Scalp health courses and certification

Scalp health courses: healthy scalp, healthy hair.

Go deep on scalp conditions, hair care ingredients, and the treatments that support long-term results for your clients.

Scalp health is the condition of the skin your hair grows from: its barrier, oil balance, microbiome and comfort. These courses teach hair and beauty professionals to assess the scalp, explain what they see, recommend cosmetic care and refer to a physician when needed. The Scalp Health & Hair Care Science Certification is our scalp health and haircare certification program.

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Scalp health and haircare certification program: full details

Scalp Health and Hair Care Science Certification

Scalp Health & Hair Care Science Certification Program

About the Program The Scalp Health & Hair Care Science Certification is USTI's newest credential, designed and written from the ground up by the institute that set the standard in trichology. Every day, clients sit in chairs with flaking, itching, thinning, and product confusion, and the professional in front of them has no real answer. This certification exists to make you the one who does. It is built to fit a working life: visual-first lessons with all-new graphics in every chapter, an At Your Own Pace format you can complete around a full schedule, and a live virtual option if you learn best in a real class. Worth 10 Continuing Education (CE) Credits through the US Trichology Institute, with an optional AMCA certificate included in every tier. Who It's For Designed for hairstylists, barbers, cosmetologists, educators, and beauty professionals ready to stand out. Whether you are building deeper client trust behind the chair or sharing science-backed knowledge with an audience, this certification equips you to deliver personalized, long-term scalp and hair care solutions. Choose Your Path What's Included What's Included Option 1At Your Own Pace Option 1 Self-Paced Option 2Live Virtual + BookMost Popular Option 2 Live + Book Most Popular Option 3Live Virtual + Both BooksBest Value Option 3 Live + 2 Books Best Value At Your Own Pace online Scalp Health course Online Scalp Health Course ● ● ● MyTrichology access MyTrichology Access ● ● ● Digital textbook Digital Textbook ● ● ● USTI digital certificate USTI Digital Certificate ● ● ● USTI paper certificate for your wall USTI Wall Certificate ● ● ● Live virtual Zoom classes with USTI educators Live Zoom Classes · ● ● Scalp Health Physical Color Hardcover Textbook A professionally printed, full-color physical edition of the course textbook for long-term reference. Scalp Health Hardcover · ● ● Hair Ingredients & Their Uses Color Hardcover Textbook A 370+ page field guide covering more than 50 hair product ingredients, so you can read any label and know what to recommend. Hair Ingredients Hardcover · · ● Tuition $999 $1,299 $1,499 What's Included A detailed digital textbook for long-term reference, module by module All-new graphics in every chapter and visual-only lesson sections, so you finish faster and retain more "From the Founder's Playbook," William Blatter's personal insights from decades of practice Module content organized by real client scenarios, not just theory A capstone of case studies and a practice assessment before your exam Full exam review materials and the USTI examination Digital and physical certification upon completion, plus an optional AMCA certificate What You'll Learn Across eleven modules: scalp and hair anatomy, hair health and the six types of hair damage, scalp types and proper scalp care, at-home product categories, hair care and scalp care ingredient science, how to build and customize product recommendations for any client, how to identify early signs of hair loss and when to refer, common scalp diseases, chemical services and their effect on scalp health, the flaking scalp in depth (dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, and atopic dermatitis), and nutrition and supplementation support. The program closes with a capstone of real-world case studies and worked examples you can apply with your very next client. Enrollment At Your Own Pace students can begin the moment they enroll. Live classes hold a limited number of students. The next live class starts November 2nd, 2026. Trusted in 40+ countries and 1,500+ clinics.

