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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.

MONAT – What is it?

Monat is an American marketing company, based in Doral, Florida, who sells hair care products, and skincare products and it was founded in 2014.

Shampoo Ingredients: Why Do The Ingredients In Your Wash Routine Matter?

Why do the ingredients matter? Washing your hair exposes the scalp and follicle to chemical change and potentially damaging additives. You must understand what you’re putting on your head to reap the benefits. Routine washing will remove any dirt and excess oils you’ve accumulated throughout the day. But you could be making matters worse by using the wrong shampoo.

The Science of Hair: What’s going on?

Hair is not complicated in terms of its structure and what it is composed of, but it plays an important role in social functioning. The way we style, cut, color, and maintain our hair all contribute to the way we look. Whether it’s having a signature look or hair you rolled out of bed with it is an integral part of a showcasing personality and identity. But what really is this thing that we spend so much time and effort on? What is hair?    

Acquisitions and Shrinkage of the Hair Replacement Industry

For the hair care industry, there has been a shortage of hair and, with the supply chain disruption worldwide, many hair replacement salons have been either forced out of business, made the difficult decision to retire early, or even be acquired by larger companies like Hair Club.

Hair and Scalp Wellness

As a hair stylist, it is extremely important to know as much as you possibly can about hair, and the scalp. The health of your hair is directly correlated to the health of your scalp, it is literally the root of it, pun intended.

A Season of Salon Growth

Welcome to spring! A season of growth is upon us! This article aims to revisit age-old tricks to boost your business's success. Our salons may work differently, but our goals are the same. How can we help our salons succeed?

Maintaining The Health Of Your Scalp and Hair: Shampoo

Shampoo functions to clean the hair and scalp with chemicals called surfactants. Surfactants are a substance which serves to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved. So shampoo is a soap that removes surface debris from the scalp and hair. 

The Presidential Inauguration, 2021

While most people were focused on security, Covid, and the politics of the new administration, your intrepid reporter was looking at the inauguration from another perspective...the top.

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