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UNDERSTANDING AND TACKLING HAIR LOSS NATURALLY

JOHANNA DAHLMAN

JUNE 2025

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For millions around the world, hair loss is more than a cosmetic issue—it’s an emotional and psychological challenge that ripples into every area of life. I know this firsthand, having faced my own diagnosis of autoimmune alopecia years ago. Whether it’s spotting a few extra strands in the shower drain or noticing a sudden change in your hairline, the experience can be deeply jarring, bringing on fear, anxiety, depression, and confusion about what to do, who to trust, and how to stop the hair loss and regrow your hair.


Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and includes various types—autoimmune, hormonal, telogen effluvium, scarring, traction, androgenic, diffuse, and more. Hair loss affects men, women, and children of all ages and races, making each case unique, factors and root cause,s and how to truly heal, as unique as the person itself!


The Reality Behind the Shedding


Many people’s first instinct is to visit a dermatologist or drugstore. And this often leads into a confusing black hole—navigating steroids, creams, supplements, topicals, and countless other recommended treatments. The core problem? Focusing on hair loss as just a type of condition rather than seeing the whole person behind it. Categorizing symptoms without considering the individual’s full health picture often leads to frustration and a lack of results—something we see across many health issues, including alopecia.


Hair loss doesn’t exist in isolation. It often comes with a wide range of symptoms—digestive issues, dry eyes and skin, burning or itchy scalp, insomnia, brain fog, memory loss, low motivation, fatigue, lethargy, pitted nails, and let’s not forget the emotional aspects, including depression, anxiety, added stress and worry. Your body is a connected whole, and hair loss often signals deeper health issues that need uncovering and addressing.

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Factors That Can Be Biohacked and Upgraded


Hormonal changes, genetics, stress, poor diet, and medical conditions like thyroid disorders or autoimmune diseases are all key factors influencing hair loss. The great news? These can be biohacked, improved, and upgraded to boost your overall health, hair quality, and happiness.


Healing Hair Loss Beyond Bottles and Prescriptions


What few talk about is that true hair loss healing can happen outside of any bottle or prescription. From my own experience and the success I’ve seen with my clients, real progress comes naturally by supporting the body and honoring our individual needs—working step by step to see how the body responds. This contrasts sharply with overwhelming one-size-fits-all approaches that often leave people frustrated, disappointed, and without results. By focusing on what we can do and how to do it better, we can exceed expectations and see results faster. A holistic approach—one that looks beyond the scalp and addresses all aspects of health—is the path to peak performance and lasting hair restoration.


Think of hair loss like a “check engine” light—yet most people just get a car wash instead of lifting the hood to see what’s inside. Topicals, medications, and generic treatments cannot solve hair loss long-term because eventually, your body will reject them, the products will stop working, or side effects will emerge. The best path is a natural, holistic approach that inventories exactly what your body needs to thrive. Like biohacking, this must be personalized for real, lasting success.

Healing Hair Loss

True hair loss healing can happen outside of any prescription

Debunking the Myths


Hair loss is often surrounded by misinformation:


Myth: You Are Too Old — Hair Loss is Just Part of Aging and Must Be Accepted
False. Aging does not have to mean surrendering to hair loss like our parents or ancestors did. We can improve our odds and create more hair growth in less time. I’m currently in my mid-40s and grow an inch of hair per month—above average—and you can absolutely reach these heights too!


Myth: Autoimmune Alopecia Has No Cure

Medical textbooks say this because there’s no single treatment or medication that heals everyone the same way from the same diagnosis. But the real healing happens when you look inward and discover what YOU uniquely need to do to heal. This is exactly how many people—including myself—are healing and experiencing hair regrowth faster.


This is where the magic truly happens: not by hoping a medication or serum will work, but by taking control of your health and making the personalized changes needed to see real results.

There is a cure for hair loss—it’s about tailoring the approach to your unique circumstances, needs, desires, and goals. It’s a holistic healing method that supports the whole body and helps it perform better—naturally. Because healing is deeply individualized and cannot be bottled or packaged, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all “cure.”


