Magdalena Koc1h 19minShort

Trichological Consultation

This course shows you how to conduct a trichological consultation with a client step by step - from asking questions, through camera analysis, to building an effective action plan.

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About the course

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Trichological Consultation is a course that shows the full, practical flow of a first visit with a client experiencing scalp issues. Instead of dry theory, the material focuses on the interview as the key diagnostic tool - teaching you how to ask the right questions, listen, and connect the facts to find the real cause of oiliness, sensitivity, or hair weakening.

Magdalena Koc guides you through the entire process using a real client as an example - from the first question about the purpose of the visit, through analyzing lifestyle and hair care habits, all the way to observing the scalp with a trichological camera. The course shows how to logically organize the information gathered, separate primary symptoms from secondary ones, and formulate working hypotheses that lead to an effective action plan tailored to the client's real possibilities.

In this course you'll see

How to conduct a trichological interview step by step - from setting the frame of the visit to formulating an action plan
The art of asking open-ended questions that help the client describe the problem precisely in their own words
How to combine information about health, lifestyle, and hairdressing treatments into a coherent diagnostic picture
Practical use of the trichological camera for observation - not for rushing to conclusions - what individual hairs, blood vessels, and flaking tell us
Analysis under Wood's light (blue light) to identify keratotic buildup and hidden oiliness
The fundamental difference between scalp care and hair shaft care - when to cleanse and when to hydrate
How to communicate findings to the client simply and clearly, without overwhelming them with information or promising the impossible

After this course, you'll start running trichological consultations in an organized, confident way. You'll learn to build an accurate diagnosis based on intentionally gathered information, allowing you to genuinely help clients and build your position as an expert who solves problems at the source - not just masks the symptoms.

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What you will learn

01How to conduct a full trichological interview with a client step by step.
02How to use a trichological camera for careful observation - not for making diagnoses.
03How to combine interview information with the scalp's visual picture.
04How to formulate working hypotheses instead of giving final verdicts.
05How to create a realistic action plan tailored to the client's possibilities.
06Why you need to distinguish scalp care from hair care.

What's inside

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2:39
01Don't overpromise to the client
It's worth being careful not to promise too much - for now, just listen and explain.
6:07
02How lifestyle affects oiliness
Excess sebum production is often a reaction to things we do to ourselves.
9:52
03Dividing the hair into a living and a dead part
I generally divide the hair into a living part and a dead part. The living part is the one inside the scalp.
12:50
04The camera is for observation, not diagnosis
Right now I'm gathering information, telling the client what I see on the camera. But I'm not diagnosing.
17:44
05The truth about oiliness under Wood's light
Just from this photo under this light, I could already tell that the problem was excessive oiliness.
24:42
06The paradox: hydrating an oily scalp
People with oiliness often get a recommendation from me to hydrate the scalp.
1:03:28
07A treatment shouldn't be painful
This session isn't meant to hurt. Treatments must not put the client in significant discomfort.
1:09:46
08Trichology is working for the hair's future
When you act trichologically, you're influencing what the hair will look like in the future.

FAQ

Is this course suitable for hairdressers who are just starting out with trichology?

Yes, the course focuses on fundamental skills like conducting an interview and observation. The educator emphasizes that trichology is learned in stages, and this material covers the basics of the visit.

Do I need a trichological camera to benefit from this course?

It's not required. The course shows how to use the camera, but the educator stresses that the interview and listening to the client are what matter most, and a visit can be conducted effectively without this tool as well.

What kind of problem is used to illustrate the consultation process?

The course shows the entire process using a real client example dealing with excessive scalp oiliness. Aspects such as scalp sensitivity and potential follicle miniaturization are also analyzed.

Does the course show specific trichological treatments?

Yes, the material shows example treatments such as microneedling mesotherapy and oxygen infusion. However, the educator notes that these are more advanced techniques and require additional courses.

Does the course teach how to interpret a client's blood test results?

No. The educator mentions test analysis, but notes that this is her additional specialization. She emphasizes that hairdressers should initially focus on the interview and observation rather than getting into medical territory.

How long is the full video material?

The course runs 79 minutes and covers the entire visit - from the interview, through camera analysis and treatments, to the final summary.

Details

Duration: 1h 19min
Season: Season 3
Hair length: Short

Educator

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Magdalena Koc

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Magdalena Koc is a hairdresser, trichologist, dietitian, and lead educator at the Hair Spa Edu Training Academy. In her work, she brings these specialties together, showing how a client's everyday habits and lifestyle affect the condition of their hair and scalp. She teaches how to accurately diagnose the root causes of problems-rather than just treating their symptoms-through careful observation and conversation in the salon. Her methods are built on understanding the client's complete health picture.

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