - https://www.instagram.com/dranamariatemple/?hl=enYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChlrBGRcBXhz0Tqm2gDm3NQTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@dranamariaFollow me @shabhairexpert to connect and learn more about what I'm up to in the world of hair health and my latest product discoveries. feel free to drop me a line and participate in leaving your questions for my future guests when I post about it in my stories. For those of you who prefer video, you can watch all my episodes on YouTube using the episode title. 

Today along with my guest Abby Tai, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, we are talking all things scalp and skin eczema. This is a subject where many need clarification on in identifying it, things that can aggravate it, food and ingredients to avoid, natural remedies and solutions and how to wean off of topical steroids which are only exacerbating the issue. Something I knew nothing about.Abby has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, Self Magazine, WebMD, Everyday Health, and Thought Catalog. She is the creator of Eczema Conquerors, which was recently voted one of the top 20 eczema websites. She also hosts The Eczema Podcast, which has over 100,000 listens and half a million views on YouTube. You can find more info by visiting https://www.eczemaconquerors.com/You can find abby on IG @eczemaconquerors And be sure to follow me and connect on my Ig account @shabhairexpert.Subscribe to my hair blog The Leona Way- to find the latest expert and science backed hair tips and recommendations. 

This show is all about the effects water quality has on our hair and on health. Have you noticed either while traveling or if you've recently moved homes, that your hair reacts differently. Water quality can differ from country to country never mind cities within the same state. It can affect the quality and color of your hair, and even affect your hair growth due to the contaminants left behind. My guest Nevin Eckert has been researching holistic health, water quality and emerging water technologies for 23 years. His mission is to invoke higher levels of water consciousness to people worldwide. Creating a “Fountain of Youth” in a residence or business, water systems for renowned chefs and food productions are his specialties. In this episode you can learn about the negative effects contaminated water can have on your overall health, how to know if your water should be treated, what exactly can be found in your water, and how our water becomes contaminated regardless of all the regulations in place. Im obsessed about this conversation, I've witnessed many people suffer from hair loss, hair damage and skin issues (myself included) and I couldn't wait to bring this info to light for us all to better understand, and make informed decisions going forward. Here we go.You can find more info by visiting  www.truestspring.com and feel free to email Nevin for more info: nevin@truestpspring.comYOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER AT BLOG.LEONA.CO where I share the latest to help transform your hair. Follow me @shabhairexpert on IG to stay connected.

Todays episode features a woman I admire and have great respect for, Dr. Yael Halaas, she is recognized as one of the best facial plastic surgeons in New York City. Utilizing her Latin American heritage and art history training, Dr. Halaas has a special interest in the treatment of the aging face in both women and men of all ethnicities and skin types. Her advanced education and continued training make her an expert in the complex areas of primary and reconstructive rhinoplasty, cutting-edge technologies, and both the medical and surgical treatment of hair loss.In this episode you can learn about the entire process of hair transplantation for women, the most common causes of hair loss Dr Halaas is witnessing, expected results and recovery, her thoughts on biotin supplementing, and the latest in other hair regrowth products and services. You can find more info by visiting www.drhalaas.comFollow her office on IG @drhalaas 

You are going to absolutely love todays episode featuring Dr. Gaby Longsworth the owner of  Absolutely Everything Curly.com. She is a mom, wife, Ph.D. Scientist, Certified Hair Practitioner, and a biotech/pharmaceutical patent attorney. Absolutely Everything Curly is the unbiased and science-backed go-to source, for people with all types of curly, and wavy hair. It is a subscription-based educational space created to help those with all types of curly/wavy hair to discover and embrace their hair in its natural form while saving time and money in the process. In this episode we get deep on what ingredients to look for, how to identify products for your hair type and if they're even working. We even chat about Gaby's favorite hair accessories and the journey to graying gracefully for those of you who would like to eventually do this or have already begun. Check out Gaby's site at  https://absolutelyeverythingcurly.comHer facebook group where she can answer all your questions: https://www.facebook.com/groups/curlycoilyhairPlease leave me a review or any suggestions wherever you watch/listen from.YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER AT BLOG.LEONA.CO where I share the latest to help transform your hair. Follow me @shabhairexpert on IG to stay connected.BIG shout out to this episode's sponsor @urbanalchemyofficial -a 100% customizable haircare experience for everyone. Find them here.

