Also called: Hair and Scalp Specialist, Hair Loss Consultant
Examines the hair and scalp to help clients with hair loss, thinning, breakage and scalp conditions (non-medical).
A client worried about thinning sits down, and the trichologist uses a magnifying camera to look at the scalp, asks about diet and stress, and builds a treatment plan. She refers a client with signs of a medical condition to a dermatologist.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 3 years after high school. Cosmetology background plus a trichology certification (often 1-2 years of part-time study).
Ways in: Certification, Trade school, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Cosmetology (trade school), Biology.
Growing faster than average. Interest in hair-loss care is rising.
Low risk for 10 years. AI scalp cameras help analyze hair loss; the consultation, treatment plans and client trust stay human.
Classes: Biology, Chemistry, Health-science CTE class.
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