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About the Course
Hair is often described as “the frame of the face” and represents an important symbol of social status, cultural identity, and individuality. Having a “good hair day” contributes significantly to our overall sense of wellbeing. Conversely, age-related hair loss, androgenetic alopecia, and other forms of hair loss can have a profound negative impact on psychological wellbeing, as can poor scalp health characterized by dryness, flaking, and pruritus. These fundamental consumer needs have driven the hair-care category to become the second-largest segment of the global cosmetics market, after skin care, generating global revenues of approximately USD 100 billion.
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.
This course will be given by TRI Princeton, a world-leading research institute focused on hair and skin testing for cosmetic applications.
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Course Agenda
Day 1
Session 1
Introduction to Hair Structure and Biology, and to Hair Claims Substantiation
8.45am
Introduction to the Course - Setting Out the Learning Goals
9.00am
Hair Structure and Properties
10.00am
An Introduction to the Human Hair Follicle
15 Minute Comfort Break
11.15am
Introduction to Hair Claims Testing
60 Min. Lunch
Session 2
Introduction to Hair Product Science and How Hair Products Work
1:15pm
Hair Shampoo Design: Surfactant and Colloid Science
2:15pm
Hair Conditioning: Tribology of Hair
15 Minute Comfort Break
3:30pm
Unlocking Hair and Scalp Biology: Research Trends, Treatments and Challenges
4:30pm
Hair Chemical Treatments: Their Beneficial and Damaging Effects
5:30pm
Kahoot! Quiz
5:45pm
Barbeque & Social Event
Day 2
Session 3
Hair Claims Testing Methods
8.45am
Introduction to Day 2
9.00am
Hair Strength Testing: Tensile, Fatigue and Repeated Grooming Tests
10.00am
Imaging Active Penetration: Microscopic and Spectroscopic Techniques
15 Minute Comfort Break
11:15am
Hair Appearance: Color Fade, Shine, Frizz, Movement and Alignment Tests
12:15pm
Testing Physical Damage, Pollution Damage, and Repair
60 Min. Lunch
2:15pm
Hair Typing and Testing Textured Hair
3:15pm
Kahoot! Quiz (End of Course for Online Attendees)
Session 4
Laboratory Demos
3:30pm
Laboratory Demos
5:30pm
Ends
“An insightful and well-structured course. The sessions were highly informative, and the content provided was both relevant and valuable. I truly appreciated the clarity with which the topics were presented and the practical knowledge shared throughout. It was a great learning experience, and I look forward to applying these insights in my work.”
Hair Course Attendee
Registration Details
Registration for in person, live attendance costs $325 (per person). Online registration costs $250 (per person).
Note: in person places are now SOLD OUT. Online places are unlimited and remain open for registrations
Those who attend TRI in-person will also have the opportunity to attend the ‘TRI Laboratory demos’ session on the final afternoon, as well as a social event on the first evening at TRI.
Member Discounts
TRI member companies are entitled to free registrations (in person attendance or online) and 10% discount on further places. You need to create login on our portal system to access all these benefits.
You can find your company's membership type on your Members’ Compass page after you have successfully logged in.
Supporting Partnership members are entitled to 2 free places, Sustaining Partnership members 4 free places, and Founding Partnership members to 10 free places.
To access free places, please login into ‘My Account’ on the TRI website and then register for the event. At the final payment stage, please use the following codes: 2FREETICKETS (Supporting), 4FREETICKETS (Sustaining) and 10FREETICKETS (Founding). All member companies, including Entrepreneurial Partnerships, automatically get a 10% membership discount on further tickets. Only people logged-in as staff members at the appropriate member company will be able to use these special discount codes and access automatic member discounts.
Discounts (75% discount) are also available to students. Please contact us if would like academic discount.