Hello and welcome!YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY EXCLUSIVE MONTHLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER AT WWW.LEONA.CO where I share the latest to help transform your hair. Follow me @shabhairexpert on IG to stay connected.This one goes out to all the women out there listening that are either thinking about having a baby, are currently pregnant, about to give birth or have already been through it all. Postpartum hair loss is something all mothers must face. Basically around 3-4 months after giving birth, women start to notice major hair shedding as the hair cycle begins to correct itself since hormones begin balancing out postpartum. The hair should grow back in its original healthy state, unless your health has been deprived in any way. Most women aren't even aware of exactly what it takes to ensure an utmost healthy recovery. I have one of the greatest experts in the US, Lily Nichols, to break it all down for you. From preconception all the way through to months postpartum. This episode is so fascinating, sure to give you clarity, peace of mind and a better understanding of the beautiful human body. Find more info on www.lilynicholsrdn.com.

Welcome to my podcast. I'm Shab.YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW BI-WEEKLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER ON WWW.LEONA.CO where I share favorite products, tips and advice.We are talking all about growth factors, what they mean, what they do and how they help you grow better hair. I was fascinated by the different type of growth factors and how to spot the most effective ones since they can be very expensive ingredients. How they can help any and everyone with their hair goals. Pre-post hair transplant surgery, temporary thinning, chronic hair loss. boosting and amping up your hair. We also touch on what the future of hair growth products look like and what we can expect from the industry. My guest James Bartholomeusz is a physicist and chemist who has worked in the medical aesthetic industry for the last 20 years. He has overseen the creation and development of industry leading energy based devices. He has also consulted for some of the largest aesthetic device manufactures including Cutera and Lutronic. In 2013, due to his own issues with scalp health leading to hair loss, James started working on a specific scalp stimulating formula using unique biomimetic growth factors for hair and scalp health. He now serves as the CEO of skinQRI- the brand responsible for the development of @Kerafactor hair growth products. Good hair days ahead for sure. This got me very excited. Enjoy and leave me a review or any suggestions wherever you watch/listen from.SHOW LESS

Welcome to my podcast. I'm Shab.YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW BI-WEEKLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER ON WWW.LEONA.CO where I share favorite products, tips and advice.There are so many products out there and the price range can be insanely vast. In this episode I wanted to explore the world of product development with you guys in order to gain clarity on why we are subjected to many different prices, what are we actually paying for and how does a brand that sells everything for under 15 really do it? Join me and the founders of blowout Indie skin and hair brand The Inkey List. The reason I wanted to have these two on the show is for us to get a better understanding of how a brand can keep their prices so low, what actually goes into that process including product development and manufacturing standards we should all be aware of as consumers. We also chat about the best ingredients that really make a difference for scalp health, and we finish with their idea of what the future holds for haircare. Become a well equipped consumer with this episode! Enjoy and leave me a review or any suggestions wherever you watch/listen from. 

Welcome to my podcast. I'm Shab. YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW BI-WEEKLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER ON WWW.LEONA.CO where I share favorite products, tips and advice.In this awesome episode with the powerhouse founder Jasmin Lawrence of Eden Body Works,  I wanted to shed light on all things textured hair with someone who not only has that hair type but understands the current landscape of products and solutions consumers face. We discuss the greatest day to day hair challenges and why eduction about hair is so important for the consumer and why communication with your hairstylist is so crucial for the long term health of your hair. Jasmine shares her favorite protective hair styles and how she creates her own favorite looks. We talk about both weaning off extensions and the safest way to incorporate them into your hair routine, the safest way to relax and straighten your hair, and how to devise a plan to maintain your hair throughout the years. Jasmine also shares with us her top techniques, tips and tricks and her favorite products. We even discuss the Crown Act and how it's impacted the lives of many women across the US. 

