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HAIR+ Resource Guide: Associations, Philanthropy, Education & Events
If HAIR+ has piqued your interest in the trichology, thinning hair, enhancements and scalp-care segment of the beauty industry, there are several next steps you can take. Here are associations, charitable opportunities and education you can pursue to grow your career.
Lauren Quick・Contributor
2 min to read
If HAIR+ has piqued your interest in the trichology, thinning hair, enhancements and scalp-care segment of the beauty industry, there are several next steps you can take.
Educating yourself and becoming immersed in communities of like-minded stylists and salon owners is a good starting point; knowledge is your greatest ally! Included here are events, classes, philanthropic opportunities, associations and websites you can visit to start on your path to success.
ASSOCIATIONS
American Hair Loss Association
americanhairloss.org
American Hair Loss Council
ahlc.org
American Med Spa Association
americanmedspa.org
American Medical Association
ama-assn.org
International Association of Trichologists
trichology.edu.au
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
naaf.org
U.S. Trichology Institute
ustrichology.org
PHILANTHROPY
Children With Hair Loss
childrenwithhairloss.us
Friends Are By Your Side (Wigs & Wishes)
friendsarebyyourside.com
Locks of Love
locksoflove.org
The Rapunzel Project
rapunzelproject.org
Survivor Glam Squad
makingovercancer.org
Wigs for Kids
wigsforkids.org
Wigs 4 Kids
wigs4kids.org
EDUCATION & EVENTS
HAIR+ Summit
hairplussummit.com
Taking place October 16-18, 2016, at the Hilton Northeast Atlanta, it’s the only industry event that offers the focus, information, best practices, hands-on training and community interaction to give salon professionals the tools and confidence you need to be most successful in meeting your clients’ hair loss needs.
Hair Loss Awareness Month
August 2016
HairVisions International Expo
hairvisionsintl.com
Stylists, owners and distributors receive information and education on all things HairVisions (including brand OnRite, Gemtress, UltraTress, Simplicity and TressAllure). Two-day conference.
Jeffrey Paul Academy for Women's Hair Thinning & Loss
jeffreypaulacademyblog.com
An online summit for industry professionals and consumers interested in learning about thinning hair and hair loss. Thirty experts will offer video presentations covering the newest cosmetic, medical and psychological solutions to hair loss, accompanied by 20 personal experiences of women and children living life with hair loss and hair thinning.
World Trichology Conference from the International Association of Trichologists
trichology.edu.au
Annual two-day hair loss conference is open to stylists, salon owners, trichologists and other health practitioners. Expect to learn new skills, update your knowledge and network with others interested in the science of hair and hair loss.
GOOD READS from friends of MODERN SALON
The Hair Bible
by Philip Kingsley
Hair Loss Master Plan
by Brent Hardgrave
Solutions to Women's Hair Thinning & Loss
by Jeffrey Paul
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