A Two-Day Core Curriculum in Hair Loss, Scalp Health, and Trichology for Barbers

The Barbering Trichology Professional is a two-day professional live virtual training designed to give barbers a strong foundation in hair loss, scalp conditions, alopecia, client consultation, and treatment options.

This core barber curriculum introduces the essential principles of trichology in a practical, barber-focused format. Students will learn how to better understand the hair and scalp, recognize common concerns seen behind the chair, communicate with clients confidently, and identify when professional treatment options or referrals may be appropriate.

This course is ideal for barbers who want to elevate their expertise, add value to client services, and expand into the growing field of hair and scalp wellness.

Upcoming Courses:

• OCT 4th-5th, 2026

Course Overview

Hair loss and scalp concerns are among the most common issues clients discuss with their barber. This course helps barbers understand what they are seeing, how to ask the right consultation questions, and how to guide clients toward appropriate solutions.

Students will gain knowledge in skin function, hair structure, scalp and beard conditions, alopecia, consultation practices, treatment options, and business-building strategies for offering trichology-based services in a barbering environment.

This two-day live virtual class includes both AMCA certification and USTI certification, giving students recognized credentials to support their professional growth.

Course Modules

1. Intro to Trichology
2. Functions of the Skin
3. Glands & Hair Structure
4. Hair pH & Amino Acids
5. Understanding Hair Loss
6. Scalp & Beard Conditions
7. Causes of Alopecia
8. Types of Alopecia
9. Client Consultation
10. Solutions & Treatment Options
11. Building Your Trichology Business

What Students Will Learn

Students will learn how to:

• Understand the fundamentals of trichology as it applies to barbering
• Identify common hair, scalp, and beard concerns
• Recognize different types and causes of alopecia
• Understand male pattern baldness and other forms of hair loss
• Conduct a professional hair and scalp consultation
• Discuss treatment options and product solutions with confidence
• Know when to refer clients to a medical or trichology professional
• Build hair loss and scalp analysis services into a barber business

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for:

• Barber students
• Licensed barbers
• Barber instructors
• Barber schools adding hair and scalp education to their curriculum
• Professionals interested in hair loss, scalp care, and trichology services
• Barbers who want to offer more advanced client consultations

Certifications Included

Upon successful completion, students receive:

• AMCA certification
• USTI certification
• Education that supports professional client consultations and business development