Hair Loss Files
Hair Loss Files
Lusta Hair
This is the Hair Loss Files. The podcast where we get super real about all things female hair loss. My name’s Kimberly, your androgenic alopecia bestie and the founder of Lusta Hair. We’re on a mission to break the stigma of female hair loss and take back our confidence.
If I Didn't Have Hair Loss...
What would my world be like if I didn't have hair loss? Would I be carefree? Would I be where I am now? In today's episode, I'm exploring what my life would be like if I didn't have hair loss. I'll also share my tips for finding acceptance and freedom in hair loss. "Transformation begins with the radical acceptance of what is." -Danielle La Porte --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Dec 21, 2023
29 min
Coping with Hair Loss: The Emotional Toll of Losing Your Hair
If you're experiencing hair loss, you know that it's so much more than losing the strands on your head. It can feel terrifying and really effect your confidence. Your day-to-day life can be seriously altered by losing your hair. Today we're talking about how to cope with the emotional side of hair loss. How can we reclaim our confidence after losing our hair? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? (spoiler alert: there is). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Dec 17, 2023
25 min
Buying Your First Topper or Wig
What do you need to know about buying your first-ever wig or hair topper? In this episode, I walk you through buying your first piece step-by-step. I chat through the various features offered by wig companies that make the online purchasing process stress-free. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Nov 16, 2023
32 min
Will Toppers Cause More Hair Loss? A Deep Dive On the Lusta Clips
This episode is dedicated to the pure magic which are our Lusta Pressure Sensitive Clips. Our clips are the most important part of our Lusta topper design. It was also the most challenging part for me to get right. I refused to settle when it came to our topper clips. There was no way I could stand behind a product which was meant to solve hair loss...which actually caused MORE hair loss. Listen to the episode to find out how I designed these holy grail clips and why you're in safe hands when shopping with Lusta. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Oct 23, 2023
21 min
Growing Up With Hair Loss
Today's episode of the Hair Loss Files is a very special one for us. Today we chat about growing up with alopecia or hair loss. Holly, our superstar Lusta wig queen has had alopecia all her life. In this episode, we chat with Holly and her parents about what it was like growing up with alopecia. Holly's incredible parents share their stories and tips for other parents with a child with alopecia. We also chat with Nya, a 14-year-old girl with Alopecia and her parents, who share their own experiences and story. Finally, we chat with another Lusta superstar, Lucy, who shares her perspective as a 17-year-old. If you're a parent navigating having a child with hair loss, we're always here to chat. Hope you enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Oct 5, 2023
1 hr 16 min
Are Wig Companies Ripping You Off?: What The Hair Industry Doesn't Want You to Know
In this week's episode, I'm spilling the hair industry's deepest, darkest secrets. We're going to be talking about the scams to avoid, the process of creating a human hair topper or wig and why the heck Lusta is so damn expensive! Transparency has always been super important to me, and that's why I want to talk about the things the other companies doen't want you to know about. Come along with me as we deep dive into the alternative hair industry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Sep 14, 2023
27 min
Why I Gave Up On Hair Loss Treatments
Medicated shampoos...essential oils....laser caps....medications. I spent years and years of my life dedicated to the pursuit of hair regrowth. I was desperate to find a 'cure' for my hair loss. But, all these 'treatments' are now stuffed away in a box in my garage, and I haven't touched them for years. Is it because I finally found the miracle cure that grew my hair back? Well... not exactly. This episode unpacks some of the most popular hair loss treatments on the market and discusses their efficacy. Let's chat! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Aug 30, 2023
29 min
What is it REALLY like to wear hair?
This week we're answering a question we received from one of our awesome Lusta girls: "What's it REALLY like to wear hair?". In this episode, we go through the day-to-day of wearing wigs and hair toppers. How do you navigate your appointments? Can you wear a wig to the physio? What about going to the beach? Riding a motorbike? How about styling? We're going to give you a glimpse into the hair-wearing life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Jul 31, 2023
44 min
The Worst Case Scenario
It's the thoughts that conjure nightmares. The hypothetical scenarios we replay in our heads all day long. It's the worst-case scenario of wearing hair toppers or wigs. "What happens if someone asks me about my hair?" "What if my date has a bad reaction?" "What if someone 'outs' me?" We're talking today about all those worst-case scenario 'what-ifs?' Take a breath, you're going to be fine. We're going to work through this together. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Jul 14, 2023
57 min
Sex and Wigs- Yes You Can.
We know you wanna know. How does this whole hair-wearing thing work when it comes to doing the deed? Can you leave your wig on? Should you tell your date? What will they think? Today we're deep diving into what it's REALLY like wearing hair and getting hot and heavy between the sheets. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lustahair/message
Jul 3, 2023
53 min
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