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“How the Hair Are You” is a platform where guests are invited to have a conversation about hair with hair scientist, Dr. Crystal.
Dr. Crystal Porter is a hair scientist with over 16 years of experience in the hair care industry. She invites different guests to join her on the show to discuss hot topics in hair. Questions are welcome and nothing is off limits. Dr. Crystal’s mission is to empathize, educate, and empower so that others will feel good about their crowning glory.
05/17/2026
📢 Understand how scalp conditions impact hair growth outcomes.
It's not too late to register for the Association of Professional Trichologists' educational session that will be held on 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 will provide insight into how inflammation, fibrosis, and scalp conditions influence follicular activity and recovery.
Dr. kuda.leticia.mupawose will guide attendees through key considerations that impact treatment planning and scalp assessment. This session supports practitioners and stakeholders who are committed to strengthening their clinical understanding of hair and scalp function.
🔗 Register for the LIVE and REPLAY: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260518follicularreawakening
05/11/2026
🚨 It's time to take a closer look at factors influencing scalp function and recovery.
The Association of Professional Trichologists will host its May educational session on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟴, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧. This webinar, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗽: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, will examine how inactive scalp regions can return to active hair production through a deeper understanding of inflammation, fibrosis, and follicular dormancy.
Led by kuda.leticia.mupawose, this session will focus on the biological environment of the scalp and how targeted approaches can support functional recovery. The discussion is designed for trichologists, clinicians, cosmetologists, and industry stakeholders who are focused on improving outcomes through practice.
📅 Register here for LIVE and REPLAY: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260518follicularreawakening
Join us for a focused and clinically relevant discussion.
04/18/2026
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗔𝗣𝗧'𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱.
Whether you are a:
🔬 Trichologist
🔬 Educator
🔬 Dermatology professional
🔬 Researcher
🔬 Microscopy/Trichoscopy or device specialist
Your perspective matters.
The APT Summit brings together diverse expertise to discuss topics around the first credentialing module focused on hair and scalp imaging.
This is a chance to contribute to a broader professional standard.
it's still time to register: https://trichologyassociation.org/2026summitpage
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗣𝗧 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀.
The Association of Professional Trichologists is introducing a Limited-Time Lifetime Membership opportunity designed to support the development of credentialing in trichology.
This initiative is grounded in what professionals across the industry have expressed is needed: structured standards - no matter where your foundational knowledge was obtained, and greater credibility. Proceeds from this campaign directly support that work, including the development of our first credentialing module focused on microscopic imaging.
This is a win-win as lifetime members will benefit from gaining long-term access to the resources, support, and professional networks needed to strengthen knowledge and advance the field.
The development of credentialing standards is the focus of our upcoming Summit, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘱𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺: 𝘢𝘯 𝘜𝘱𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, taking place on 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.
Tiered options for lifetime membership are available with limited spots at each level. Payment plans are also available.
Current APT members in good standing receive a $299 discount and can access details inside our member community.
This is a one-time and time-sensitive campaign tied directly to credentialing development.
Learn more about lifetime membership below. Support from corporate key stakeholders are also welcome as our entire beauty industry will benefit from the elevation of trichology standards and advancements in hair and scalp care.
APT Lifetime Membership: https://payment.trichologyassociation.org/aptlifetimemembership
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘱𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘵 (𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦): https://trichologyassociation.org/2026summitpage
𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
What began as a challenging effort to explore gaps in data and understanding has evolved into a collaborative, practitioner-driven approach to hair and scalp analysis.
Through years of development, testing, and partnership, Mane Insights has worked to create a process that supports more structured data collection while allowing professionals to access insights they can trust.
Now, it's time to showcase that work.
Dr. Jarrad Hampton-Marcell, Judy Malas, and I are proud to sponsor a talk at the Association of Professional Trichologists Summit to share new results and highlight the role trichology can play in advancing research, analysis, and personalized care.
Join us for the conversation.
Be sure to register: https://trichologyassociation.org/2026summitpage
04/07/2026
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀.
Our upcoming Summit is designed to bring all key stakeholders into the process.
If you have ever questioned how hair and scalp analysis should be assessed or standardized, this is your opportunity to hear the discussions shaping the framework.
Microscopy is where we begin and we'd love to have you join us.
Be sure to register: https://trichologyassociation.org/2026summitpage
04/02/2026
𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆.
We are taking the first step in building credentialing standards focused on hair and scalp imaging at our next Virtual APT Summit which will be held on April 19, 2026.
This is not a closed process. We are inviting professionals across disciplines to contribute perspective as we define what competency should look like.
Join the conversation and register using the link below:
https://trichologyassociation.org/2026summitpage
03/30/2026
Microscopy is becoming a defining tool in how trichologists assess, document, and communicate hair and scalp conditions 🔬
Join the Association of Professional Trichologists TODAY at 6:00 PM EDT for our public Trichology Think Tank as we explore how microscopy supports stronger analysis, contributes to research, and elevates professional standards across the field.
This session also plays a role in shaping our upcoming credentialing framework, giving you the opportunity to contribute your perspective to the future of trichology.
Reserve your spot below.
🗓️ Monday, March 30 | 6:00 PM EDT
🔗 Register here: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/thinktank
03/22/2026
📢 Research driven education strengthens professional credibility.
The Association of Professional Trichologists' next webinar, 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗲, 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗽 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆, provides you with the knowledge to explain product mechanisms with your clients and customers.
This talk by Carlo Cortez, Business Development Manager at Dr. Wolff USA Distribution Inc,. will review follicular activity, scalp physiology, and the scientific rationale behind targeted active ingredients that may support natural hair growth. Practitioners and industry professionals seeking deeper scientific context are encouraged to attend.
🔗Registration for the LIVE and REPLAY webinar remains open: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260323TargetedTopicalProds
03/16/2026
🚨 Scalp physiology and follicular biology are central to evidence informed trichology practice.
Join the Association of Professional Trichologists on March 23, 2026 for our Monthly Educational Series featuring Carlo Cortez, Business Development Manager at . Wolff USA Distribution Inc.
This session will examine the scientific foundations of caffeine based topical formulations, including the role of active ingredients at the follicle level, scalp microcirculation, and mechanisms that may support the anagen phase in cases of hereditary hair weakening. The discussion will remain grounded in dermatological research and clinical relevance for practitioners and other industry stakeholders.
📅 Register here for LIVE and REPLAY: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260323TargetedTopicalProds
If you are committed to strengthening your scientific understanding of hair and scalp care, this session is designed for you.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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