BIG NEWS! YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW BI-WEEKLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER ON WWW.LEONA.CO where I share favorite products, tips and advice.For over 28 years Kate Deering has been involved in the health and fitness industry helping men and women of all ages achieve optimal health and wellness. her practice is based on a holistic approach to health and wellness by looking at the entirety of a person's well-being. Kate was someone who over-exercised and restricted her diet in order to look the way she wanted, but once she learned what happens to the body when you strictly focus on the exterior components, it changed her approach forever. We haven't had the privilege to truly understand how the body functions and what being healthy really means. You're in for a ride. I love this episode. It's a real talk about how to be healthy, what to focus on, markers that really matter and things you can do right now to head towards the healthy you that can achieve your goals the heathy and sustainable way. Let me know if this moves and excites you like it did me. 

BIG NEWS! YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW BI-WEEKLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER ON WWW.LEONA.CO where I share favorite products, tips and advice.This episode focuses on the 5 key hair rules that can make or break your hair. They are the top hair hacks that I now swear by because I've been able to apply them and test them out ever since I became a trichologist. The 5 rules are: 1. Pay attention to your Scalp 2. Pay attention to baby hairs 3. Never blowdry your hair wet 4. Everyone should be using a scalp topical 5. Ultimate hair requires a holistic approach. Listen in to find out what these rules really mean, why you should be aware of them and how to apply them. I also share a favorite new hair tool I have been loving because it's making hair styling easier and less damaging. This episode is ideal for everyone including hairstylists. It offers a great perspective on what really matters when it comes to hair health. Things both hairstylists and you the consumer should be mindful of. Hope you enjoy this short and sweet episode. Happy listening! 

BIG NEWS! YOU CAN NOW SUBSCRIBE TO MY NEW BI-WEEKLY HAIR HEALTH NEWSLETTER ON WWW.LEONA.CO where I share favorite products, tips and advice.  In more resent studies about healthy hair growth, there has been a huge shift from focusing on decreasing stress to protecting the gut. In my field, the focus has been on ensuring proper nutrition and supplementation but without a healthy and strong gut microbiome, none of that effort matters. Hair requires specific nutrients in order to grow strong, smooth, thick and shiny. Your follicles also require the right nutritional support in order to continue growing great quality hair. My guest Dr. Heather Finley answers the most important questions about how to optimize your gut. We chat about the gut-brain axis, a healthy diet that helps with bloating, constipation and nutrient absorption, stomach acid and of course her number one life altering tip that she will never go back on. Dr. Finley is a registered dietician, gut health specialist and sought-after speaker on the topics of constipation, bloating, gut health, integrative nutrition, functional medicine and nutrition. Dr. Heather has a doctorate in clinical nutrition, and managed to turn her own digestive health issues from her life's biggest challenges into her life's work and passion.  Follow her @gutbrain.nutrition.  

Auto-immune disorders are growing by 19% each year and take 8-10 years to be properly  diagnosable. That is why I sought out the expert Dr. Donna Mazzola who is a Pharmacist with a Master's degree in Functional Medicine and Human Nutrition and a Master's in Business Administration.  After obtaining a Doctorate in Pharmacy, Donna realized that medicine has a place in healing, but it's the balance between nutrition and medicine that impacts disease. Following a diagnosis with Hashimoto's in 2015, she realized it was difficult to find reputable scientific information to support her healing journey. As a result, she created the blog drautoimmunegirl.com to become that source.  Drautoimmunegirl is a blog with a mission to identify the root cause of disease and empower you to take control of your health!This conversation is all about immunity, auto immune disorders, and disorders that negatively affect your hair. We cover important topics such as: How you can protect your immune system. What is really happening in your body so you can better understand the path to health. Hashimoto's and the effects on hair. Signs of thyroid imbalances from your hair. How to advocate for yourself when seeking professional advice either with a doctor or holistic practitioner and how you don't need to strictly rely on medications. We finish with the most positive life altering change Donna has made that she will never cease to do. It's a new age in health and wellness and I absolutely love learning about how to better take care of oneself. Listen in- I know you'll take away so much like I did. 

