First for Fife College as it launches specialist hair and scalp clinic
Fife College has become the first college in Scotland to launch a specialist hair and scalp clinic, offering free health checks and affordable expert advice to help people tackle hair loss and common scalp conditions.
The pioneering new service launched this week at its Elevate Salon at Dunfermline City Campus, led by lecturer Yvonne Morrison, the only registered trichologist in the region.
The clinic offers free hair and scalp assessments carried out by hairdressing students under Yvonne's supervision, using specialist microscopic equipment to help identify concerns such as hair loss, dandruff and other scalp conditions.
Clients requiring more in-depth advice can also book a specialist consultation with Yvonne for just £25 – a fraction of the £100 or more that similar private consultations can cost. Free student-led assessments will form the main part of the service.
The new service also aims to challenge common myths surrounding hair and scalp health, while giving students valuable experience in an increasingly important area of the hairdressing industry.
For Yvonne, the launch marks another milestone in a career that began at Fife College in 1986. After studying hairdressing at the Kirkcaldy campus, she worked in salons across Dunfermline and spent nine years with renowned Edinburgh hairdresser Charlie Miller, before returning to Fife College as a lecturer 23 years ago. She has since continued to develop her expertise, qualifying as a Wella Colour Expert and, more recently, as a trichologist with support from the College.
Yvonne said: "There is increasing awareness of hair loss and scalp health within the hairdressing industry, so it's vital that we're giving our students the skills and knowledge to respond to these changing needs.
"By introducing specialist scalp health training alongside more traditional hairdressing skills, we're making sure our students are learning the latest techniques and gaining experience that will help them stand out when they enter the workplace.
"The new clinic is a fantastic example of that approach in action. Not only are we giving students the opportunity to put their learning into practice with real clients, but we’re also providing a valuable service to the local community, making professional hair and scalp advice more accessible and affordable.”