Scalp health and haircare certification program: full details

$999.00

Haircare Ingredients and Their Uses Course

Haircare Ingredients and Their Uses Course Learn the science behind 50 hair and scalp ingredients, and bring greater clarity to every product conversation. One-day course • Self-paced learning • Live virtual option Your clients want to know which products are worth buying, what the ingredients actually do, and whether the claims make sense. Build the ingredient knowledge to answer those questions with confidence. The Haircare Ingredients and Their Uses Course from the United States Trichology Institute translates ingredient science into practical education for trichologists, cosmetologists, and barbers. Explore 50 widely discussed haircare ingredients, evaluate the evidence behind their claims, and learn how to communicate their benefits and limitations within the scope of cosmetic hair and scalp care. Choose the way you learn Self-paced online learning: Work through the one-day curriculum at your own pace, with the flexibility to fit your learning around your schedule. Live virtual option: Choose the live virtual format to attend the one-day course online in a scheduled class setting. What you will learn What 50 hair and scalp ingredients do: Understand their roles, mechanisms, potential benefits, and limitations. Where ingredients come from: Explore botanical origins, raw materials, sourcing, processing, and quality considerations. How to read ingredient labels: Build a clearer understanding of the ingredients listed on hair and scalp products and the questions those labels should prompt. How to evaluate product claims: Use the Established, Associated, Emerging, and Traditional framework to recognize different levels of supporting evidence. How to explain the science to clients: Translate technical ingredient information into clear conversations about product selection and realistic expectations. When to refer: Recognize the boundary between cosmetic scalp care and concerns that require evaluation by a physician. Explore the ingredients your clients ask about Study salicylic acid, coconut oil, biotin, zinc pyrithione, keratin, caffeine, saw palmetto, and 43 additional ingredients encountered in hair and scalp care. The course examines what the evidence supports, where it remains limited, and how an ingredient’s reputation compares with its demonstrated role. Build the judgment to discuss both the potential value of an ingredient and the limits of what it can deliver. Course chapters and modules The Framework: The Scalp Is Skin Module 1: Exfoliate and Clarify Module 2: Adsorb and Astringe Module 3: Cosmetic Antimicrobials Module 4: Monograph and Prescription Antifungals Module 5: Soothe the Barrier Module 6: Attract and Hold Water Module 7: Reinforce with Protein Module 8: Penetrate the Cortex Module 9: Seal the Surface Module 10: Botanical Tradition, Read Accurately Module 11: Cooling and Circulation Module 12: Sebum at the Gland Module 13: Signal the Growth Cycle Module 14: The DHT Pathway Module 15: Nutrition and the Oversold Claim Module 16: Triage: Building the Scalp Protocol Put ingredient knowledge to work Strengthen your approach to consultations, retail product conversations, and client education. Learn to explain why an ingredient may be relevant, discuss the evidence behind a claim, and help clients set more realistic expectations for their hair and scalp care routines. Who this course is for Designed for trichologists, cosmetologists, and barbers who want to deepen their understanding of haircare ingredients and make more informed product recommendations. Education focuses on non-medical, cosmetic hair and scalp care, including professional scope and referral boundaries. Enroll in Haircare Ingredients and Their Uses and build the knowledge behind more confident recommendations.

$999.00

Scalp health course questions

What is the Scalp Health & Hair Care Science Certification?

It is USTI's certification program in scalp health and hair care science for hairstylists, barbers, cosmetologists, educators and beauty professionals. It covers eleven modules, from scalp and hair anatomy to the flaking scalp in depth, and ends with a capstone of case studies and a practice assessment.

Is the scalp health course online?

Yes. You can study At Your Own Pace online, or choose the live virtual option with Zoom classes led by USTI educators.

What will I learn in the scalp health certification?

Scalp and hair anatomy, hair health and the six types of hair damage, scalp types and proper scalp care, at-home product categories, hair and scalp care ingredient science, building product recommendations, early signs of hair loss and when to refer, common scalp diseases, chemical services and scalp health, the flaking scalp in depth, and nutrition and supplementation support.

Do I receive a certificate and CE credits?

Yes. Graduates receive a USTI digital certificate and a USTI wall certificate. The program is worth 10 Continuing Education credits through the US Trichology Institute, and an optional AMCA certificate is included in every tier.

Who is the scalp health course for?

Hairstylists, barbers, cosmetologists, educators and beauty professionals who want to answer client questions about flaking, itching, thinning and products with confidence.

Does scalp health certification let me diagnose scalp conditions?

No. The education is non-medical. You learn to recognize what you see, support clients with cosmetic scalp and hair care, and refer to a physician when something needs a medical opinion.

What is the Haircare Ingredients and Their Uses course?

A one day course on the science behind 50 hair and scalp ingredients, available self-paced or live virtual, for trichologists, cosmetologists and barbers who want to read labels and explain products clearly.

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