September 20-21, 2012

Bringing together the people creating the hair care products of today and tomorrow with the creators of the newest product technology, technical insights and measurement methods

Organizing Committee

• Roger McMullen, Ashland Specialty Ingredients (Chair)
• Mike Davis, Procter & Gamble Company
• Trefor Evans, TRI/Princeton
• Manuel Gamez-Garcia, BASF Corporation
• Robert Klauck, Beiersdorf AG
• Gill Westgate, Westgate Consultancy Ltd.

Run in alternate years since 2004, this conference has been at the forefront of the science and technology of hair care producing more than 75 refereed publications on technology and methods, and attracting hundreds of technical innovators representing a wide range of companies that supply ingredients, services and market consumer products for hair care around the world.

Call for Papers

TRI/Princeton requests submissions on hair science and its applications for oral presentations, technical papers, and poster presentations. Several topics will be highlighted at the Fifth International Conference on Applied Hair Science, including:

• Novel Measurement Techniques for Hair Science
• Colloid and Formulation Chemistry
• Hair Aging (Hair loss, graying, and weathering)
• Hair Ethnicity, Hair Surface Properties and Interactions
• Advances in Fiber Science

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations must be submitted by June 1, 2012. Interested applicants should email their abstracts to the Conference Organizer at info@triprinceton.org.

Conference Scope

This conference will provide insiders with a grounded view to the technical future of their industry.  There will be a number of talks that build from the utility of existing technology, adding the novel insights behind recent innovations.  New and old methods will be reviewed for documenting product performance, supporting claims and adding technical insight.  Additionally, contributions will be made from adjacent areas by keynote speakers, that the organizing committee believes are likely to become significant to innovation in this industry in the next five to ten years.  This unique mix of practical and visionary insight makes this a must-attend event for anyone with an ambition to influence technical innovation in hair care.

Specifically, the conference will cover Hair Care Product Technology, Hair Science And Its Benefits, Material Science, and Hair Style Devices and Formulations through examining:

Hair Surface Properties and Interactions
Imaging and Image Analysis
Colloid and Formulation Chemistry
Hair Aging
Hair Structure by Spectroscopic Techniques
Advances in Fiber Science
Mechanical Properties of Hair Fiber Assemblies

This year’s conference will inspire the hair care industry through an innovative selection of speakers from industry, academia and government. Participants will have the opportunity to:

• learn from recognized leaders in hair science and technology presenting fundamental principles, an understanding of the evolution of current technology and contemporary experimental techniques
• interact with an international group of panelists, presenters and attendees to discuss category relevant topics in raw materials, claims and regulations
• experience demonstrations bringing the academic topics to the practical clarity of in-use observation

Pricing

TRI Pre-Conference Courses

Prior to the conference, attendees are encouraged to register to attend The Science Behind Hair Claims on September 17-18 or Hair & Scalp Biology on September 19 at our facility in Princeton. Discounts are available to attendees of multiple events. Contact the course registrar for more details. There are limited seats for these pre-conference courses, so you are encouraged to register early.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made on or before September 1, 2012 will receive a refund for registration minus a $200 administrative fee.  Registrations may also be transferred to another registrant at no charge.

Deadlines