Andrea Clark Trichologist

It is cold and here in Australia and I have actually been feeling awful for 2 weeks but to help me feel better I made sure I had clean and styled hair. Makeup on and even if I felt awful I at least hope I looked ok. Tried to look styled and I think it helped . Didn’t help me shake this cold but hopefully now moving forward ,I don’t get a bout of increased shedding of hair in 3 months time which can be quite normal. But if I do I know it’s temporary and it’s likely because of fever, anti biotics, poor sleep and maybe my diet . I never skipped my protein rich breakfast though and ate lots of veggies . Excercise dropped off a tad but I kept up with my weight training. I’m not a doctor but I do know what can happen to our hair and scalp when ill. Because I studied Trichology with the IAT and years of styling hair

It is sometimes hard to get down to Melbourne for a trichology consultation. Several times in the next half of the year I’ll be up in the high country. Fresh air , blue skys and hair loss and scalp concerns are found every where so reach out as I may just be only a short drive away . Well a short drive by Australian standards is still a lot but do able . A zoom consultation is available for those far from town but Albury , Wodonga is a great meeting point for those needing and wanting to see me. Reach out

Don’t underestimate the power of stress on hair cell happiness . If you can’t escape what is stressing you out , schedule time to visit a Trichologist and hairstylist. Both can advise and assist with at least one hour of escape and exploration into what can be done or used or tried so as to reduce some of the effects of a stressed head . You will still have to find the stressors and reduce them but while you’re targeting that we can care and repair too.

The perfect hair healthy day . Vitamin D - immediately headed outdoors after waking , gym, protein rich breakfast , shampoo, condition and style hair then off to work . Finished with a show tonight. Perfect hair loving day and great way to combat potential jet lag

This had been a hair loving get away. My Trichology conference , lots of vitamin D, loads of walking , great food and plenty of lowering of cortisol levels .

Travelling is a big part of what we all love to do . Am I right ? As a Trichologist I’m out and about searching for knowledge and seeing clients far and wide . That often takes me to many places . Hair loss is not something that is just experienced in a few places or to a few people . So from France to London. New York to Singapore . We meet up in these different places each year then take our knowledge back home. Home is where I’ll be soon so catch you in Melbourne for consultations and hair care for the rest of the Winter 🥶. It may be to@e to change a few things with the change of seasons .

1 more day of exploring, good food and art . Tomorrow learning

Bonjour . 1 day to go before the International association of Trichologists annual conference.

There’s so many myths around regarding hair loss and hair behaviour. Here are the top 5 comments or questions I’ve been asked this month . A lot about products . Are they detrimental or do they help . Conditioners are needed but sometimes the choice of the conditioner is not suited for the hair type. It is important to smooth the cuticle and protect the hair shaft . The top comment is “I’ve stopped shampooing as often due to all the hair shedding. “ …your scalp will be a better environment for hair growth if clean and clear although it’s ok not to shampoo everyday …don’t drag it out because you think it will make your hair shedding worse . Hats are ok , genetics not always the cause and always look back 3 months if your hair is falling more than you’d like . It’s not what you did yesterday that’s causing change . Look further and deeper