Barcelona City Council | Capital humà

Trichology Specialist

This is the professional who carries out a capillary diagnosis by analysing the scalp and its physiognomy. He/she determines existing problems in different types of hair and carries out treatment recommendations, as well as the application of the products and the most suitable techniques to achieving a solution. Capillary treatments are done in order to prevent or a problem or change in the hair, and to maintain the hair in good condition. Appliances, cosmetics and massages are combined to achieve this. Results are obtained after a sequence of correctly scheduled sessions.

• Analyse the hair and the scalp carrying out a diagnosis of the problem suffered by the client. To achieve this, a thorough observation is undertaken and the most suitable diagnostic capillary tests applied, for example: suet test, Sabouraud test, sign of Jacquet, traction test, trichogram, etc.
• Prepare the customer's technical data sheet, compiling all the data that they can be of interest for the diagnosis and monitoring of the case: name, age, employment, case history, problem under inquiry, data from the examination, etc.
• Design the treatment that is to be applied: selecting products and technical means, determining the number of sessions, frequency of the application, etc.
• Inform the interested party and communicate the diagnosis made and treatment proposed. The time of application is specified, the frequency, expected outputs, etc. in a realistic manner, without creating false expectations.
• Carry out the application of the treatment, just as it has been designed, with products, certain tools and predetermined frequencies. Appliances, specific cosmetic products and massages are combined in these treatments.
• Manage the monitoring and evaluation of the process to detect unforeseen deviations, and to apply necessary corrective actions.
• After the completion of treatment, an evaluation and registering of the case is carried out.
• If the treatment of the capillary problem cannot be carried out in the hairdressers, guide the customer to other appropriate professionals, such as medical specialists.
• In the event that the patient receives dermatological and aesthetic treatment at the same time, verify that cosmetic products do not produce interactions with the medications taken.
• Take the necessary precautions to guarantee good hygienic conditions and cleanliness of utensils and linen following each service.
• Inform the patient of the most suitable everyday treatment required for your hair: suitable washing frequency, use of certain cosmetic products for capillary hygiene, etc. With the aim of strengthening treatment results and guaranteeing good health for the hair and scalp.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Imatge personal: Perruqueria (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Imatge personal: Tractaments capilars estètics (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Personal Image - Advanced Level: Styling and Hairdressing management
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Personal Image - Intermediate Level: Hairdressing and hair cosmetics

Complementary training

Analytical thought: Level 1

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Physical well-being and personal image

People related to the field of physical well-being and personal image are interested in carrying out activities aimed at the care, maintenance and improvement of one's image and physical condition. These activities entail personal contact with the client, offering a service that takes into account their needs, as well as their tastes and preferences. Activities that represent this field include advising and the application of aesthetic, cosmetic and physical treatments.

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• Work hours

  In accordance with the pertinent agreement and business hours of the establishment.

• Salary

  In accordance with, agreements and contracts in force with the company that is hiring. This can also vary according to the experience and recognition of the professional in question. It is common that the worker receives commission for services rendered or products sold.

• Other features

  The self-employed hairdresser is an increasingly common figure in the sector. This is a professional that does not work for any single hair salon, but instead works on determined days and hours for several establishments. Functioning alongside specialists in hair treatment, prosthesis, hairstyles for special occasions, extensions, etc. This professional receives the profits from the services they provide, and agree upon a rate of commission with the salon in question. With this, establishments expand the supply of their services offer without the need to take on more staff, and can more easily close appointments with customers.

• Human resources and equipment

  Suitable machinery and products to carry out treatment.

• Initial investments

  An initial investment when beginning to dedicate one's self to this activity would be to undergo further training in the field. Market research would also be useful at this stage to make aware of your services those salons that might need a professional of this type.