Fundamentals of Hair Science & Hair Claims
Intensive Two-Day Program in Hair Science and Claims
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.
Day One
Session 1 – Introduction to Hair Structure and Biology, and to Hair Claims Substantiation
- Hair Structure and Properties - Dr Paul Cornwell
- Follicle and Scalp Biology - Dr Gill Westgate
- Introduction to Hair Claims Testing - Eleanor Lehman + Dr Paul Cornwell
Session 2 – Introduction to Hair Product Science and How Hair Products Work
- Hair Shampoo Design: Surfactant and Colloid Science - Dr Paul Cornwell
- Hair Conditioning: Tribology of Hair - Dr Paul Cornwell
- Follicle and Scalp: Treatments and Claims - Dr Gill Westgate
- Hair Chemical Treatments: Their Beneficial and Damaging Effects – Dr Ernesta Malinauskyte
Day Two
Session 3 – Hair Claims Testing Methods
- Hair Strength Testing: Tensile, Fatigue and Repeated Grooming Tests - Dr Paul Cornwell
- Imaging Active Penetration: Microscopic and Spectroscopic Techniques - Dr Samuel Gourion-arsiquaud
- Hair Appearance: Color Fade, Shine, Frizz, Movement and Alignment Tests - Eleanor Lehman
- Testing Physical Damage, Pollution Damage, and Repair - Dr Ernesta Malinauskyte
- Hair Typing and Testing Textured Hair - Dr Ernesta Malinauskyte
Session 4 - Laboratory Demos
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