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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

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!

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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 tre

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

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

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 ho

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 problem

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, depriv

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/thi

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

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 obsess

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/cur

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

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,

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

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

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