Cotswold Trichology

16/11/2025

And Trichology is exactly the same!

Except most of our clients don’t want their picture taken and if they are ok with it they definitely don’t want their pictures shared.

Some people wander why I don’t see patients for 40 hours a week. It is because it would result in an 80 hour working week due to everything else involved.

If you have been into the clinic or called on the phone you probably have been fortunate enough to speak to Jade. Jade does 15-20 hours of work a week that I use to have to do.

I do get scared when she goes on holiday now though 😂🤦‍♀️

On top of seeing patients i run another successful company Theradomegb, keep 9 beehives and am studying cosmetic formulation to enable me to formulate my own product range. 🐝🥼🧪🧫👩‍🔬

31/10/2025

I’ve just got back from my holiday and decided to take my Theradome away with me to see if there would be any problems taking it through security.

Some people are embarrassed about being asked what it is. Now you wouldn’t be embarrassed about improving your health, face or physique, why should you blush at wanting thicker healthy hair?

It’s not like your traveling with a ‘neck massager’ 😂🤭🤦‍♀️

The Theradome traveled in my hand luggage. No box, just one of my daughter’s toys stuffed inside as a buffer. I was kind of hoping they would pull me up and ask what it was, no such luck at either end.

I used it three times while away. I wouldn’t normally bother taking it on holiday as I only use it as an anti-age / hair health device, two weeks without it isn’t the end of the world.

On this occasion one of the reasons I took it away is I had a telogen effluvium shedding through the summer from stress and surgery in the spring.

Theradome doesn’t stop this kind of hair shedding but can reduce it (if you are already a user when an incident occurs), it also helps your hair recover quicker.

A couple of customers have mentioned customs asked what it was (probably never seen one before), if that were to happen I would just way it’s a medical device - which it is certificated as!

So if you have to travel with your Theradome, honestly don’t stress over it 😉

31/10/2025

My annual pumpkin art tribute goes to the sadly lost Ozzy Osbourne. You can see it in my clinic window over this weekend 🎃

13/10/2025

Have been meaning to put this up all day but but kept getting distracted 🤦‍♀️

October is ADHD awareness month amongst other things. Apparently around 2.5 million people in the UK have ADHD. Personally I think it's more.

It's a trait that runs in my family, easily spottable in boys and men but women are great maskers. We learn how to hide, make it work, to hyper-focus on getting things correct, not getting spotted, getting away with it.

You can feel quite smug about getting away with know-one knowing, then one day..... Menobrain hits. As oestrogen drops, ADHD signs become more apparent, not just to you but to everyone else too.

It seems that as if we don't already have enough to deal with - Hair changes, skin changes, disappearing lips, creaking joints and weight gain. The tendency towards getting sidetracked now turns into your middle name. Ping-ponging around the house leaving a trail of half started jobs... Is it ADHD, is it Menopause, is it early onset dementia.

Those of us that have been holding it together for years suddenly need someone else to take over a few things making our life a little less chaotic.

Me - I will be be looking forward to my 14 year old confiscating my flight boarding pass in a week or so when we go on holiday (I lost it last time, now not to be trusted 😂).

27/09/2025

Off to London in a couple of hours, guess I should pack!😂😂😂

As Theradome GB are an official sponsor of the event I’ve been a bit busy planning stuff other than my suitcase 🧳

Looking forward to seeing my Hair Wizard Colleagues this weekend. Those of you more organised than me and already on your way, please look the Whova ap and click like on my pictures and stuff ###

16/09/2025

SMP days are the best days. Chilled out, creative and positively influencing someone confidence by improving their appearance. I also get or wear clothing the equivalent of pyjamas in comfort level.

29/03/2025

I’ve been using CNSLab for years for food intolerance testing. While hair is my thing, not for food intolerance testing as it isn’t accurate.

09/01/2025

For those of you squeamish about venous blood tests or have problem squeezing enough blood out of a finger for a finger prick blood test, this smart little invention is here to make the whole process of blood testing simple and ver un-squeamish.

Autodraw is a little device you stick on the top of your arm and it drips blood slowly into a collection pot over 5 minutes, if you need a second pot, just unclip and clip a new one on.

I'm due a blood test myself so next week you can watch me use the new system and see if its as simple as they say it is😊

Learn how to collect a good blood sample using the autodraw device.

07/01/2025

Veganuary 🥕 is upon us where meat eaters give up a staple food group (protein) for the month. As a former Vegetarian for over 20 years, I have done enough veggie time to never have to do it again.

It was only due to my Trichology training I quit vegetarianism in my 30s and slowly increased the variety of animal protein I was willing to consume.

It wasn’t easy and when I became pregnant with my daughter I got steak cravings but cooked and ate it in secret as I’d made such a fuss about not eating cows 🐮

I still do not eat many 'little animals', where possible to buy organic, outdoor bread meat. Animal welfare is still something I care about whilst maintaining my own health and needs.

From a hair point of view, dietary protein is very important for keratin formation. Veggie's and Vegans are classically low in both iron and B12. You just simply cannot get enough in from plant-based diets and need to supplement.

It is possible to be a healthy vegan with careful planning and food combining. Eating should be treated and a meticulous science along with an all-encompassing supplement regime.

Alas, most Vegans will not do this but live on carbs instead, Veggie close companions similar but with everything drenched in Cheese …. Hello cholesterol 🧀

So, if you are vegan and visit for a hair loss appointment, don't take offence or feel I’m putting your lifestyle choice down. It may be to blame for the hair issues you face.

If you book a consultation, you are paying me to tell you what is wrong with your hair and what to do about it. You are not paying me to tell you what you want to hear.

There are ‘specialists’ who take money for treatments that won’t help. And more products designed for marketing and social media trends than it is possible to track.

If you need to make lifestyle choices, I will tell you. If you don't like it then don't change but I can’t wave a magic wand if you are not willing to help yourself 😁

19/12/2024

Absolutely love this demo, I’d never use straighteners on my hair now I’m red.

12/12/2024

Apple Cider Vinegar. 🤦‍♀️

Every few years this one does the rounds, revived by a journalist in need of content.

Product development teams follow suit to develop cosmetics / products that follow ‘market trends,’ then influencers promote it to earn a living. Then you lovely people buy it.

I’m currently seeing an influx of people who have been Cider Vinegar rinsing their scalp to promote hair growth. What they actually end up with is a sore, red, irritated scalp due to their CV scalp rinse having a pH of 2-3.

Guess what a sore irritated scalp causes …… well, it could certainly contribute to hair loss!

Whilst the hair shaft maybe fine with a pH of 3.5, the scalp and skin prefers a pH of closer to 5.5. Hence the optimum pH range for shampoo, skin and hair products is often quoted at 4.5-5.5.

So ladies and gents, quit pouring acid on your head and go find yourself a reputable Trichologist instead 👩‍🔬😁