For some time now I’ve been perceived by consumers - and increasingly the media - as a commentator on the practices of the hair loss industry. I’m often called upon to provide (as best I can) my unbiased opinion on treatments, products, hair-related appliances, costs and behaviour of companies within this industry.
I like to believe it’s because readers see the authenticity and transparency of my researched articles on my website; providing accurate information on relevant topics. Likewise in consultation - I establish the nature of the client’s condition; what’s causing it, and treatment (if required) most appropriate for that client - whether I can provide it or not. My function is NOT to try and flog someone a $5000 (plus) treatment program ‘package’.
The ‘big two’ multinational hair loss companies (and certain unqualified individuals) see me as an increasing threat to the advertising spin they pay to depict for themselves. Over time I’ve received threats of legal action, financial intimidation, and threats to mount a smear campaign against me.
And whilst I DON’T intend to shy away from highlighting their more odious behaviours - I ask that any comments added to my Blog NOT DIRECTLY NAME these individuals, companies - or those who promote them. They seek to stifle your comments of adverse experience with them by harassing me as the ‘Blog Forum’ for those comments.
In conversations with them the multinationals don’t appear to care that a client reports a bad experience with them - they just don’t want to be named in that bad experience….