Decode Scalp Health. Master Prescriptive Hair Care.
Bridge the gap between salon styling and scalp science with a holistic, client-first approach to hair and scalp health.
Ready to Elevate Your Client Consultations?
Clients are asking deeper questions about scalp health, thinning, irritation, and hair damage than ever before. But where does everyday salon care end, and clinical trichology begin? Setting yourself apart as a modern hair professional means moving past surface-level quick fixes. The Fundamentals of Tricho-Care is an accessible, science-led online programme designed to help you decode hair and scalp chemistry, identify common conditions, and recommend ethical, prescriptive care with total confidence. Whether you want to build trust with clients struggling with sensitive scalps or create high-value, bespoke homecare plans, this course gives you the evidence-based knowledge to stand out as a true hair authority. "Trichology diagnoses clinical conditions. Tricho-Care empowers hair professionals to protect, restore, and prescribe in everyday practice."
What Makes This Programme Different?
We know complex science can feel overwhelming. That’s why this course is designed specifically for visual, creative thinkers—breaking technical concepts down into clear, conversational insights you can use immediately behind the chair.
- Salon-First Science: We demystify hair chemistry—like cysteic acid, pH levels, and keratin bonds—translating the jargon into simple language your clients will easily understand.
- Ethical Boundaries: Learn where salon management ends and medical referral begins, allowing you to guide clients with total safety, empathy, and integrity.
- Prescriptive Growth: Turn routine visits into deep consultation experiences, building client loyalty and growing your salon’s homecare revenue through expert recommendations.
- 100% Online & Flexible: Interactive, bitesize 3-hour live online sessions complete with group discussions, case studies, and Q&A moments to fit easily around your salon schedule.
What You’ll Learn Across 4 Live Online Sessions
The programme is delivered in four focused, 3-hour interactive sessions (12 total learning hours):
Session 1: Introduction to Tricho-Care
The Focus: Mindset, Consultation & The Holistic Approach What You’ll Master: Define Tricho-Care and understand how it complements traditional trichology. Master client-centred communication to uncover underlying lifestyle and health causes. Ask the right diagnostic questions during consultations to build lasting client trust.
Session 2: Hair & Skin Structure
The Focus: Anatomy, Chemistry & Hair Strength What You’ll Master: Unpack the basic anatomy and composition of hair and skin. Understand the role of cysteic acid, keratin bonds, and pH balance in hair elasticity. Learn how internal health and external environments impact hair condition, using science to drive better service results.
Session 3: Common Hair & Scalp Disorders
The Focus: Identification, Sensitivity & Ethical Referrals What You’ll Master: Identify the signs and characteristics of common hair and scalp conditions seen in daily salon life. Know exactly which conditions can be managed in-salon versus those requiring medical referral. Communicate with professional empathy and sensitivity when discussing visible scalp issues.
Session 4: Chemicals, Damage & Prescriptive Care
The Focus: Chemical Interactions, Repair Myths & Treatment Plans What You’ll Master: Understand how salon chemical services interact with internal hair structure. Differentiate between chemical and mechanical damage. Bust hair repair myths to establish what treatments can—and cannot—achieve. Build bespoke in-salon treatment plans and prescriptive post-service homecare routines.
Is This Course Right for You?
Built for everyone! Whether you're a student, a qualified stylist, a colourist, or a salon owner looking to deepen your scientific knowledge and elevate your consultation experience. Each session is worth 3 CPD hours to put towards your Purple Heart goals.
- Experience: Suitable for all
- Preparation: Just bring yourself and a laptop (we recommend this over a tablet or phone purely for clearer viewing)
- Registrations: Active registration with WELOVE
Become the Go-To Hair & Scalp Authority in Your Salon
Spaces on these live online cohorts are kept limited to ensure plenty of time for live Q&A, case study discussions, and personalised guidance.