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SEARCHBosley Professional Strength announces that Gretchen Friese has joined the team and will serve as the brand’s Certified Trichologist and go-to education authority on all things hair loss and hair thinning.
Gretchen Friese
Bosley Professional Strength Certified Trichologist
Bosley Professional Strengthannounces that Gretchen Friese has joined the team and will serve as the brand’s Certified Trichologist and go-to education authority on all things hair loss and hair thinning.
“As both a trichologist and a stylist, I love being able to help people find solutions for hair loss and scalp health issues,” says Friese. “It allows me to use medicinal or holistic approaches as well as stylist techniques for the appearance of thicker and more voluminous hair on all clients.”
Friese has over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry, from being hands-on behind the chair in salons, to educating consumers on hair loss solutions and stylists about haircutting techniques. In 2016 she received a certification in Trichology/Hair Loss through the United States Trichology Institute. Gretchen is currently a Salon Director/Hairstylist at Foushee Salon Spa in Denver Colorado.
When asked why she is excited to join the Bosley Professional Strength team in her new role, she said, “I am excited to have the opportunity to answer questions and help even more people with scalp health and hair loss issues.”
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