Hair Boss Not Hair Loss

Today, I’m joined by Karen Verrill, Centre Head at Maggie’s Newcastle, who shares her vast experience and wisdom from over 20 years working in cancer care. Karen began her nursing career across A&E, operating theatres, intensive care and hospices in hospitals throughout Newcastle and North Tyneside. For the past two decades, she has specialised in cancer care, with a strong belief in the power...

Today, I’m joined by Nicola George, a mother of four, business owner, and breast cancer advocate, who shares her experience of being diagnosed with breast cancer at 40. Nicola’s diagnosis included triple-negative breast cancer and a separate HER2-positive tumour, requiring multiple treatment approaches including chemotherapy, surgery, and a hysterectomy. Throughout her treatment, Nicola documented...

Today, I'm joined by Janet Doyle, Hair Loss Consultant at The Wonderful Wig Company, who shares her expert insights into supporting individuals through hair loss. Janet is a highly experienced hair professional with 47 years of experience in the industry. She has worked in salons, colleges, hospitals, and hospices, and has dedicated her career to helping clients regain confidence and feel like the...

Today, I’m joined by Wendy Tarplee-Morris MBE, Co-founder and Director of Service and Impact at The Little Princess Trust, who shares how the loss of her daughter Hannah led to the creation of one of the UK’s most recognised children’s charities. In this emotional and uplifting episode, Wendy talks about Hannah’s story and how her family’s search for a realistic wig inspired a mission to help othe...

Today, I’m joined by award-winning entrepreneur Nickie Gott OBE, who shares her remarkable story of resilience, reinvention, and hope. Nickie is a highly respected businesswoman and advocate for women in enterprise, recognised with an OBE in 2016 for her services to female entrepreneurship in the North East. In 2007, just weeks after being named North East Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, her life...

Today, I’m joined by Celia Samater, whose cancer diagnosis in 2017 completely changed the course of her life. At the time, Celia was living her dream life in Saudi Arabia with her family when she was suddenly faced with a breast cancer diagnosis that made her stop and re-evaluate everything. She thought she knew about success, purpose and identity. In this inspiring conversation, Celia shares how...

Booking a hair loss consultation can feel overwhelming, especially given the personal challenges that often lead to it. Today, I'm joined by Karen Young, Style Director at The Wonderful Wig Company, who brings over 30 years of experience in the hair and wig industry and has been part of the company since its earliest days. Karen shares how she works to make every client’s experience as comfortable...

Today, I'm joined by Cancer Rehabilitation Practitioner Caroline Tweedie, who shares her expert insights into supporting individuals on their cancer journey. Caroline is not only a dedicated cancer rehab specialist but also a qualified personal trainer with a deep interest in how fitness can play a powerful role in both treatment and recovery. In this episode, she talks about research on exercise...

Today, I’m chatting to Arjuna Ishaya about being present and finding the calm in everyday life through meditation. Arjuna is an Ishaya monk, author and teacher of tools to help people master their minds to live well. Arjuna has practised the Ishayas’ Ascension every day since 2003. It’s a different kind of living based on wisdom, joy and possibility, with zero fear, struggle and stress. Having bee...

Today, I’m chatting to Ashton Telford about her Hair Boss story. Five years ago, Ashton was diagnosed with alopecia universalis. Coming as a complete shock, Ashton felt as though she had completely lost her identity. In this episode, Ashton shares her journey: from the shock of her diagnosis to the challenges she has overcome over the past five years, and how she’s used social media as a powerful...

One of the goals of this podcast is to answer the questions people commonly have about hair loss. These bonus FAQ episodes are designed to address the concerns I hear most often from those facing hair loss. Today’s question is: “What should I expect at an appointment for a wig fitting?” Most people never imagine they’ll find themselves booking a wig styling appointment and it can feel like a reall...

One of the goals of this podcast is to answer the questions people commonly have about hair loss. These bonus FAQ episodes are designed to address the concerns I hear most often from those facing hair loss. Today’s question is: “How and when will my hair loss happen?” In this episode, I’m sharing why it’s so important to follow any hair loss advice you receive right from the beginning. Based on my...

One of the goals of this podcast is to answer the questions people commonly have about hair loss. These bonus FAQ episodes are designed to address the concerns I hear most often from those facing hair loss. Today’s question is: “How can I build confidence wearing and styling a wig?” In this episode, I take it right back to basics, breaking down the old stigmas around wearing wigs and why those sti...

One of the goals of this podcast is to answer the questions people commonly have about hair loss. These bonus FAQ episodes are designed to address the concerns I hear most often from those facing hair loss. Today’s question is: “Will my hair fall out? And is there anything I can do to stop it?” I’ll be sharing the same advice I give to clients who come into the salon with this worry. I’ll also tal...

A little bit about me... I’m Nicola Wood, host of the Hair Boss Not Hair Loss podcast. In this episode, I’m going to tell you my story. It’s open, honest, and raw, which is exactly what I want this podcast to be. I’ll uncover what I’ve been through, and what led me to becoming a hair boss. I’ll also be chatting about what we’re going to be hearing on the upcoming episodes, and how we’re going to c...

Welcome to the Hair Boss Not Hair Loss podcast. I'm Nicola Wood. This podcast is a safe space to be open and honest about those difficult decisions around hair-loss. Joining me on this journey are awe-inspiring guests—individuals who have experienced hair loss, faced cancer, and provide unwavering support in these areas. Hair Boss Not Hair Loss isn't just about surviving, it's about thriving. We'l...