The "Skinny Jab" & Your Hair: What You Need To Know

The "Skinny Jab" & Your Hair: Let’s Talk About It

We need to have a wee chat about something we are seeing more of in the salon lately.

First of all, we are seeing so many of our lovely clients walking in looking absolutely fabulous, feeling confident, and smashing their health goals. whether that’s through the gym, diet, or the new wave of weight loss supports like Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro.

And honestly? We love that for you. Anything that makes you feel like the best version of yourself gets a big "Yes!" from us.

But, there is a side effect that not everyone talks about until they are sitting in the chair: Hair Thinning.

Why does rapid weight loss affect your hair?

When you lose weight quickly (which these treatments are incredible for), your body can sometimes go into a little bit of shock. It’s a condition called Telogen Effluvium.

Basically, because your calorie intake drops, your body goes into "survival mode." It diverts all its energy and nutrients to the essential stuff—like your heart and lungs—and decides that growing hair isn't a priority right now. This pushes your hair follicles into the "shedding" phase much faster than normal.

The result? You might notice more hair in the shower drain or your ponytail feeling a wee bit thinner than usual.

You don’t have to choose between your body goals and your hair goals.

The key to stopping the shed is telling your body, "It’s okay, we have enough nutrients!"

This is where Glowwa Hair Food becomes your absolute secret weapon. If you are eating less, you are naturally taking in fewer vitamins. Glowwa plugs that gap, ensuring your follicles get exactly what they need to stay anchored and growing.

The stats speak for themselves

We stock Glowwa at Hair In The City because it’s not just a "nice to have"—it’s a clinically backed powerhouse.

If you are worried about thinning, look at these results from real users:

• 96% said they experienced less hair loss.

• 98% said their scalp looked and felt healthier.

• 96% said their hair felt fuller.

It’s about confidence

The whole point of your weight loss journey is to feel amazing. We don't want hair worries to take the shine off your progress.

In fact, 91% of Glowwa users said they felt more confident after using the vitamins. That’s exactly how we want you to feel walking out of our salon.

What should you do?

If you are on a weight loss journey (or just thinking about it) and notice changes in your hair:

1. Don't Panic: It is usually temporary!

2. Start Glowwa Now: You can grab a pot at your next appointment or order from our online shop.

3. Talk to Us: Next time you are in, let your stylist know. We can recommend specific strengthening treatments or styling tricks to make your hair look fuller while the vitamins do their work.

Here’s to looking healthy, happy, and having hair that looks just as good as you feel.

The Hair In The City Team 📍 14 High Street, Glasgow 0141 5522848