Julie Olson FN

09/01/2026

What’s really hiding in your hair products?

From hormone disruptors to follicle-weakening cleaning agents, these top 5 chemicals are doing more harm than good.

Save this post before your next hair care haul and check those labels! 🔍✨

08/11/2026

Too often, when a woman starts losing her hair, the conversation immediately turns to what she should put on it:

A different shampoo.
A serum.
A procedure.

Another expensive product promising thicker hair.
But female hair loss is often multifactorial.

Nutrition, digestion and nutrient absorption, hormones, thyroid function, metabolic health, stress, illness, medications, rapid weight loss, GLP-1 use, and the actual type of hair loss may all be pieces of the picture.

That doesn’t mean beauty products, medications, or procedures don’t have a place.

I’m not anti-medication, anti-procedure, or anti-beauty. 𝗜’𝗺 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶-𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴.

As a triple board-certified Functional Medicine Nutritionist, published hair-loss researcher, and female hair thinning and alopecia specialist, my work is about helping women look beyond the surface and connect the dots between their hair and the rest of their health.

Because sometimes the better question isn’t:

What should I put on my hair?

It’s:

What may be happening in my body that deserves a closer look?

Before we chase another solution, let’s understand what your hair may be telling us.

Start with my free Hair Loss Assessment at JulieOlson.com

08/10/2026

SOARING INTO 63! 🛩️🎂💚

Today is my birthday, and I decided there was no better way to celebrate than by getting a completely different perspective on life… from about 11,000 feet above Colorado.

We were towed up and released from the plane at about 10,400 feet, and from there, there was no engine. Just the glider, the wind, the mountains, and an incredible sense of peace.

We climbed to over 12,000 feet at one point, although we did most of our soaring around 11,000 rather than pushing higher without oxygen. We even made a few aerial “donuts” while soaring above the Boulder Flatirons. 😄
What surprised me most was how peaceful it was. No engine noise. Just floating above some of the most beautiful scenery in Colorado.
And somehow, it felt like the perfect metaphor for another birthday.

I can’t quite believe I’m 63 because I certainly don’t feel 63. And I’m very grateful for that. I still want adventures. I still want to learn new things, challenge myself, laugh, explore, and experience as much of this life as I can.

So today, instead of just receiving birthday wishes, I wanted to share a little birthday gift with you: a few moments from the sky and a reminder that we’re never too old to try something new.

Here’s to continuing to climb, explore, and enjoy the view along the way. 💚
Today I’m celebrating 63 years of life. What are YOU celebrating today?

08/04/2026

Does any of this sound familiar? 👇

If you’ve been struggling with weight management and hair loss at the same time, it can feel like your body is fighting against you. But here’s the truth: these symptoms rarely happen in isolation.

They are often interconnected signals from your body telling us something deeper is happening under the surface.

These underlying root causes can all trigger hair thinning, excess shedding, and stubborn weight retention:

💥 Hormonal & Metabolic Imbalances: PCOS, low thyroid, estrogen dominance, and elevated lipid levels.

⚡ Energy & Appetite Shifts: Sugar cravings, post-meal fatigue, constant hunger, or side effects from GLP-1 medications.

🩸 Systemic Indicators: Migrating aches, upper abdominal bloating, and increased fat storage.

When we stop just treating individual symptoms and start addressing the root cause hormones, metabolism, and nutrition your body can finally get back into balance.

💬 Which of these symptoms hits closest to home for you right now? Drop it in the comments below!

08/03/2026

Notice extra hair in your brush after starting GLP-1s? You’re not alone! 💆♀️✨

While GLP-1 medications can be powerful tools for weight loss, rapid changes in your body can sometimes trigger noticeable hair shedding (telogen effluvium).
Here is why it happens and what’s actually going on behind the scenes:

⚡ Rapid Weight Loss: Losing weight quickly can signal a physical stressor to the body.

⚡ Stress & Hormones: Shifts in metabolic and hormonal balance affect hair growth cycles.

⚡ Nutritional Deficiencies: Reduced appetite often means reduced nutrient intake and your hair needs adequate protein, vitamins, and minerals to thrive!

The good news?

Nutrition matters. Supporting your body with functional nutrition strategies can help address nutrient gaps, balance your system, and nourish your hair from the inside out. 🌿

👉 Save this post for later, and drop a 💬 below if you have experienced this on your journey!

07/09/2026

07/08/2026

Hair loss may be the warning light, NOT the original problem.

In this powerful clip from my conversation with internationally recognized autoimmune expert Dr. Tom O’Bryan, he explains why immune dysfunction can develop for years before obvious symptoms appear.

Instead of only asking, “How do I fix my hair?” we need to ask:

What is my immune system reacting to…and why?

For some people, food-related immune reactions, gluten, gut imbalances, infections, and other inflammatory triggers may be part of the bigger picture. And because reactions are not always immediate, it can be difficult to connect yesterday’s exposure with today’s symptoms.
That is why hair loss deserves a whole-body, root-cause investigation…not another quick cosmetic fix.

Watch this clip for a new perspective on the connection between immunity, inflammation, and hair loss.
This is just one of the important conversations featured in my summit:
The Truth About Hair Loss: Healthy Body, Healthy Hair
Because healthier hair starts with understanding the body beneath it.

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05/04/2026

Most people take biotin for hair, skin, and nails…

But what if it’s not that simple?

This PubMed Central abstract by Julie Olson explores the real science behind biotin supplementation including when it may help, when it doesn’t, and the potential clinical risks often overlooked.

Before you add another supplement to your routine, it’s worth understanding what your body actually needs.

💬 Comment “BIOTIN” and I’ll send you the full breakdown

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04/12/2026

Hair loss isn’t just about your hair.

It’s about how your body is functioning.

When metabolism, nutrients, inflammation, or hormones are off…

your hair feels it.

That’s why surface-level solutions only go so far.

Hair loss is feedback.

The question is—are you listening?