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Fundamentals of Hair Science & Hair Claims

april 15+16, 2026 - tri princeton

In-Person & Online Attendance

Available 🔴 Live and On Playback

This introductory course on hair science and claims is designed for graduate and post-graduate level cosmetic scientists who need to build their knowledge in hair science and claims substantiation.  Attendees will leave with an understanding of hair structure and biology, hair product science and the key measurement techniques used to test the performance of hair products and support hair claims.

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12th International Conference
on Applied Hair Science

TUESDAY 2ND - THURSDAY 4TH JUNE, 2026

oyster point hotel in red bank, new jersey

In-Person Attendance + Live Streaming for Virtual Attendees

The 12th TRI International Conference on Applied Hair Science is a world-leading biennial conference for hair science.  The conference features scientific advances made in hair biology, hair structure and properties, hair damage and new methods and technologies. The conference is a great networking event for hair scientists in the US and beyond, fostering collaborations between many research groups and companies.  Many great projects have started over a conversation at the coffee break at our event! 

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TRI Princeton is an independent, not-for-profit, scientific institute with world-leading expertise in applied measurement sciences, with a global reach.

We focus on hair and skin claims testing for product development, scientific research and the development of new measurement techniques, as well as providing internationally renowned courses and events in hair and skin science. 

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TRI focusses on hair and skin testing for claims substantiation working with leading industrial companies, governmental organizations, and academic institutions.

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At TRI we are passionate about science. Sharing this passion with our members, industry professionals and the community at large is one of our key aims.

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Cutting-edge scientific research and the development of new measurement techniques has been a part of TRI's historical legacy since our inception in 1930. It is still core to our mission today.

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Thank you to our corporate members for supporting TRI's mission of advanced research, education, and dissemination of scientific information.

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The Latest at TRI

Stay informed through our twice-monthly newsletters and regular blog posts offering insights into skin and hair research, cosmetic trends, new product claims testing techniques, upcoming educational courses and TRI-sponsored events.
Fourth Keynote Speaker Announced: Candace Mitchell, Founder & CEO of MYAVANA
TRI Conference

Fourth Keynote Speaker Announced: Candace Mitchell, Founder & CEO of MYAVANA

We are excited to announce our third keynote speaker for the 12th TRI International Conference on Applied Hair Science! Candace Mitchell will give a presentation titled ‘Expanding The Hair Typing System With Science-Backed, AI-Powered Personalization’. Our Conference will take place on Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th June 2026, at the Oyster Point Hotel, Red Bank, New Jersey.
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TRI On the Road!
Other Events

TRI On the Road!

It’s the time of year when the TRI team get out onto the road to meet existing clients, prospective clients and also catch up with old friends. In the coming months, we’re heading to: In-Cosmetics Global, in Paris and New York Suppliers’ Day
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TRI Instrument Focus: HPTLC
Claims Testing

TRI Instrument Focus: HPTLC

High-performance thin layer chromatography, also abbreviated to HPTLC, is a specialized technique that is an extension of thin layer chromatography (TLC), an analytical technique used extensively within chemistry.
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Automated Split-End Closure Measurement
Notes on Research

Automated Split-End Closure Measurement

The development of an automated test for monitoring split-end closure enables TRI to continue to provide excellent, reliable support for customers – especially those working within hair repair. In addition, more granular data generation means that split-end closure across a range of categories, for example hair type, enabling probing of treatments designed for different international markets or differing consumer hair profiles.
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Sign Up for TRI-Hosted Events!
TRI Hosted Events

Sign Up for TRI-Hosted Events!

Hair Course & 12th International Conference on Applied Hair Science Both Open to Registrations
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TRI Unveils Advanced In-Vivo Raman System: A New Frontier in Clinical Skin Evaluation
Skin Research

TRI Unveils Advanced In-Vivo Raman System: A New Frontier in Clinical Skin Evaluation

Dr. Samuel Gourion-Arsiquaud and the Skin and Biosubstrates team are proud to announce the arrival of the new HORIBA SkinProbe system at TRI. This state-of-the-art in-vivo confocal Raman microscope represents the culmination of a strategic collaboration started few years ago between HORIBA and Dr. Samuel Gourion-Arsiquaud.
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Welcome to our New TRI Member Companies
TRI Members

Welcome to our New TRI Member Companies

We would like to offer a warm welcome to both Vantage and Virtue, who have both recently joined as TRI Member Companies.
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New TRI Partnerships to Broaden Breadth & Depth of Claims Support Offered
Skin Research

New TRI Partnerships to Broaden Breadth & Depth of Claims Support Offered

TRI Forges Partnerships with Eurofins CRL, Consumer Product Testing℠ Company (CPT) and Validated Claim Support, LLC.
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TRI in the Community: Externship for Students
TRI Interns

TRI in the Community: Externship for Students

TRI Princeton is proud to have offered local students and their instructors the opportunity to come and see what we do. Hosted by Shamish Ganpule and Ernesta Malinauskyte, five students and two instructors spent the day with the team, seeing the work being undertaken in the labs by our scientists.
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