How The Hair Are You?
“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.
09/14/2026
🚨 Hair loss management continues to evolve as research uncovers new insights into the biology of androgenetic alopecia.
The Association of Professional Trichologists will host this month's educational session on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧.
This webinar, "𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀," will examine the biological mechanisms that contribute to androgenetic alopecia while reviewing current evidence on regenerative medicine, biologic therapies, and targeted treatment strategies.
Led by 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝗱𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗮, 𝗠𝗗, 𝗣𝗵𝗗, this presentation will discuss how scientific advances, trichoscopy, and outcome assessment support informed clinical decision making. The session is designed for trichologists, dermatologists, physicians, clinicians, cosmetologists, researchers, and industry stakeholders seeking to strengthen their understanding of modern approaches to hair loss management.
📅 Register here for LIVE and REPLAY: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260921androgeneticalopecia
Join us for a clinically focused discussion exploring the future of androgenetic alopecia management.
08/01/2026
📢 Grey hair continues to be an active area of scientific research. Learn how one clinical study examined changes in the appearance of grey hair using established research methods.
It's not too late to register for the Association of Professional Trichologists' educational session that will be held on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧.
Arey'𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 will review the study design, participant evaluation methods, and findings while discussing what this research contributes to our understanding of hair pigmentation and aging.
🔗 Register for the LIVE and REPLAY: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260803greyhairappearance
07/28/2026
🚨 How much do we really know about grey hair?
The Association of Professional Trichologists will host its August educational session on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧.
This webinar, 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝘆'𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿, will examine the design and findings of a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled clinical study evaluating changes in the appearance of grey hair over six months.
Led by Jay Small, Certified Trichologist, Hairstylist, and Co-Founder of Arey Hair Care, this presentation will explore the methods used to evaluate hair pigmentation and discuss how clinical evidence can contribute to a broader understanding of hair aging. The session is designed for trichologists, clinicians, cosmetologists, researchers, and industry stakeholders interested in current developments in hair science.
📅 Register here for LIVE and REPLAY: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260803greyhairappearance
Join us for an educational discussion focused on clinical research and the science of hair pigmentation.
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07/25/2026
𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗟𝗗 𝗕𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬?
As trichology continues to grow, so do questions about expertise, credibility, and professional responsibility.
Who should be considered an expert? When is someone truly qualified to teach foundational knowledge? How can credentialing help strengthen confidence in educators and the profession as a whole?
Join the Association of Professional Trichologists for our 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗸 as we have an open conversation about one of the most important issues facing the profession today.
📅 Monday, July 27
🕕 6:00 PM EDT
🔗 To Register: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/thinktank
Your voice matters as we continue building a stronger future for trichology.
06/21/2026
📢 Hair loss and pigmentation changes are often discussed as isolated concerns, but could broader structural factors also play a role?
It's not too late to register for the Association of Professional Trichologists' educational session that will be held on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 will provide insight into how craniofacial tension patterns may influence circulation, posture, nervous system regulation, and hair health.
𝗥𝗮𝗳𝗳𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 will discuss structural concepts that may contribute to broader health concerns and share perspectives relevant to professionals who work with hair and scalp conditions.
🔗 Register for the LIVE and REPLAY:
https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260622systemichealth
06/15/2026
🚨 Could structural patterns in the body play a larger role in hair loss and pigmentation changes than many practitioners realize?
The Association of Professional Trichologists will host its June educational session on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 at 𝟭𝟮 𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗗𝗧. This webinar, 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀, 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, will explore how chronic craniofacial tension patterns may influence circulation, posture, nervous system regulation, and hair health.
Led by Raffy Burling, Founder of Archangel Energetics, this session will examine how structural imbalances may contribute to systemic health challenges and discuss their potential relevance to hair and scalp professionals. The discussion is designed for trichologists, clinicians, cosmetologists, and industry stakeholders who are interested in expanding their understanding of factors that may affect hair health.
📅 Register here for LIVE and REPLAY: https://links.trichologyassociation.org/20260622systemichealth
Join us for an educational discussion that explores a different perspective on systemic and hair health.
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
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