Introducing Eva & Kimberly

Introducing Eva & Kimberly, aka “The Hair Heroes”, here to deal with hair loss….

Combine the expertise, clinical knowledge and business acumen of two of the world’s leading trichologists…and, that’s when the magic happens!

So, when the UK’s Eva Proudman FIT IAT, started talking to her friend and clinical associate, trichologist and nutritional coach, Kimberly Vaughn (President of HPi Hair Partners) earlier this year about how they could effectively collaborate to ensure that patients on ‘both sides of the pond’ had access to the very best in treatment innovation and new products, it quickly became clear that a very special and exciting new partnership was in the making.

The powerful dynamic of two female founders, both at the top of their profession (and with plenty to talk about in terms of trichology!) the synergy was real….and the first task was to capture this unique and inspiring knowledge and passion, so that their expert advice, tips and genuine care for any patients presenting with hair and scalp issues could be shared as widely as possible.

Lights, camera, action…

Both Eva and Kimberly already have popular and well-loved social media platforms, with loyal communities of followers (both women are well known in their own right, as educators, mentors and guest speakers at myriad conferences and industry events). But the real power in this new partnership was always going to be in harnessing the natural rapport and shared knowledge of these two highly acclaimed clinicians.
And so, that’s where ‘Astonishing Trichology’ was born….a series of recorded films (essentially, a video podcast!) where Eva and Kimberly – aka the Hair Heroes – talk with ease and authority about a range of hair and scalp issues, sharing vital information and signposting potential patients to helpful resources, self-care, supplementation where necessary and knowing when to seek advice and diagnosis from a professional hair and scalp expert – also known as, a trichologist (a health professional which, as Kimberly explains, is well known and respected in the UK but is still something of an emerging area in the States, with more awareness about its benefits needed. Watch this space…!)

So, cue the first phase of ‘Astonishing Trichology’: Eva & Kimberly, aka “The Hair Heroes” – with a series of short but informative videos already posted on youtube for all subscribers to digest at their leisure (and do keep an eye out on both Eva and Kimberly’s social media platforms for reminders and updates on where to find the films and the subjects covered). To date, topics covered include: Natural hair loss treatments (such as saw palmetto, red ginseng, pumpkin seeds; Finasteride (exploring potential risks and considerations; All things Minoxidil.

Eva explains; “We had such fun recording the films – it felt so natural from the get-go and once we started discussing a specific issue, we forgot the camera was rolling and just carried on chatting away and sharing knowledge as though we were in the same room and not on the other side of the world to one another! We’re totally on the same page when it comes to putting our patients at the heart of everything we do – and I really hope that comes across in our conversation.”

Eva adds; “Patients often tell us that it feels like magic, that their hair is so much better after seeking support from a trichologist. That’s great to hear but in reality, it’s expertise, accurate diagnosis and effective, personalised treatment.”

Trico-shop goes Stateside!
And – in another hugely exciting element to this partnership…a commercial collaboration will now see the full inventory from Eva’s portfolio of award-winning products available in the US, through Kimberly’s clinics as the official American distributor.

Products such as the super-supplement Tricoextra; Juniper Therapy (with its huge heritage for treating scalp problems); the very popular hair retaining shampoo and conditioner, Tricotain; the newly launched lotion, TricoActiv+ (formulated to support the appearance of thicker, fuller-looking hair) and full ‘TricoPro’ range of scalp treatments, can now be purchased by American customers, with quick shipping guaranteed.

Kimberly adds; (insert quote)

“Working with Eva has been nothing short of inspiring—her depth of clinical knowledge and commitment to patient-centered care align perfectly with everything we value at HPIHair Partners. Our shared goal is to ensure that anyone struggling with hair or scalp concerns, no matter where they are, can access the right knowledge, support, and innovative solutions. ‘Astonishing Trichology’ is more than a conversation between colleagues; it’s a resource for people seeking real answers, hope, and transformative results. We’re excited to bring award-winning products and best practices from both sides of the Atlantic to empower our patients and professional community alike. The future of trichology truly is global—and it’s collaborative.

HPIHair: 1st in Nashville to begin TED Treatment!

TED treatment (TransEpidermal Delivery) is an ultrasound-based system that uses sound waves and air pressure to enhance the penetration of a powerful topical hair growth formula into the scalp.

