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This session explores the complex relationship between hair loss, hormonal health, and overall wellbeing. Participants learned about the various causes of hair loss — including PCOS, Hashimoto’s, and other metabolic or autoimmune conditions — and how to identify when to seek support. The discussion covered the different types and symptoms of PCOS, the role of insulin resistance and metabolic health, and how chronic stress and lifestyle factors influence hormonal balance and gene expression.

The session also emphasized a holistic approach to healing, introducing principles of Ayurveda and bio-individuality to help attendees understand their unique bodies. Attendees gained practical tools and habits to improve metabolic health, regulate stress, and cultivate healthy daily routines. This session empowers individuals to take control of their health from the inside out: combining science, self-awareness, and holistic practices to support long-term healing and hair restoration.

What if the way you think and feel could shape your future?

This session dives into the science of neuroplasticity and cognitive resilience, showing how your brain can adapt, grow, and help you design the life you want. You’ll walk away with practical, science-backed tools to shift negative thought patterns, manage stress, and tap into your full potential in school, leadership, and beyond.

In this session, Inika spoke about the importance of holistic care for long-term health and chronic conditions such as PCOS, emphasizing how emotional well-being plays a key role in physical healing. She shared practical mind-body tools to help release stress, rewire the mind, and cultivate resilience. The talk explored how unresolved emotions can influence not only physical health but also mental well-being, professional growth, and relationships — inspiring attendees to approach stress as an opportunity for healing, self-awareness, and transformation.

Inika Mehra, Miss San Francisco and Founder of PCOS Alliance, took the stage at the Beauty Tech Conference to spotlight PCOS and hirsutism — challenging beauty standards and championing inclusivity for women with hormonal and skin-related conditions.

Inika delivered the opening remarks and a keynote reflection on her personal journey with PCOS, the mission behind PCOS Alliance, and her health advocacy goals as Miss San Francisco 2025. The event spotlighted women-owned brands and served as a platform to elevate conversations around women’s health, identity, and leadership.