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Alternative Hair Alchemist - A podcast about everything wigs, toppers and alternative hair!

Debra Heim - Certified Wig and Topper Specialist, Alternative Hair Boutique Owner
Alternative Hair Alchemist - A podcast about everything wigs, toppers and alternative hair!
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  • Ozempic and hair loss? Here's my take on it.
    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 @debra_heim on Instagram and Debra Heim on Facebook @verybestlittlehairhouse on Instagram and Facebook  
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  • Head Space: Advice on alternative hair fit for those on the larger side
    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
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  • Overwhelmed with topper choices? Is a topper right for you? Here's my three things to consider
    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  
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  • Help! My favorite alternative hair got discontinued! What can I do?
    As you probably already know, styles and colors get discontinued from time to time.  Sometimes, without a lot of notice.  But not to worry, I am going to give you my best advice as to how to navigate the changes with confidence.  Then when the compliments start rolling in about your new style or color, you'll be right at home in the new look. Until next time, Peace, Love, and Alternative Hair Deb   Find me at   www.debraheim.com or at:   www.verybestlittlehairhouse.com  Find Nikki on Facebook at Nouveau Hair and Wigs page and www.nouveau.hair 
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  • Going to a wig shop in person? Here's my best advice for avoiding these 3 big mistakes!
    Hey everyone!  Happy June to you!   This week I am back with an episode that was inspired by the client who came to the shop today, and who left with gorgeous results that she did not expect (as I always say time and time again),   We discussed alternative hair journeys and what she experienced at other wig shops as well as what she's tried along the way to my shop.  There are many many things I could discuss that you'd want to look out for, but today I discuss three biggies. Keep watching for the next series of episodes here, I plan to do an audio version of my book "Too Much Hair" one chapter a week.   Thanks for listening this week and thank you for every single episode you've listened to along the way!  Drop me a line on socials and let me know if you have any thoughts.  Till next time...;. Peace, Love and Alternative Hair, Debra   www.debraheim.com www.verybestlittlehairhouse.com
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About Alternative Hair Alchemist - A podcast about everything wigs, toppers and alternative hair!

Welcome to the Alternative Hair Alchemist Podcast! It’s a scary place to be in when you are losing your hair. There’s a lot of unnecessary shame and loneliness that can go along with it. Not to mention the overwhelm when you are trying to figure out what kind of replacement hair works for you. Between having had chemo twice and alopecia areata on top of that, I know all too well that sinking feeling when you see more scalp than hair when you look in the mirror. I also know that it is overwhelming when you don’t know who to ask for help, what to do, or where to start – and I want to say, helping you do just that is my gift. Hi, I am Debra Heim. I’m a certified alternative hair expert, wig wearer and the co creator of a one of a kind wig and topper boutique, The Very Best Little Hair House. And I created this podcast to educate, inspire and empower you! Out of my own hair loss journey was born a desire to make wearing alternative hair feel normal and an exciting place of possibilities. I use my superpower intuition to help women in my shop in a one on one, private and comfy environment with fifteen of the worlds’ best brands of alternative hair find their beauty again. And I take wearing what you may know as wigs to a whole new level and my goal is to bring your beauty back to full on radiance. Because you don’t want hair that looks good on someone else! You want to find the hair that maximizes your own unique beauty and I want to help you do that! I have helped over five hundred women of all different looks, shapes and sizes look better than they’ve ever imagined. My shop is where the magic happens and confidence is restored! Our clients leave looking fabulous and knowing not only what works for them but also how to care for it with ease. Because let’s face it - if finding the hair that lights you up was as easy as choosing from a picture, I wouldn’t need to have my shop. Think of me as that “tell it like it is” friend that also happens to be an expert in alternative hair. The shame starts to end when you learn how to make yourself feel beautiful again and I am going to help you do that. At the end of the day, natural hair or not, wig or not, I want you to know that we are all worthy of love and belonging. So take a deep breath, feel the love I’m sending your way–it’s time to find and love yourself again. Let’s do this! Let’s Connect! Facebook: Wise Wig Advice Facebook Group- A shame-free zone for alternative hair wearers! Instagram:@verybestlittlehairhouse Youtube: Very Best Little Hair House - YouTube Visit my website: Very Best Little Hair House Email me: [email protected]
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