Myth: You Have a Hair Loss Diagnosis and There’s Nothing You Can Do—No Cure, No Hope

False. You might be surprised by how many clients share stories of being turned away, shunned, or, as in my case, having a doctor literally shrug and say, “There is no helping the situation.” Depending on where you live, this might be your reality. But here’s the truth: there is more you can do, and more is possible. The key is understanding when a provider or practitioner can truly help—and when they cannot. Not everyone has the time, experience, or expertise to guide you effectively.


On average, people see 5 to 10 doctors or more just to get diagnosed or find answers—and often, even fewer get clear next steps or real results. I forged my own biohacking path—a journey that took longer than necessary. But yes, I got the results I wanted and so much more. When you heal hair loss at its root cause, you free yourself from ever returning to that same place. You gain answers, a fresh perspective, and a new path toward true healing- Not to mention understanding your body to the point where hairloss is a thing of the past and not part of your future.


Myth: You Are Doing Everything and Still Have Hair Loss

This might sting, but if you still have hair loss, you’re not doing everything—you’re only doing what you know. The truth is, we all have blind spots—hidden barriers holding us back.


This is the frustrating reality—I had mine, too—and it’s exactly why my hair loss journey was prolonged.


That’s why, when working with someone, identifying these blind spots is key to success and reaching your goals faster. If these blind spots remain hidden, the problem persists.


Just the other day, I worked with a new client—a gut health coach who had battled hair loss for 20 years. In just 24 to 48 hours, her hair loss stopped as if turning off a faucet, simply by making a few changes I recommended. That’s the power of healing—your body wants to heal; we just need to support it correctly. Our minds often cloud us with denial, but deep down, many of us have an inner knowing—and courage is required to listen. If not, find someone who can help point out the mistakes you can’t see.


I like to compare health goals to the desire to win of athletes—because in many ways, they’re the same. It’s about getting better, stronger, wiser, healthier, and achieving peak performance. But this requires strong foundations, consistent work, the right tools, and overcoming blind spots. This is how we win the gold!

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Having worked with clients in over 67 countries, I’ve witnessed some powerful truths:

  • Healing can happen at any time—even if you’ve had alopecia for 20, 40, or more years. Healing is always possible for you.

  • Hair regrowth can begin in as little as 8 weeks or less when you take decisive action and support your body properly.

  • Waiting is not a strategy—the sooner you address hair loss, the better your results will be.


It’s critical to understand that the one-size-fits-all approach is misleading and often prolongs your healing journey, causes setbacks, or leads to yet another failed treatment. The truth is, they alone cannot reach the root causes of your hair loss. This is why many treatments fail to deliver the results you hope for. Hair loss is never caused by just one factor—there are always multiple underlying contributors unique to you and your situation.


Gone are the days when “just live with it” was your only option. Today, harnessing natural methods and biohacking is the key to long-term success—without harmful medications or side effects. Steering clear of one-size-fits-all gimmicks allows you to understand exactly how a treatment can—or cannot—support you on your journey to fuller, healthier hair.

Johanna Dahlman aka Alopecia Angel

Johanna is an alopecia healing coach

Embracing the Choice to Heal


Healing is a choice. Growing your hair is a choice. Biohacking is a choice. And when we intentionally harness the choices that truly benefit us, that’s when real results begin to appear. You now know that living in a suboptimal way only holds you back—from your true potential, your highest potential, and ultimately, from your best life ever.


Hair loss is not just a vanity issue—it’s a complex condition deserving compassion, understanding, and effective, results-driven solutions grounded in natural healing and upgrading our health. Whether your goal is to regrow hair, prevent further loss, or enhance the density and fullness, you are not alone, and there is so much more that can be done.


It’s an exciting time to explore how far we can push the limits—and to conquer all our health and wellness challenges, including hair loss. Your journey to hair growth and health starts now!

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