This combination is designed to increase blood flow, optimize scalp health, and stimulate hair follicles to produce thicker, stronger, healthier hair.

When Alma TED is used with this topical formula, it promotes increased blood flow to the scalp and a healthier, thicker, stronger head of hair. It offers these benefits without the discomfort and shedding commonly associated with in-office hair growth treatments.

Alma TED technology for hair restoration equipment

Who is a Good Candidate for Treatment with Alma TED? – Patients who are experiencing hair shedding, hair loss or hair thinning may be good candidates for treatment with TED. A consultation is recommended to determine if you are a good candidate for TED treatment. TED was developed to be used on any individual that is suffering from hair loss or wants to improve the overall thickness and appearance of their hair.

What Should I Expect with Alma TED? – TED is a quick, 20-25 minute treatment. During your consultation, our Clinical Trichology team will perform a detailed evaluation of your scalp and hair, quantifying your hair density and hair caliber in each zone, as well as assessing your overall scalp health to personalize and customize the best treatment plan for you. You’ll notice improvements within one month of your first treatment.  Best results are seen after a series of 3 treatments. 

Is the Alma TED Treatment Painful? – No, the treatment is quite comfortable and, for many patients, relaxing. You can expect to feel a warm sensation from the device and a vibration or ringing sound through the course of treatment, but there is no pain involved. No needles and no anesthesia are required. No trauma or discomfort at the scalp.

Before and after results of a hair restoration treatment plan of a man
Before and after Alma TED technology for hair restoration results density results of a woman

Baseline and Post 4 Treatments. Photo Courtesy of Lady Dy, MD, FAAD

Baseline and Post 2 Treatments.
Photo Courtesy of Lady Dy, MD, FAAD

How Soon Will I See Results From Alma TED? – You can expect to see minor results after one TED treatment, but it is typically recommended to have a series of at least three TED treatments, one month apart, for optimal results.

How does Alma TED compare to other non-surgical/non-invasive Regenerative Treatments? – It’s important to know that every patient is an individual, and there is no “one size fits all” therapy. Other therapies at HPIHair are typically a once/twice-a-year treatment, whereas TED would require a series of three treatments, one month apart and can be repeated if need quarterly for optimal growing results.

Does Alma TED regrow a new hair follicle? – Unfortunately, no. The only way to restore hair growth to a severely depleted area is through hair transplantation. However, TED can be used in conjunction with hair transplants to help slow, stop, and reverse the progression of hair loss in non-transplanted areas.

How Can TED help Hair Growth? – TED uses low-frequency “ultrasonic” acoustic sound waves and air pressure to drive topical hair growth treatments deep into the skin through a process called acoustic cavitation. This use of sound waves to increase the penetration of topical treatments is called sonophoresis.

Through the process of Alma TED or “TransEpidermal Delivery,” we can increase the penetration of topical hair growth treatments through the top layer of skin, allowing more of the active ingredients to reach the hair follicles located below.

What are Current Patients Saying About Alma TED?

“TED was painless and honestly, somewhat relaxing. I felt as though I could take a quick nap during the procedure.”  – M. Baily

“I felt like I was getting a 30 minute scalp massage. It’s only been a few weeks but my hair definitely looks and feels thicker already.” – C. Smith

“No Pain. I heard a soft vibration but it was soothing. The HPIHair team is amazing.” – Bob

Before and after Alma TED technology for hair restoration results density results of a woman

Baseline and Post 2 Treatments. Photo Courtesy of Lady Dy, MD, FAAD

Before and after Alma TED technology for hair restoration results density results of a man

Baseline and Post 3 Treatments. Photo Courtesy of Shraddha Desai, MD, FAAD

“Bad Hair Day” airing on TLC

Watch the Trailer Below:

Bad Hair Day Airing on TLC 08/24/22 at 9pm CT

What’s new in TV this week? Glad you asked.

TLC’s new reality show, “Bad Hair Day”, brings to light a subject many do not like to discuss with friends and family…hair and scalp problems. This upcoming new series will highlight real people suffering from hair and scalp issues. Whether or not you are a fan of reality TV, this show will hopefully bring more awareness to the hair loss community. The six-episode series features three doctors who specialize in hair-related medical disorders. Dr. Isha Lopez and Dr. Meena Singh are both dermatologists and Dr. Angie Phipps is a hair restoration surgeon.

