Professional trichology education.
Built on 18 years of clinical experience.
Video courses, structured training programs, and hands-on workshops — designed by Lorraine Hawkins to give hair professionals real clinical confidence.
18+
Years practice
2,400+
Learners trained
Evidence
Based approach

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Trichology Knowledge Check
A quick assessment to benchmark your trichology knowledge and highlight the next best steps for your learning.

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A message from Lorraine
“I’ve spent nearly two decades working with clients and training practitioners. Everything I teach comes from what I’ve seen in clinic — real presentations, real outcomes, real conversations. My goal is to give you the clinical knowledge and confidence to deliver exceptional care.”
Lorraine Hawkins
Fellow, Institute of Trichologists · Clinical Educator
Condition-specific clinical training
Focused modules on the conditions your clients present with most. Deepen your clinical knowledge and confidently support every consultation.
£2930 minsSensitive Scalps: Redness, Itching & Inflammation Explained
Practitioners working with clients who have reactive, inflamed, or sensitive scalps
- ✓Why scalp sensitivity and inflammation develop
- ✓Common triggers that worsen symptoms
- ✓How to recognise early signs of inflammation
£2925 minsStress & Hair Loss: Understanding Shedding, Inflammation & Recovery
Practitioners assessing clients with increased shedding during or after stress
- ✓How stress hormones affect the hair growth cycle
- ✓Why hair loss often starts after stress ends
- ✓Common stress-related scalp symptoms
£2925 minsPostpartum Hair Loss: Why You're Shedding and When It Stops
Practitioners advising clients experiencing postpartum hair shedding
- ✓Why postpartum hair loss happens
- ✓When shedding typically starts and stops
- ✓Common postpartum shedding patterns
Test your knowledge
Free quizzes with personalised recommendations based on your results.
Scalp Health Check
A guided quiz for non-professionals who want clearer next steps around scalp discomfort, shedding, or thinning. It offers guidance only and is not a medical diagnosis.
Take quiz →Product & Ingredient Literacy (Scalp Care Plans)
Make evidence-based recommendations and avoid common pitfalls.
Take quiz →Nutrition & Deficiencies for Hair Health
Key nutrients, red flags, and how to discuss tests appropriately.
Take quiz →Consultation Workflow & Trichoscopy Thinking
Structure your consult, capture the timeline, and interpret what you see.
Take quiz →Traction Alopecia & Hair Practices
Patterns, early warning signs, and prevention principles.
Take quiz →Scalp Dermatitis & Inflammation Basics
Scale, itch, and inflammation: differentiate common presentations.
Take quiz →Telogen Effluvium (TE) & Trigger Mapping
Identify typical triggers, timeline, and reassurance principles.
Take quiz →Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) Quick Check
Pattern recognition, common contributors, and supportive management principles.
Take quiz →Hair Growth Cycle & Anatomy Essentials
Core fundamentals: structure, cycle phases, and what shedding really means.
Take quiz →Trichology Knowledge Check
A quick assessment to benchmark your trichology knowledge and highlight the next best steps for your learning.
Take quiz →Structured programs that build clinical confidence
Comprehensive online courses for trichologists, stylists, and clinic teams. Gain structured clinical frameworks, consultation skills, and evidence-based treatment knowledge.
Trichology in Clinical Practice
For: Newly qualified trichologists
Advanced intensive for clinical practitioners
Hair Loss Assessment & Client Communication
For: Salon Scalp Specialists looking to study further
Consultation skills for hair loss professionals
Salon Trichology Essentials
For: Stylists in salon looking to further their hair and scalp knowledge
Essential hair & scalp knowledge for stylists and salon teams
Advanced Scalp Analysis & Diagnostic Techniques
For: All hair & scalp specialists who have completed Trichocare Phase 1 and Trichology in Clinical Practice
Requires: Trichocare Phase 1, Trichology in Clinical Practice
Sharpen your clinical assessment skills
Trichocare Phase 1
For: Anyone wanting to become a Hair and scalp specialist
8-Day Professional Trichology Certification
Hands-on training led by Lorraine
London studio or at your location worldwide.
Hair & scalp science education
2 days · £1,250
Lorraine's comprehensive in-person course covering scalp health fundamentals, assessment techniques, and professional consultation skills. For stylists and practitioners who want clinical confidence.
London studio or at your location
- Conduct professional scalp assessments with confidence
- Master client consultation frameworks that build trust
- Identify common scalp conditions and their root causes
Salon Team Training Day
1 day · £350 per participant
Bring expert scalp care skills to your whole team. Covers assessments, treatments, and product recommendations that build client trust and revenue.
We come to your salon
- Run confident scalp consultations with every client
- Deliver signature scalp treatments your clients will love
- Make product recommendations that clients actually follow
Advanced Scalp Analysis Workshop
1 day · £450 per participant
Master advanced scalp analysis, scoping, and treatment methods for complex conditions. A focused, hands-on workshop for experienced practitioners.
Available in UK, Europe & North America
- Master advanced treatment protocols for sensitive and reactive scalps
- Perform professional scalp massage and tool-based techniques
- Design client aftercare and home treatment plans
Condition Reference Library
Clear, evidence-based information on common hair and scalp conditions. Free to read.
Common questions
Honest answers to help you decide if Lorraine's courses and services are right for you.
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Get in touch and Lorraine or her team will help you find the right course, service, or next step.
Condition-specific clinical training modules covering menopausal hair changes, postpartum shedding, stress-related hair loss, and scalp sensitivity. Each module gives you the clinical framework to assess, explain, and advise your clients with confidence.
What learners and professionals say
Real feedback from women who have watched Lorraine's video courses and professionals who have trained with her.
“The postpartum module gave me the clinical framework I was missing. Now when new mothers sit in my chair, I can explain exactly what's happening and when they should expect recovery. It's transformed my consultations.”
Rachel M.
Senior Stylist
“The menopause module filled a real gap in my training. I can now have informed, confident conversations with clients about hormonal hair changes — and they notice the difference.”
Priya S.
Trichology Practitioner
“Lorraine taught us how to talk about scalp health in a way our clients understand and value. Our consultation bookings have doubled.”
Anita Clarke
Salon Director, Atelier Beauté
“This training gave me the confidence to specialise in scalp care. Lorraine's approach balances real science with practical client care.”
Michael Evans
Certified Trichologist
“We added Lorraine's scalp treatments to our menu and clients love them. Retention is up and it's become our signature service.”
Isha Desai
Founder, Root & Ritual
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