Trichology is the science behind having healthy hair and scalp and deals with disorders involving the anatomy and physiology of hair.

A trichologist is a specially trained professional who has studied the hair and scalp, their structures, diseases and functions.

One of the most common reasons for visiting a specially-trained trichologist is hair loss; the impact of hair loss to a person’s mental and emotional health can be devastating. A specially-trained trichologist will be able to help with problems that may not fall into the category of an ‘illness’, which can sometimes confuse healthcare professionals.

Absolutely not. Trichology and hairdressing are very different, the only common link being hair. Hairdressing is for cosmetic reasons, fashion and grooming. Clinical trichology is diagnostic and therapeutic and underpinned by medical training and scientific knowledge. Not surprisingly, some trichologists do come from a hairdressing background but, equally, many do not.