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Trichology: What is it and Why is it Important?

According to Merriam-Webster, a trichologist is "a person who specializes in hair and scalp care and treatment of associated conditions." More and more stylists and salon owners are familiarizing themselves with Trichology because it is so important, especially if you are working with hair and looking at people's scalps all day. Cosmetology school teaches stylists plenty about hair but not enough about the scalp, and that's why studying Trichology is vital in being a hairstylist.

Pandemic Related Hair Loss

I think that we can all say, without a doubt that COVID-19 has caused many of us some major stress over these last few months, but to what extent? The stress has not only been affecting our mental health but our physical health too. A common issue people are seeing in their day to day life is stress-related hair loss.

Getting to the Bottom of Hair Growth

Hair loss can make us scramble for the next best thing, whether it be miracle shampoos, scalp scrubs, topical medications, implants, etc. But how invasive are we willing to go?

The Hair Society Goes One on One with Dr. Crystal Porter

The Hair Society connected with Dr. Porter to get a more in-depth look at the rapidly advancing technology within the industry, her various training modules for hair professionals, and her thoughts on popular myths and products in the market.

Ethnic Hair: How to Prevent Damage From Braids, Weaves, and Wigs

Not all hair looks, feels, and acts the same way. All ethnicities have different types of hair textures and structures that determine how fast it can grow and how susceptible it is to damage.

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