Not your typical conversation! Learn more about your body, what is happening hormonally, what to do you about it and how it all ties to the health of your hair.  All I can say after recording this episode, is that I wish I knew what I know now,  a lot earlier in life. My incredible guest, Meg Langston is a  Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and Restorative Wellness Practitioner.  She works with women to help restore their metabolic health in order to recover from hormone imbalances, restore periods and recover digestive dysfunction. She believes the body talks back to symptoms and through body literacy and a food first approach healing and feeling their best self can happen. She opened my eyes to all the health signs you can recognize through your menstruation cycle. We discuss what a healthy cycle means, what minerals our body's become depleted in and why, what threatens ovulation, tips on supplementing correctly and how to check for a thyroid imbalance on your own! It's an empowering episode where I realized just how easily we can gauge whats happening on the inside and what our body is trying to tell us. We draw these connections to the changes in hair and take things to a whole new level. I have not be able to stop talking about what I've learned because it affects all women! Can not wait for you to hear this. Follow meg's IG for incredible tips: @meg_langston

I wanted this episode to focus on what being healthy means and the right way to approach a diet. Featuring the incredibly knowledgeable and experienced Liana Werner-Gray who is a certified nutritionist, natural food chef, and four-time Best-selling author of The Earth Diet, 10-Minute Recipes, Cancer-Free with Food (foreword by Mark Hyman, MD.), and most recently Anxiety-Free with Food. Liana overcame many health issues, including a tumor, chronic fatigue, disorderly eating, digestive issues, and weight loss through nutrition; she believes that food is medicine. We chat all about what eating natural means and the right mindset to approach a healthy lifestyle. She makes connections between diet and hair that can instantly have a positive effect on the quality and longevity of your hair. I talk about all the reasons why I believe her book The Earth Diet to be a most unique 'diet' book that both inspires and educates while providing delicious recipes. Check her out on www.theearthdiet.com and DONT forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter on all things hair at leona.co !

The ultimate guide to all things facial hair! I had a blast and learned so much with my special guest, the celebrity makeup artist Andrea Tiller. She has blessed the faces of major talent including Amy Schumer, Olivia Palermo, America Ferrara and Allison Williams. She is recognized in the beauty and fashion industry for having the ability to create a range of exceptional and diverse looks, from bold and graphic to glowing and natural Make-Up. She has traveled the world, her work has been featured on the hottest magazine covers and I have her exclusively right here for you all. We have an in-depth and honest conversation about all the ins and outs of facial hair. She shares some of her favorite products and her celeb tips and tricks for brow and lash hair. She also guides us through what your personal brow shape should look like. We even talk about ‘lady shaving’ and why you should start this at-home beauty hack! There’s no shame in this episode and its full of amazing tips. Listen-in and have fun with us!

The winter season requires different maintenance for our hair in order to make it co-operate. This subject is something people reach me for all the time. Living in NYC, we are exposed to dry heat indoors, and whipping, freezing winds when outdoors. Both these environments can negatively affect our hair all season. These are my current top 5 winter hair hacks that help me get through the winter by protecting my locks. Every step you take has a huge impact on the overall health of your hair. I explain what happens to our scalps in the winter, products I love and who they’re suited for and how to use them. Please note I am not sponsored by any of these brands. This is a tried, tested and true list of my faves. I also share some tips and tricks for managing your hair that will simplify your life and get your one step closer to beautiful, healthy and cooperative hair.www.amazon.com/shop/shabreslan to find these products!

