trichologist

noun

tri·chol·o·gist tri-ˈkä-lə-jist

plural trichologists

: a person who specializes in hair and scalp care and treatment of associated conditions (such as hair loss and thinning)

We've consulted the experts, from trichologists to hairstylists to find out exactly what may be causing your hair loss and the preventative steps and treatments you can use to see improvement.—Louise Whitbread

[Philip] Kingsley, who coifs the likes of Mick Jagger, Liza Minelli and Cher, is a trichologist trained in hair science.—Liz Brody

trichology

tri-ˈkä-lə-jē

noun

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Although you can accurately call the person who cuts your hair your "trichologist" if you want to, the term is usually applied to someone who studies and treats hair and scalp ailments. The "trich" in "trichologist" is the Greek trich-, stem of thrix, meaning "hair." This root makes an appearance in a number of other similarly technical-sounding words, such as "trichiasis" ("a turning inward of the eyelashes often causing irritation of the eyeball"), "trichome" ("an epidermal hair structure on a plant"), and "trichotillomania" ("an abnormal desire to pull out one's hair").

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This is the active phase, in which cells in the follicles of your hair rapidly divide to produce new hair, according to famed trichologists at scalp-care brand Philip Kingsley. —Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2025 Ahead, these are the hair-growth shampoos that our reviewers, hairstylists, trichologists, and dermatologists say yield actual results. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025 Her statement prompted a flood of opinions on the pros and cons of drugstore hair products, with certified trichologist Abbey Yung (@abbeyyung) weighing in on TikTok. —John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025 Going too long between shampoos can encourage dandruff, which manifests as fine white flakes, said trichologist Anabel Kingsley. —Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 5 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for trichologist