trichologist

noun

tri·chol·o·gist tri-ˈkä-lə-jist

plural trichologists

: a person who specializes in hair and scalp care and treatment of associated conditions (such as hair loss and thinning)

We've consulted the experts, from trichologists to hairstylists to find out exactly what may be causing your hair loss and the preventative steps and treatments you can use to see improvement.—

Louise Whitbread

[Philip] Kingsley, who coifs the likes of Mick Jagger, Liza Minelli and Cher, is a trichologist trained in hair science.—

Liz Brody

trichology

tri-ˈkä-lə-jē

noun

Did you know?

Although you can accurately call the person who cuts your hair your "trichologist" if you want to, the term is usually applied to someone who studies and treats hair and scalp ailments. The "trich" in "trichologist" is the Greek trich-, stem of thrix, meaning "hair." This root makes an appearance in a number of other similarly technical-sounding words, such as "trichiasis" ("a turning inward of the eyelashes often causing irritation of the eyeball"), "trichome" ("an epidermal hair structure on a plant"), and "trichotillomania" ("an abnormal desire to pull out one's hair").

Examples of trichologist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Certified trichologist Bridgette Hill explains that there are many triggers that can lead to this, which include hormonal changes, weight loss, diet, poor nutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, stress, prescription medicine intake, products used, and styling habits. —

Audrey Noble, Vogue, 15 July 2024 What do Black trichologists really think about protective hairstyles? —

Lola Christina Alao, refinery29.com, 3 July 2024 Our Expert Panel Kerry Yates is a trichologist and the founder of Colour Collective, which develops brands across the haircare, hair color, cosmetics, skincare, and personal care categories, including Madison Reed and Unilever’s family of brands. —

Avery Stone, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024 As Bridgette Hill, a certified trichologist, explains it, brushing distributes sebum that is necessary for maintaining our scalp’s pH balance and keeping strands moisturized. —

Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for trichologist

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