There's been a lot of women experiencing weight loss as the result of taking meds such as Ozempic and Wegovy (both versions of semaglutide--initially developed with the intent to help control Type II Diabetes) and some of those women also have been noticing texture and condition changes of their hair as well as some reporting noticeable hair loss. Could this be a side effect of the meds, too?

In this episode, I am going to give you my take on this based on what I have seen firsthand both as a nurse and now having eight years of experience with hair loss clients in person, and what questions they have asked me and the opinions they have given.

I also address a reminder that ANY body changes, trauma, dramatic weight loss, changes in nutrition, medical conditions such as hypothyroid, COVID and auto-immune disorders ALSO affect your hair's condition, growth and texture.

Think of your hair as a "report card" for your health on the inside. Anything that affects your physical and mental health has the potential to have an effect on your hair.

Remember, taking care of yourself involves both your physical and mental health, and most of all....your spirit! Put yourself just as high on your priority list as you do the others that you love!

And remember, I am not a physician and nothing I say should replace medical care with the professionals that know you and your specifics!

Peace, Love, Alternative Hair

Debra Heim

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Almost everyone knows that there are such a thing as petite sizes, but what can you do when you have measurements that are larger than most brand's averages? This week I will give you some helpful tips to try.

Fit and comfort in your alternative hair unit should be just as important as how something looks. Sometimes women aren't aware that they could use a roomier size or that one even exists. With most average heads of women estimated at 21.5 to 22.5 inches. there are many women that measure 22.5 to 24.5. Not only that I have had some women have an average circumference measurement yet the fit isn't great.

Thanks for listening to the podcast! Until next time: Peace, Love and Alternative Hair!!

xxDebraxxo

Toppers are usually the first options women consider with alternative hair. There's so many choices out there and videos and ads make it look so easy. The latest online statistics on topper returns quoted by Jon Renau in an email this week stated the return rate of toppers purchased online is a whopping 50%! I would bet that 50% is an underestimate simply because I have clients that come into my shop for help making a topper purchased elsewhere look natural when it was not the best topper for their situation. This week I will break it down for you as simply as I can on the three main things to consider when shopping for a topper.

Also, attention fellow true crime fans! At the end of this episode, I am going to make a recommendation for my latest binge listen in a case that is ongoing right now!

Until next time, thank you for listening!

Peace, Love, and Alternative Hair,

Debra