Hair Loss Confidential

The Power Given to a Baseball Cap

2009-03-23T08:15:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the final day of filming for the Phoenix episode of Hair Loss Confidential. This is our third show following episodes shot in St. Louis and Boston.

The Phoenix episode features a 40-year-old man suffering from male pattern baldness whose “best friend” is his hat. His hair loss – and the power, prominence and importance given his baseball cap - has taken a serious emotional toll on both his immediate and extended family, something he never realized or even considered.

We were excited to have Dr. Allison Arnold as the professional interventionist for this episode. Some of you may know “Doc Ali” from the reality TV shows Scott Baio is 45 and Single and Charm School. Her emotional connection with this Valley family and with “Rob”, the subject of the show, was amazing.

The Phoenix episode will launch on the Hair Loss Confidential website on May 13. http://www.hairlossconfidential.tv/

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor

A Time For Thanks

2008-11-26T13:51:00.000-08:00

It's the day before Thanksgiving and like everyone else, I'm rushing around at the grocery store picking up those last minute items I need to cook our special family dishes tomorrow.

In reflecting back over the last several months, I feel so grateful for all the people who have worked so hard to make Hair Loss Confidential into an inspiring and dignified reality TV show which respects the lives of the people we feature in each episode. We have changed lives and in turn, we have evolved into more loving and caring professionals.

I have read several of the blog entries that both Myranda and her Mom, Montica, have posted on various hair loss websites. I can hear Myranda's joy when she writes things like: THIS IS THE MOST AMAZING SHOW EVER. IT REALLY CHANGED MY LIFE. We heard from our friends at Hans Wiemann that Myranda has tried out for cheerleading, something she never could consider before! And her Mom tells us that Myranda is now interested in modeling, public speaking and acting!! This is not the Myranda we first met in Illinois. Happy Thanksgiving Myranda!!

We are working on more episodes right now and are excited to bring them to you in the weeks and months ahead. Remember to check the website on December 8 to find out Myranda's surprise! You'll really enjoy it but make sure to have your tissues handy!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all. May we remember to be thankful for all our blessings - big and small - seen and unseen.

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor
Hair Loss Confidential

Launch Day

2008-11-10T05:40:00.000-08:00

WOO-HOO!! Today we launch the very first webisode of Hair Loss Confidential! I am excited, relieved, stressed, joyful, tired, exuberant!!! But more than anything, I’m happy. There are so many people who deserve my deepest thanks and appreciation. Blended Media, the production company for Hair Loss Confidential, have produced an outstanding episode about 16 year old Myranda and her family who have all suffered as a result of her hair loss and subsequent bullying and alienation at school. The crew (Jim, Lainie, Diana, Jason) treated this family with the same gentle and loving respect they would their own. We received rave reviews about them from both the family and Hans Wiemann, the transformation center in St. Louis. They are a professional, hard-working and thoughtful television crew. How blessed we are to work with them.

Our website has been in a state of becoming for several months. Our web designer, Holly Jonas, is a rock star!!! Creative. Patient. Innovative. A true team player. When you google the phrase, “She always goes the extra mile”, I’m positive there’s a picture of Holly!!

TO WATCH THE REST OF THE EPISODE, CLICK HERE!

To Tony and Char from Mandarich Media Group. In the words of Tina Turner, “You’re Simply the Best!”

SO many others who worked behind the scenes to make this day happen. My thanks to Greg T, Kelly, Sarah, Sharon, Tim, Dave, Tammy, Jay, Joanna, Lorin. Huge thanks and big hugs to Arnold who believed and supported us from the beginning. He saw our vision and championed us.

A very special warm thank you to Dr. Michelle Golland. A gifted psychologist; a lovely person.

Kudos to Hans Wiemann. Ed, Tim and John, you worked so hard to help Hair Loss Confidential pull off this wonderful hair loss transformation for Myranda. How can I thank you??? To Karen and Sherri. You did a beautiful job and we appreciate you.

Terry. My creative rock!

Lisa, the risk was all yours. “What a journey this has been . . . “

And finally to Myranda, Montica, Rob and the entire family . . . thank you for allowing Hair Loss Confidential to tell your very personal and painful story. We pray all good things for you in the days ahead.

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor

The Pain of Women's Hair Loss

2008-11-07T07:52:00.000-08:00

When we think of hair loss, often our first thought is that of balding men. However, if you ask any hair loss clinic in the United States, they will tell you that half of their clientele are women. Women suffer hair loss differently than do men. Often, they are not candidates for some of the hair loss options available to men. That's why it's important if you're a woman to get answers for what is going to work for you.

In the production of HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL, we've seen first-hand the anguish that many women suffer because of their hair loss. For instance, society treats men with hair loss differently than we do women with thinning hair. This often leads to embarrasment and shame for woman with thinning hair. One of the main goals of HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL, is to educate the public that hair loss with women is natural. It happens because of many different reasons including pregnancy, menopause, medical issues and side effects from medications. There is no reason to be ashamed. If you are suffering from hair loss there are effective options available to you. Find out about them. There really is no reason to suffer for even one more day!

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor

I'm in the Glow!

2008-11-05T08:52:00.001-08:00

As I write these words, I'm still in the "glow" of seeing the rough-cut of "Myranda's Story", the first episode of HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL. The finished episode will be available on this website on November 10.

