How to have Extraordinary Relationships 'Hair loss was my worst nightmare,'; Sarah Vine on wigs, hair systems, female baldness and what the future holds
Sarah Vine is a British journalist and columnist best known for her opinion writing on politics, culture, family life, and social change. Over the course of her career, she has written for major UK publications including the Daily Mail and The Times, establishing herself as a prominent and often polarising voice in British media. Her columns are characterised by a highly personal style, combining political commentary with reflections drawn from her own experiences, relationships, and domestic life.
Vine is particularly known for her confessional approach to journalism, frequently using her platform to examine issues such as marriage, motherhood, ageing, and female identity in midlife. She has written openly about personal challenges, including her experience of hair loss, treating it not simply as a cosmetic issue but as part of a broader exploration of vulnerability, self-image, and the pressures placed on women in the public eye. By addressing such subjects candidly, she has contributed to wider conversations about honesty and stigma around women’s health and appearance.
Alongside personal themes, Vine’s work often engages directly with contemporary political debates, reflecting her interest in conservatism, culture wars, and the shifting nature of British society. Her writing style is direct, provocative, and unapologetically subjective, attracting both loyal readership and strong criticism. Through this blend of political opinion and personal disclosure, Sarah Vine has carved out a distinctive place in modern British column writing.
Key Points of the Episode:
- How she has suffered hair loss her whole life and thinks she is genetically predisposed to it.
- The difference between wigs and "interlace" systems.
- How she wants people to understand the issue better and what women (and men) experience.
- Why she wanted to talk publically about it.
- The importance of early intervention in hair loss.
- The emotional impact of her condition.
- The effect it had on her relationships.
- The bad choices she made in relationships.
- The surprising statistic on the amount of woman that have hair loss.
- The treatment she is having.
- The desire to simply look "normal"
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