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Mar 2025
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The Truth About Thinning Hair and Women ...

Chalene Johnson
About this episode

If you’ve noticed your hair thinning, shedding more than usual, or just not looking as full as it used to, you are not alone! So many women over 40 struggle with hair loss, but figuring out what’s actually causing it—and more importantly, what to do about it—can feel totally overwhelming. In this episode, Chalene’s guest is Dr. Dray, a board-certified dermatologist and hair health expert. She’s sharing the real reasons behind hair thinning, the biggest mistakes people make when trying to regrow hair, and which treatments and supplements are actually worth it. If you’re ready for science-backed, no-BS advice on hair loss, scalp health, and aging hair, this is a must-listen!

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🤓 What You Will Learn:

✔️ The connection between hormones, aging, and hair thinning✔️ The difference between hair shedding and follicle miniaturization✔️ The truth about collagen, biotin, and hair growth supplements✔️ How to prevent traction alopecia from extensions and tight hairstyles✔️ What actually works for hair regrowth—and what’s just hype✔️ How red light therapy, scalp treatments, and nutrition impact hair healt

 

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