The industry needs your help in answering an important question in the field: Do hair extensions impact the health of the scalp?

Dr Crystal Porter, hair researcher from Mane Insights has an important study coming up in Chicago. Both braiders and study participants are needed immediately. Particularly, it has been difficult finding female study participants who are of Asian, European, and Hispanic heritage.

This is a paid research study. Hair will be professionally braided in Chicago, IL. Participants must be available for 5 follow-up visits. Participants must be 18-30 yr old female of African, Asian, European, or Hispanic heritage.

If you are a female who fits the study criteria, please fill out the form below and select a day/time to receive more details.

If you are a braider who is interested in helping to improve products used for hair and scalp health, please click on the picture below. Your information will be given to companies who are interested in your feedback.

The Association of Professional Trichologists is committed in supporting impactful research initiatives in hair and scalp health. A research study like the one listed above will advance our knowledge on the interaction between synthetic and/or natural hair extensions on scalp tissue and its associated microbiome.

If you belong or own a hair/scalp product company or you offer tools or technology designed to assess or address hair loss or scalp issues, we would love to partner with you. 

To learn more about how the APT can leverage your Hair or Scalp Research study, please contact us directly at https://trichologyassociation.org/contact-us