A One-Day, Hands on Laboratory Experience
October 6, 2011
The Program
This one-day hands on laboratory workshop spotlights the practical application of hair evaluation methods in a small group laboratory setting including preparing and running samples through the instruments, reviewing the data and generating results.
About the Course
For the first time ever, students at a TRI Professional Education Workshop will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on training of claims methods utilized at TRI to measure hair properties and provide validation for marketing claims made about hair products. By participating in this individualized practicum, preparing and running samples through the instruments, reviewing the data and generating results, students will become skilled in the fine points of each method.
The day begins with an introductory lecture providing a general overview for the day and addressing laboratory safety, tress /sample preparation, and a review of statistical relevancy of data. The majority of the day will be spent in small groups rotating through the TRI laboratories operating the equipment, running hair evaluation methods in the areas of:
| Strength and Anti-Breakage | Manageability and Product Application |
| Appearance | Style Retention (including software analysis) |
| Shine | Curl Droop |
| Color | Anti-Frizz |
| Color- Fade | Stiffness |
The day concludes with a caucus on data analysis, tips for successful experimental design, and an overview of the learned techniques in ongoing areas of new research.
This course will be moderated by Dr. Trefor Evans, Principal Scientist at TRI with more than 18 years experience in the hair care industry. Additional instructors include the TRI staff methods experts.
Learning Objectives
By completing the course, participants will:
Gain a working experience in the laboratory methods used in hair product evaluation
Apply standard measurement techniques used in the industry
Understand and employ GLP sample preparation techniques
Operate standard analytical instruments used in hair evaluation
Analyze data and evaluate the statistical relevance of results
Understand how these techniques are used in the claims substantiation process
Build a knowledge base of data analysis and experimental design
Course Location
TRI/Princeton 601 Prospect Avenue Princeton, NJ 08540
609.430.4828 info@triprinceton.org
Registration and Fees
Registration Fee $1995 TRI Member $1750
Combined registration with The Science Behind Hair Claims $1650
Fee covers course, course materials, continental breakfast, and lunch.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made on or before September 2, 2011 will receive a refund for registration minus a $400 administrative fee. Registrations may also be transferred to another registrant at no charge.