Hair Like Hers

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 sh

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 top

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 hap

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

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 forge

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: @hairlikehe

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. Liste

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. 

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 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. 

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.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.