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Welcome to the lab! To ensure this remains a high-value, evidence-based space for everyone, we follow these core principles: ✅ THE "DO" LIST: - Prioritize Evidence: Ask questions and share findings. No question is too "basic" when we are deconstructing science. - Speak in Physics: When describing your hair, try to use terms like texture, density, and behavior rather than just appearance-based labels. - Support the Tribe: Offer kindness and clinical encouragement. We are all learning to "see" our scalps together. - Cite Your Sources: If you share a study or a scientific claim, tell us where it came from. We value Accuracy over Anecdotes. - Respect Privacy: Treat every member’s scalp photos and personal stories with the same confidentiality you’d expect in a clinic. ❌ THE "DON’T" LIST: - No Product-Pushing: This is a "Sales-Free Zone." Do not spam, share affiliate links or promote MLM products. We focus on Ingredients and pH, not brands. - No "Bathroom Diagnoses": We discuss observations and patterns, but we do not diagnose medical conditions. Always encourage a professional assessment for medical concerns. - No Shaming: There is no "good" or "bad" hair here—only different biological structures. We have zero tolerance for judgment or personal attacks. - No Misinformation: Do not present "hair myths" or marketing trends as scientific facts. 🔬 OUR PHILOSOPHY: Evidence over Trends. Assessment over Assumptions. Education over Quick Fixes. This community values measurable science, material behaviour and structural integrity—not marketing stories or surface-level categories. ⚠️ A NOTE ON CLINICAL ADVICE: While I share professional frameworks and Trichology insights, remember that this community is for educational purposes. Online information can never replace a 1-on-1 clinical assessment. Your unique "Scalp Story" may require personalised, professional attention. 🕵️‍♀️ IF YOU SEE SOMETHING: If you notice content that violates the integrity of these guidelines, please flag it or message me (Tanesha) directly. Let’s protect the quality of our collective laboratory.

I’ve always loved hair. As a hairdresser and makeup artist, I spent years making people feel beautiful. But over time, I started seeing something I couldn’t fix with a cut or a product recommendation. I saw clients losing their hair. Family members struggling. People I cared about—especially those with textured hair—asking for help. And I had nothing real to offer but surface solutions. “Try this oil.” “Avoid heat.” “Maybe it’s stress.” I realised that for textured hair (curly, wavy, coily), the advice was based on appearance, not science. It ignored structure, mechanics, and material behavior. That’s why I became a Trichology Practitioner. I didn't stop loving hair—I wanted to understand it. I am currently studying Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology because hair loss isn't just about the scalp. It’s about your gut health, your hormones, and your immune system. The Core Belief: Understanding Beats Products Most people don’t have a hair problem. They have an understanding problem. You’ve been taught to follow routines, but you haven't been taught how hair actually works. Inside this community, we focus on: - Geometry & Structure: Curls as biomechanical features, not categories. - Material Behavior: How porosity, elasticity, and stiffness actually work. - The Internal-External Connection: How your body (gut/hormones) speaks through your scalp. - Assessment Before Action: Learning to read patterns instead of reacting to today's dryness. 🚀 HOW TO GET STARTED To ensure you get the most out of this foundation, please complete these 3 steps: Step 1: Introduce Yourself Below In the comments, tell us: 1. What brought you here? 2. What is the one thing about your hair or scalp you most want to understand? Step 2: Download Your First Tool Go to the [Classroom Tab] and download the Scalp pH Cheat Sheet. This is your first step in moving from "product-pushing" to clinical science. Step 3: Watch the "Textbook vs. Reality" Video Check the pinned post to understand why your current routine might be working against your scalp's natural biology.