Jessica Cording is a registered dietitian, health coach, and writer with a passion for helping people streamline their wellness routine and establish a balanced relationship with food and exercise. She makes drama-free healthy living approachable and enjoyable. This is one of my favorite interviews. This episode is packed with free nutritional advice that anyone can benefit from. We talk about diet and hair health, her experiences with clients, and how to approach diets and different food types. She also shares with us a few easy to digest tips on managing stress and how to incorporate tiny practices into your day to really make the best version on your fabulous self. For more information on this amazing being who understands that we don't have time for radical changes or diets, that we are all human, busy with our lives and we need guidance more than anything, go to her website https://www.jessicacordingnutrition.com. @jesscording on IG and follow us for the latest on all things hair health: @hairlikeherspodcast

Micropigmentation, if you’ve never heard of this term before, is basically small pigments applied to your scalp. It’s incredibly popular as it’s blown up actually. I’ve seen so many people with it, but there are too many people performing it and I personally had to find out what the correct and safe way of having it done consisted of. Life is full of hacks and this is just another fine one. To answer all my questions, my guest, Dr. Nikki D. Hill is the most knowledgeable person around. She is a board-certified dermatologist, hair transplant surgeon, and medical hair restoration expert nationally recognized for the diagnosis and management of hair loss conditions. She is the founder of the Skin of Culture and Hair Center (SOCAH Center) in Atlanta, GA, where she focuses on the needs of hair loss patients. She knows way too much about hair loss treatments especially about this specific one involving tattooing the scalp to appear thicker and fuller. Sounds crazy? It’s actually an incredibly clever solution. Listen in to hear who this is for, what it feels like and what you can expect. For before and after pictures, visit my Instagram account @hairlikeherspodcast.

Clean and safe hair products are starting to pop up out of nowhere. What does it mean to be clean and safe and what are the benefits? This episode features a fellow hairstylist Helen Reavey who is not only an accomplished international fashion and editorial hairstylist but she understands how your hair and scalp health depends on your daily hair products. She created a product line that is so safe and chock full of powerful ingredients. We discuss the difference in your conventional hair products vs. the new standards of today. Find out what to look for in a good shampoo, conditioner and scalp detox. Listen in to learn how to get the most out of your products and the correct way to shampoo and condition according to each hair type, the reasons why you want to pay attention to your scalp, and what it takes to grow healthier and thicker hair. Helen also shares her number one hair hack! Its jam packed and I think both consumers and hairdressers alike will really enjoy this one for so many reasons.

This episode is regarding a touchy subject. I like touchy subjects because no one wants to talk about them. If you have not have gone through this personally, chances are you know of someone who is or has. We discuss the experience a cancer patient goes through when losing their hair from chemo. Joining me is the best person around, a true expert, Caroline Ruggiero who is the co-owner of Truly your Hair and Scalp clinic in Toronto. A one of a kind clinic that has an unprecedented method of treatment in helping clients through their journey from top to bottom. They embody female empowerment. Caroline takes us through the whole process of prepping for chemo, ordering a hair system (a wig) to wear, the amazing new customized wigs available today, and what kind of help is out there. I loved learning about all the options and how at ease they put their clients.

Hair loss can occur in many different patterns on our scalps. One of the most common results caused by an auto-immune disorder is known as Alopecia Areata. Its random and it can happen to anyone. It doesn’t happen all over your head at once, but instead it only appears in small round patches. The reason I wanted to approach this subject is because many people have seen it and experienced it but few truly understand it. Join my with my guest, professor Rodney Sinclair, as we discuss why it happens, who it happens to, how to prevent it and what your body is telling you. He also shares new groundbreaking discoveries in hair loss treatments.

This episode focuses on the popular PRP treatment for stimulating healthier hair growth. My guest, Dr. Neel Bector, is not only an experienced leading expert in administering PRP injections but he also trains other professionals on this type of treatment. He explains what PRP is exactly, the different ingredients that can be added to the treatment, the proper way of performing the service, how to screen a professional and whether it should be painful or not. We also discuss the ideal candidate for this service and the success rates. Listen in to not only learn about this latest treatment for hair growth but to also find out the scoop on the latest breakthrough research that is set to change the future of hair loss.

My very first episode to introduce you to what Hair Like Hers is all about and what you can expect. I explain why its time to talk about the health of women's hair and the related issues, why changes are happening with our scalps and hair, and why we need to be more conscious shoppers of hair products. I also share very interesting statistics on hair loss and scalp issues. Learn all about the new emerging way of taking care of your hair. Listen in to hear how every woman, luscious locks or not, can benefit from every episode.