Myranda is a 16 year-old girl from Caseyville, IL who has suffered serious abuse from other teenagers as a result of her hair loss. I won't give away any more details. All I can say is "WOW"! I promise you'll be both moved and inspired. Have your tissues close by!! Most importantly, you'll never look at hair loss the same way again! The episode highlights just how devastating hair loss can be in someone's life - and how it affects their family as well. Of course, the solution to Myranda's hair loss is amazing.

Please watch her story on November 10 and let me know what you think!

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor

Will I Have A Nice Dome?

2008-08-13T10:37:00.000-07:00

I’m sitting here watching the USA Men’s Beach Volleyball team of Dalhausser & Rogers at the Beijing Olympics. They’re playing against Argentina and are very close to a win. Visualize my surprise when the two TV commentators start talking about Dalhausser’s “dome” and then flash a picture of him as a teenager with a full head of hair. It turns out that “the thin beast” as he’s called, started significantly losing his hair just as he entered his twenties. According to the commentators, he was very angry and blamed his parents wondering what they had done to him to cause his hair loss. Dalhausser chose to shave his head much to the shock of his parents and friends. His big concern: Will I have a nice dome or will my head be misshapen underneath the hair.

Well, Dalhausser was blessed with a great dome. But not every young man suffering from early onset male pattern baldness can boast a perfectly shaped head! More often than not, they are like “Eric” from Episode One of Hair Loss Confidential who believed that a baseball cap could be worn with everything from his bathing suit to his tuxedo.

Do you know a man who is angry and frustrated because he’s balding way too young? If so, nominate him and let Hair Loss Confidential give him back his confidence and self-esteem.

And by-the-way, if you haven’t had an opportunity to drool over Phil Dalhausser this week in Beijing, here’s a video from 2007 as he prepared for the Olympics.

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor
HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL

Hair Loss Confidential Hits the Airwaves

2008-08-12T10:17:00.000-07:00

Hair Loss Confidential is gaining momentum in the media!!

Danny Davis, KOY morning drive personality in Phoenix enthusiastically spoke about the show last week. We loved his commentary and the way he chose to share the information. Way to go, Danny!!

Click here to listen to what he had to say – and remember, it only takes a few moments to complete the nomination process. Answer some simple questions; attach a picture showing your loved one’s current hair loss crisis and mail it in to the address shown on the HLC website. You can make a difference in the life of someone you know and love.

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor
HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL

Women's Hair Loss Solution is Shear Genius

2008-08-11T11:02:00.000-07:00

You know when you buy a new car; all of a sudden you see that same car everywhere on the road? Well that’s exactly what has happened since we launched Hair Loss Confidential. I have seen several hair loss stories on both television and in print in this last week and I want to share them with you. They demonstrate why we decided to produce this show and the power of the healing that the show can provide.

The July 23 episode of Bravo TV’s Shear Genius hosted by Jaclyn Smith of Charlie's Angels fame, featured several women who suffer from alopecia areata. Nearly 2% of people in the United States, many of them children, suffer from alopecia areata, a skin disorder that causes hair to fall out in patches; many times leaving the person completely bald. The Shear Genius episode provided a moving example of the tragedy, the courage, and the desire for appropriate and attractive solutions faced by people who suffer from alopecia every day of their lives.

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor
HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL

We Want You!!

2008-07-30T09:14:00.000-07:00

We’re excited! Family, friends and co-workers are sending in nominations from all over the country for the new reality TV show Hair Loss Confidential. Although each story line will be dramatic and compelling with touches of comedy sprinkled throughout, it is important to know that each life-changing success story will be told in a compassionate way. The hair loss stories we’ve received have been surprisingly moving, tragic, touching and humorous. In all cases though, it is our intention to respect your loved ones; not to ridicule or humiliate. We will give the viewers insight into their personal hair loss crisis; how it has affected them and how it has affected YOU, their loved ones and friends.

So send in your nominations. We’re waiting to hear from you! This show is about changing lives of everyday people and it takes people like you to make it happen!

CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE!

Lisa Zimmerman
Executive Producer,
HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL

Why We Created a Hair Loss Reality TV Show?

2008-07-24T10:19:00.000-07:00

There are so many misconceptions about the hair restoration industry. People hear “hair replacement” and automatically think plugs, ill-fitting toupees and spray on hair! We wanted to develop a show that would demonstrate the pain and heartache that those who suffer hair loss experience. I’m not sure there is another industry where people are so easily and casually ridiculed for their desire to better their appearance. Why don’t we laugh at people who whiten their teeth or have LASIK surgery?

Back in April, Jay Leno did a Mall Reality Show spoof on the Tonight Show in which a camera caught video of men in the mall who were balding. The show was entitled. “Extreme Combover: Dome Edition”. Funny? Sure. But consider how the average hair loss victim really feels. I’ll tell you. They suffer lose of self-esteem. They feel shame, embarrassment, hurt, frustration. Many times both their lifestyle and livelihood is threatened. So why did we create this show? To transform the lives of men, women and children across America who suffer from hair loss and its devastating effects. It’s just that simple!

Yvonne Marchese
Production Supervisor
HAIR LOSS CONFIDENTIAL