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Is there a role for the PPD skin test when a hair colour is based on other dyes?

TrichoCare Education in partnership with the Association of Registered Trichologists ask world renowned Toxicologist and expert on hair dye safety, Dr David Basketter, whether published scientific literature supports the role of a PPD skin test when colourants is based on other dyes. The answer is an emphatic “yes”. In this special scientific article, Dr Basketter explains […]

ME+ hair colourant product from Wella

In response to various queries about Wella ME+ hair dye allergy, here’s a republication of an article we (along with TrichoCare Education) produced back in 2013. It’s been 20 years in development, but now Proctor & Gamble (P&G) have announced they’ve developed a new molecule. It offers permanent colour performance with a reduced risk of inducing […]

Jacky van Driel, TrichoCare Education’s ‘Student of the Year 2018’, opens new concept clinic

On July 14th,  Cystine Hair Care officially opens and launches a unique concept in the Netherlands: hairdressers working together with a certified Trichologist. With the opening of the Trichologist clinic in the Netherlands, trichologists are rare in the Netherlands. Cystine is the first hairdressing salon in the Netherlands to open an in-house clinic. As a […]

Pathology of Blood: A Trichology Masterclass

In this 8 hours CPD Trichology blood analysis course, you will learn how to interpret a blood test reading. As a result, low Serum Ferritin level can lead to Chronic Telogen Effluvium in women, even when it’s considered to be in a normal range. The Trichology blood analysis course provides essential knowledge for this condition. […]

Making It Happen #Tricho2018

This week, the Association of Registered Trichologists (ART) invited past, present and future learners to its inaugural Student Conference. This event coincided with the highly anticipated Trichology Conference 2018, drawing attention to advancements and education in the field. The Trichology Conference 2018 was a momentous occasion for many attendees.

Speaker profile, Consultant Dermatologist, John English

Dr JSC English, MBBS, FRCP, Consultant DermatologistConsultant Dermatologist John English Department of Dermatology, Circle Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham John English has published more than 300 peer reviewed articles in scientific journals in his 40 years’ experience in medical research. His special interest is occupational skin disease, and has held the post of Editor in […]

Speaker profile, Consultant Toxicologist, David Basketter

Dr David Basketter, BSc, DSc, FRCPath, Consultant ToxicologistDABMEB Consultancy Ltd, Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire David Basketter first started training as a toxicologist when working for Unilever doing safety assessment for cosmetics and household products. During this time, his expertise as Consultant Toxicologist David Basketter grew significantly. Twenty-eight years later, he became an independent consultant toxicologist, specialising in […]

Celebrating success in trichology, news and FAQs

The Certificate in Trichology for Hairdressers offers a comprehensive educational experience. With the last of the Certificate in trichology lectures now finished for this group, it’s time to move on to the practical and clinical trichology sessions where we get into trichological conditions.Top Row: Caroline Reeve, barkerjonesbarker-jones.9?fref=mentions” data-hovercard=”/ajax/hovercard/user.php?id=100013744158741&extragetparams=%7B%22fref%22%3A%22mentions%22%7D” data-hovercard-prefer-more-content-show=”1″>Keith Barker-Jones; Dawn FrancisFront Row: Natalie Denham; […]