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Perimenopause Hair Loss: From Thinning Hair to Finding Your Confidence Again – Michelle Follington
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🎙️ EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
Hair loss can be one of the more confronting changes women experience through perimenopause, yet it’s something we rarely talk about.
In this episode, I’m speaking with Michelle Follington, Wig Consultant and founder of Blossom Wigs, about perimenopause hair loss, thinning hair and the impact these changes can have on confidence and identity.
Michelle explains some of the hair and scalp changes women may notice through midlife and takes us through the options available when hair begins to thin, including toppers, wigs, synthetic and human hair, and integrated hair systems. We also discuss cost, comfort, exercise, hot flushes and finding a solution that suits your lifestyle.
Michelle also shares her own experience of losing more than 50% of her hair following surgery, rapid weight loss and significant physical stress. Despite years of helping women experiencing hair loss, going through it herself gave her an entirely new understanding of the emotional impact.
This conversation is about much more than hair. It’s about confidence, identity and finding options that help you feel more like yourself again.
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
- How hair and scalp changes can present through perimenopause
- Why hair loss can have such a significant impact on confidence and identity
- The differences between wigs, toppers and integrated hair systems
- How synthetic and human hair options compare
- What may influence which hair loss solution is right for you
- What different hair replacement options can cost
- Whether you can exercise, swim and sleep in different hair systems
- What to consider if hot flushes and overheating are a concern
- Why personalised advice can make choosing a solution easier
- Michelle’s own experience of significant hair loss and recovery
ABOUT MICHELLE FOLLINGTON:
Michelle Follington is the founder of Blossom Wigs and has over 32 years of experience in the hairdressing industry. Her passion for hair loss solutions grew from seeing the profound impact hair can have on a woman’s confidence and sense of self. She has run Blossom Wigs in Windsor for eight years and has also operated the Pyrmont location for almost 12 months.
CONNECT WITH MICHELLE FOLLINGTON:
Email: info@blossomhair.net.au
Phone: 0418 605 528
Instagram: @blossomhairbodyfaceandwigs
Facebook: @blossomhairfacewigs
YouTube: @blossomhairbodyfaceandwigb5583
OFFERS AND RESOURCES:
Blossom Wigs – Wigs & Toppers
Michelle and the team at Blossom Wigs offer a range of wigs and toppers, with options including synthetic and human hair. Michelle also discusses face-to-face and remote consultations for women who need help finding a suitable solution.
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