You are not alone in your hair and scalp struggles. HPIHair uses a science-based approach for our treatment plans. Our trichology and hair loss team get to the root cause of your hair issues and creates custom, individualized plans. Don’t wait, contact us today to start your hair journey with a compassionate and trusted team of hair professionals.


New Oral Hair Loss Treatment

HPIHair uses a science-based approach with our clients suffering from hair and scalp conditions. We continue to learn and follow updates on any news or innovative technology regarding hair and scalp issues. A recent article in the Seattle Times reveals another use for Minoxidil, the well-known drug for treating hair loss. Most people know of using a foam or liquid form of Minoxidil for hair regrowth. Minoxidil was first approved by the FDA in 1988. The medicine’s use as a hair-growth treatment was discovered as minoxidil pills were being used to treat high blood pressure. A side effect of these high dose pills was hair growth all over the body. A manufacturer took advantage of this side effect and developed a lotion, originally known as Rogaine.

Now some dermatologists are taking the generic form of Rogaine, Minoxidil, and prescribing very low doses orally to those with hair loss. According to Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist at Yale School of Medicine, using a lower dose is an inexpensive way to create hair growth. Minoxidil used in this manner is considered “off-label” and has not been approved by the FDA. The growing number of dermatologists using this low dose formula have seen success and are continuing to prescribe for hair loss. Whether or not this use of oral Minoxidil will ever be approved by the FDA, there are studies showing that this is a safe and effective use of the drug.

Another dermatologist at the University of Melbourne in Australia, Dr. Rodney Sinclair, published a research paper regarding results with low dose minoxidil. His experience started with a female patient with female pattern baldness who was not able to use topical minoxidil without a rash developing. He found success in her hair density when he replaced the topical with the lower oral dose.

Read the entire Seattle Times article HERE.

Real Clients, Real Results:

5 Stars!! HPI has been phenomenal to me since the first day I walked in. They are kind. They are flexible. They go above and beyond to meet my needs. I recommend to everyone! ~ M.S

Did you know?

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month

At HPIHair, every day is Hair Loss Awareness!

Since August has been dedicated to hair loss, we wanted to take the opportunity to discuss this issue that effects men, women, and children. Hair loss is a complicated and complex challenge. Hair plays an important role in the appearance and confidence of a person. Rapidly thinning hair becomes devastating to the sufferer. In addition, losing hair can also indicate an internal health issue that should be addressed.  

HPIHair uses a science-based approach to hair loss. We have a team of clinicians specializing in one thing: the science of hair growth. We’ve been helping patients overcome hair loss for over 30 years. Our total-body, holistic, clinically proven process discovers the real underlying causes of your hair loss first, so you’re assured of the right individual treatment protocol. We help you through the entire treatment process to ensure maximum results. Most importantly, this approach is successful in re-growing hair. It’s not a miracle, just hair science that works. 

Real Clients, Real Results, Real Testimonies!

5 Star Google Review by N.L. “Kimberly is absolutely wonderful! She is so incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and trustworthy! She helped us get to the bottom of our 3-year-olds hair loss and we are so thankful for her and her team!”

5 Star Google Review by B.K. “Excellent! I am suffering hair loss and would not have a hair left on my head if I hadn’t found HPI. Kimberly was able to stop my hair from falling out in less than 30 days and now I am in recovery mode – my hair is filling in and growing back. I am so thankful for HPIHair!”

Successful Alopecia Areata Drug Trials!

Alopecia Areata Drug trials

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation estimated that 6.8 million Americans are affected by this auto-immune skin condition. With the large number of citizens affected, it is great news that clinical trials are showing success. HPIHair stays on top of these trials to keep our clients informed.

Phase 3 clinical trials using a common arthritis drug are showing that one in three patients with a severe skin disease were able to regrow hair after being treated with this drug.

From Yale News: “The study is based on Phase 3 clinical trials using baricitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, to treat alopecia areata, an often disfiguring skin disease characterized by rapid loss of scalp hair, and sometimes eyebrows and eyelashes.

Phase 3 clinical trials are the final testing hurdle before a new treatment can be considered for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.

