Hair Loss 101

Dr. Nbiedblaksi joins us today to discuss Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS). PFS is a condition where individuals report persistent sexual, neurological, and physical side effects after discontinuing the use of the hair loss and prostate medication finasteride. PFS is a rare phenomenon, and its exact mechanisms are not fully understood. If someone experiences persistent side effects, consulting with...

Join us today as we sit down with with Spencer who is 1 year out from his FUE procedure. Listen in to hear a real life, first hand, how his hair restoration journey has been.

Join us today for an exclusive interview with Tedd. Tedd has undergone two hair restoration procedures to rejuvenate his hairline, along with a separate scalp injection for protection. Get firsthand insight into his journey through the experience of dealing with hair loss.

Welcome back Dr. Niedbalski!  This week we will be discussing ‘should I' questions.   Round Table Discussion. Should you? Join Ellen, Tarah, and Dr. Niedbalski as they address common ‘Should I’ questions.   -How often should I follow up with my hair doctor?   -What hair loss preventive solutions should I use? -Should I move straight into a hair restoration surgery or start with hair loss preve...

Join in to hear first hand from a patient who has experienced hair loss due to prescription medications. With the help of the exosome scalp injections, Patrick was able to stop the shedding and recover most of his hair loss. Scalp Injections for Hair Growth

Chapter 124 Hair Loss Prevention Basics    Are you starting to notice hair loss?  Minoxidil, which product to you pick and how often do you use it? Finasteride, is it safe?  Laser therapy, does it really work?  PRP, where to find your doctor.    Tune for a quick overview of what’s real and what works!

Chapter 123- Join Tarah and Ellen and their special guest Bree, a medical assistant, who works directly with patients in the operating room. She covers details leading up to the procedure, the day of the procedure, and simple after care routines. Comment with questions! Preoperative instructions. Day of a hair restoration. Post hair restoration care.

Chapter 122 Join Ellen, Tarah and LEROY! Leroy has been experiencing and battling hair loss for the past 20+ years. Tune in to be a part of his personal story as he discusses hair surgery and preventative solutions.

Chapter 121- Hair Society’s, What Society’s Should Your Hair Doctor Be A Part Of?   Join Tarah and Ellen as dive into all the information about the different hair society’s recognized nationality and internationally.    ISHRS- International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery.    ABHRS- American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery.    How are they different? What do they both support? Where to find...

Chapter 20 Join Tarah and Ellen and their special guest Tawnisha as they reminisce and discuss stories and dive into all aspects of wearing a hair piece. With a collaborative 20-year history working with clients who wear hair, they have funny and inspiring stories about the hair piece world.

Chapter 119 - How does nutrition, or lack of nutrition, impact the quality of your hair and hair loss? Tune in as Tarah and Ellen discuss all things nutrition with Bridgette Blakey MS, a nutrition expert. What is hair made up of?  Why is nutrition important for hair?  Does eating healthier make your hair grow and look better? Caffeine and hair?

Chapter 118 Tune in to learn about Stephanie's eyebrow restoration journey. She will discuss the pros and cons of micro - blading and the restoration process; she has done both! Does the hair transplanted in the brow keep growing? How often do you need to trim eyebrows after a restoration? What is recovery like after an eyebrow restoration?

Chapter 117-Scalp Micropigmentation Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a non-surgical cosmetic form of tattooing that involves the application of specialized pigments to the scalp to create the appearance of a closely shaved head or to camouflage areas of hair loss. It is often considered a solution for individuals experiencing thinning hair, baldness or those who have undergone hair transplant surg...

Have you wondered what the prep and recovery looks like for a hair restoration procedure? Join in as Tarah and Ellen discuss details and share what they've heard over the years from patients. FUT and sutures, when should they come out? How often should you wash your hair after surgery? What can you do leading up to your hair restoration procedure?

Chapter 115- Product Review. Have you ever wondered which hair serums are best for healthier hair and which are best for hair growth? What at-home products REALLY work? Tune in as Ellen and Tarah discuss fan favorites and key ingredients. They will cover information on shampoos, serums and laser devices.

Chapter 114- PRP Scalp Injections for Hair Loss    Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a concentration of platelets and plasma derived from your own blood. PRP is a rich source of specialized proteins called growth factors and cytokines that promote hair growth and healing.    The treatment is a simple in-office procedure where a small sample of your own blood is processed in a lab. The sample is spun a...

Listen in to hear, first hand, the experiences of two friends who had their FUE hair transplants done in different countries: Turkey and the United States. They share ALL the details and dirt of their journey from choosing a clinic, through surgery day and post op recovery. Check out their before and (current) after photos on our Instagram page Tales of a Hair Transplant.

Have you ever wondered how the hair transplant began? The first hair transplant surgery was 201 years ago. Guess which country? Dr. Shojui Okuda preformed hair transplant surgeries in Japan in the 1930's. He was transplanting hair with techniques that the rest of the world wouldn't discover for 70 years! Find out why. BONUS FUN: Ellen and Tarah discuss which celebrities they believe have e...

Chapter 11- FUT vs FUE   Listen in as Tarah and Ellen dive into ALL the details of the FUT (follicle unit transplant) and FUE (follicular unit extraction) harvesting methods. Which is best for you- FUT or FUE? How does the FUT and FUE work? What about the FUT and FUE scars? How long does a hair transplant take? Who does what during the surgery? What is SMP (scalp micro pigmentation)?

Learn more about how nutrition can influence hair growth and hair loss during an exclusive interview with Dr. Larry Shapiro, founder and owner of Help Hair products.    https://helphair.com/the-science-behind-hair-loss-and-hair-growth-shapiro-chart-low-anabolic-profile-peer-reviewed-published-paper/   https://helphair.com

Tarah and Ellen sit down with hair expert Dr. Niedbalski and Allie, an RN who has just recently joined the hair loss industry, to discuss all things hair. Find us on Instagram and leave your questions there! -Can coloring or certain hair styles cause hair loss? -Is the FUT or FUE a better surgical technique? -Can you use hair from someone else for a hair transplant? -Is hair cloning possible? -How...

Join Tarah and Ellen as they discuss what you can except during a hair consultation. Are you nervous? Where do you start? What should you ask? What are you looking for? What should you expect from the office? How do you find the right physician for you? Are you a good candidate for the FUT or FUE? Can you use insurance? There's so many questions! Hopefully this can help to sort information out.

Tarah and Ellen are joined by Daniel Lyon. Daniel has sustained burns on his scalp. Using the FUE harvesting method, Daniel was able to have a hair transplant to restore the areas where his hair wouldn't grow anymore. Tune in for a first hand experience with Daniel.

Join Ellen and Tarah to find out more about an eyebrow transplant. Explore details about why you lose hair in eyebrows and the options to restore the density and fullness.  Find your hair restoration physician on the International Society Of Hair Restoration Surgery's website: visit https://ishrs.org Eyebrow Restoration  Eyebrow Transplant  Permanent Eyebrows

Join Ellen and Tarah in their first AND MORE chapter. -How does the Laser Cap effect the hair follicle? -What does the Laser Cap look like? -Ideas and feedback of when patients wear the cap.