Tri-City Hair Care

Not sure where to start with a hair or scalp concern? Let’s start with a conversation.

During a 30-minute consultation, tell us what you’ve noticed and bring your questions. We’ll listen and discuss whether a Hair & Scalp Assessment at Tri-City Hair Care could be useful, or whether another professional may be a better fit.

$29 Hair & Scalp Consultation: A 30-minute conversation about your concerns and which direction makes sense.

Separate Hair & Scalp Assessment: Includes microscopy and baseline photography.

Book a Hair & Scalp Consultation to get started.

What does DHT have to do with thinning hair?

Dihydrotestosterone—or DHT—is a hormone produced when the body converts some testosterone into a more potent form. DHT has normal functions in the body, so it is not simply a “bad hormone.”

The important factor in hereditary-pattern thinning is follicle sensitivity.

In genetically sensitive scalp follicles, DHT can gradually shorten the hair’s growth phase. Over repeated growth cycles, those follicles may begin producing hairs that are finer, shorter and less visible—a process commonly called miniaturization.

This can affect both men and women, although the visible patterns may differ. It also does not necessarily mean someone has unusually high testosterone or DHT levels.

Thinning hair alone cannot confirm that DHT is responsible. A Hair & Scalp Assessment does not diagnose a hormone-related condition or measure hormone levels, but it can document density, strand variation, visible patterns and changes over time. Medical evaluation may be recommended when appropriate.

Schedule your Hair & Scalp Assessment with Tri-City Hair Care.

Has your hairline gradually changed?

Hereditary-pattern thinning in men often becomes noticeable around the temples or front hairline. It may develop slowly, without a sudden increase in shedding or large amounts of hair in the shower.

A changing hairline does not identify the cause by itself. Natural hairline maturation, breakage and other contributing factors can sometimes look similar—which is why documenting what is happening matters.

A Hair & Scalp Assessment combines your history with close observation, magnified images and standardized photographs to establish a baseline for future comparison. If the findings suggest that medical evaluation would be appropriate, a referral may be recommended.

Schedule your Hair & Scalp Assessment with Tri-City Hair Care.

Has your ponytail started to feel smaller—even though you aren’t noticing more shedding than usual?

Hereditary pattern thinning often develops gradually. The earliest changes can be easy to miss: less fullness, a widening part, more visible scalp, or individual hairs that seem finer than they once did.

These signs cannot identify the cause on their own, but they can be documented and monitored.

A Hair & Scalp Assessment takes a closer look at your hair, scalp, and what you’ve noticed over time. It also creates a baseline that we can use to track future changes.

If your hair has been quietly changing, a closer look can give you a clearer starting point.

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Maybe your ponytail feels a little smaller.

Maybe you’re seeing more scalp than you remember.

Maybe you’re shedding more — or your hair simply doesn’t seem as full as it used to.

Sometimes you know something has changed long before you know what that change actually is.

That’s where taking a closer look can help.

During an Initial Hair & Scalp Assessment, we’ll talk about what you’ve been noticing, your hair and health history, your current routine, and other factors that may be relevant. We’ll also examine the hair and scalp under magnification, looking for visible patterns and changes that can be difficult to see in the mirror.

The goal is to put those pieces together, establish a baseline, and help you make more informed decisions about caring for your hair and scalp moving forward.

And because hair changes can take time, having that baseline gives us something valuable to compare against during future progress reviews and imaging.

You don’t have to know what’s causing the change before you make an appointment.

You just have to notice that something has changed.

🔬 Hair & Scalp Assessments
📍 Richland, WA
Tri-City Hair Care

Hair loss doesn’t always begin with dramatic shedding.

Sometimes, the change happens more quietly. Individual hairs can gradually become finer over time, which can slowly reduce overall density and make the scalp more visible — even if you’re not seeing handfuls of hair come out.

That’s one reason a hair and scalp assessment looks at more than just how much hair you’re shedding. Changes in hair diameter, density, and growth patterns can provide important clues about what may be happening.

The earlier those changes are noticed, the easier it is to have a more informed conversation about your options.

🔬 Hair & Scalp Assessments
📍 Richland, WA
Tri-City Hair Care

Have you noticed your part looking a little wider than it used to?

Hair thinning doesn’t always show up as handfuls of shedding. Sometimes, the change is much more gradual. Individual hairs can become finer over time, slowly reducing the overall density of the hair and making more of the scalp visible.

Because these changes happen gradually, they can be surprisingly easy to miss.

A closer look at the hair and scalp can help identify patterns of thinning, changes in hair diameter, and signs that may not be obvious in the mirror.

🔬 Hair & Scalp Assessments
📍 Richland, WA
Tri-City Hair Care

Not all hair concerns look the same under magnification.

At first glance, these two images may simply look different. But each pattern can point toward a different process taking place within the hair growth cycle.

One image shows reduced hair density. The other shows signs consistent with active shedding.

This is why looking closer matters.

A Hair & Scalp Assessment is about gathering information—not making assumptions. Your hair concerns, health history, digital photographs, and microscopic findings are all considered together to help guide personalized recommendations.

Different causes. Different solutions.

Looking closer can change the conversation.

Healthy hair begins with understanding what’s happening beneath the surface.

During a Hair & Scalp Assessment, I examine your scalp and hair under magnification, review your history, and look for patterns that may help explain what you’re experiencing.

Together, we use that information to create a personalized plan and determine the most appropriate next steps.

Because better recommendations begin with better information.