‘This is so exciting, because the data clearly show how effective baricitinib is,” said Dr. Brett King, an associate professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine and lead author of the new study, published March 26 in the New England Journal of Medicine. “These large, controlled trials tell us that we can alleviate some of the suffering from this awful disease.'” (Read More Here)

Alopecia Examples

Photo Courtesy of Yale News: Before and after images for participants who received 36 weeks of treatment for alopecia areata with baricitinib.


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Exciting News! Hope Medicine and Hair Loss Treatment

Antibodies

Hope medicine and hair loss treatment

Such exciting news! HPIHair wanted you to be the first to know that hair loss solutions are on the horizon!

Hope Medical has FDA approval with new treatment options for male and female androgenetic alopecia

Read entire press release here: Press Release by Cision PR Newswire: HMI-115 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Hair Loss

FDA’s Approach & Interest in New Balding Drugs

What is in store for the hair loss community?

FDA’s Approach & interest in new balding drugs

As we have recently observed, the powers of the FDA can be ramped to warp speed when a natural disaster occurs and thousands of lives are lost!  Certainly, grateful something lights a fire when needed.  Sadly, even though 80 million Americans were losing their hair prior to the pandemic, hair loss is still lagging with approvals. The amazing news, an outcome from the focused research and “all hands (scientist/chemists/researchers) on deck” through the pandemic, our nation is moving faster than ever before toward many amazing hopes and cures.  Wow, what wonderful news for the hair loss community.

Phase 1, 2 and recruitment of phase 3 trials are in the makings around the world and with anticipated hope we feel confident we will begin to see positive results with Clascoterone along with many others by the end of 2022

Learn more about Clascoteron along with others as you follow our blog series.  Original link is below.


Read Article Here: Clascoteron (Breezula) for Hair Loss Update!

Epigenetics: Getting to the Root of your Hair Concerns

getting to the root of your hair concerns

Have you exhausted all your options for why your hair is thinning or isn’t as luxurious as it once was? Are internet searches, advice from your hairstylist, and maybe even asking your doctor not getting you anywhere? Maybe it’s time to delve deeper and consider a Hair Follicle Test and find out how epigenetics can get to the root of your hair loss.

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What is Epigenetics?

According to the CDC, “Epigenetics is the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work. Unlike genetic changes, epigenetic changes are reversible and do not change your DNA sequence, but they can change how your body reads a DNA sequence.”

Environment and lifestyle greatly affect your epigenetics. Luckily, once the negative influences are identified, many of them are reversible with some effort on your part.

How Does Epigenetics Help with Hair Loss?

As we have written about in previous blogs, nutrition plays a big role in hair health. In addition to learning of possible diet needs, epigenetic testing is now available to also identify behavior and environmental factors also greatly affecting your hair, skin, and nails. The hair bulb knows it all. The epigenetic mapping reveals which aspects to focus on and treat. It is believed by scientists that up to 98% of our physical condition is greatly influenced by the environment. These insights empower you to be in control of your own wellness journey.

Why Test the Hair?

The food we eat, the nutrients we absorb, stress, environmental factors including pollution, heavy metals, radiation, and electromagnetic fields are all tracked in the hair bulb. All these factors are known as epigenetic factors. Single hair bulbs from strands contain a range of signals and frequencies that have an abundance of epigenetic information. This information is extremely valuable to health, hair growth, hair loss, condition of the scalp, and overall wellbeing. Source: Dr. Emanuele De Nobili, manager and medical director of the Longevity Medical Center at Villa Eden Leading Park Retreat in Merano.

Foods to promote healthy hair

What Now?

Contact HPIHair Partners to schedule your In-Office or At-Home Hair Follicle Test.

  • In-Office appointments are scheduled for 60 minutes to conduct the test and review the results.
  • At-Home, a test will be shipped to you. You will perform the test with clear guidance from a video and instructional tutorial. After the hair analyzation, you will be scheduled to meet with a Trichologist and Certified Nutritionist to review your test via a video appointment.
  • Both the In-Person and At-Home tests are comprehensive; you will receive a recommendation on next steps along with a 30 day follow up appointment.

Schedule your test today by calling our office (615) 662-8722 or by completing the simple form below and someone will be in touch soon.

Restore your confidence and Your Hair with your epigenetic analysis today.