Trichology , science that studies the hair and that brings together the set of techniques and treatments that improve the health of the scalp and hair.
Summary
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- 1 Etiology
- 2 Emergence
- 1 The Egyptians: “Symbol of social status”
- 2 The Celts: “Symbol of strength” =
- 3 The Bible: “Symbol of manly strength”
- 4 The Greeks: “Attitude”
- 5 Medusa: “Symbol of danger”
- 6 Punk: ”Symbol of Opposition
- 7 The 60s: “Sign of Liberation”
- 8 The Present: “Symbol of power, youth, vitality and health”
- 3 Objectives of Trichology
- 4 Another branch of Trichology
- 1 Forensic Trichology
- 5 Sources
Etiology
The word Trichology comes from the conjunction of the Greek words “Trichós” (Hair) and “Logos” (Treaty or Study).
Emergence
To enter the study of hair, one must go back to its history, which was so important for each of the cultures of humanity:
The Egyptians: “Symbol of social status”
In ancient Egypt, in the 1500 BC, external appearance expressed the person’s social status, role in society, and political position. Wigs played an important role in this: these were handcrafted with great skill and were often sprinkled with gold dust.
The Celts: “Symbol of strength” =
In the 8th century BC, pre-Romanesque Celts in northern Europe wore long hair. In a man this was the expression of his strength, in a woman it was the expression of his fertility. Men and women wore ornate locks or braided their hair and wore jewelry to hold the ends of their hair together.
The Bible: “Symbol of Manly Strength”
The idea of hair length as a symbol of manly strength is also mentioned in the Bible, in the story of Samson and Delilah. Samson was the leader of the Israelites and had been chosen by God. His long hair, which he never cut, gave him his superhuman powers. The only person who knew his secret was Delilah. However, she spied for the enemy and betrayed him. One night she cut her hair and thus stripped it of its strength. This was the only way in which he could be captured by his enemies.
The Greeks: “Attitude”
In the classical Greek period (500-400 BC) curly hair was not only the fashion of the day, but also represented an attitude towards life. Curls were the metaphor for turbulence, change, freedom, and the enjoyment of life. The ancient Greek word “oulos” is related to intrigue, and the German word “locken” still has two meanings: curl and tempt someone.
Medusa: “Symbol of danger”
Hair can also be a curse. Medusa, a figure from Greek mythology, was a beautiful woman, who was seduced by Poseidon in one of the temples of Athena. She turned Medusa into a Gorgon and her most beautiful feature, the curls, turned them into snakes. All the men who saw her turned to stone.
Punk: ”Symbol of Opposition
The punk protest movement uses hair as a symbol of disapproval of the “bourgeois lifestyle” by wearing a provocative haircut and shockingly painted hair.
The 60s: “Sign of Liberation”
A different form of objection could be seen in women’s hairstyle in the 1960s. Women’s liberation was expressed in a simple, straight and short hairstyle, which highlighted equality with men without neglecting feminine attributes. The revolutionary musical “cabello”, first performed in New York in 1967, questioned the standards of morality, sexuality, racism, violence and social acceptance
The News: “Symbol of power, youth, vitality and health”
Today the importance of healthy hair has not changed. Hair loss or hair damage is not only considered a medical problem, but can also severely upset a person’s mental balance and general well-being.
Objectives of Trichology
The trichology in cutting-edge science in the world, specializes in the study of hair and its alterations (tricopathies), focuses its attention on research, diagnostic techniques, hygiene, prevention, correction and specific treatment. Its action is especially geared towards compensating the needs of the scalp and hair to restore their health and beauty. Trichology deals with the life cycle, growth and fall of hair and conditions such as dandruff, seborrhea, dryness, premature aging, structural alterations and damages, all conditions that can truly be treated with trichological procedures. Likewise, it studies the functionality of chemistry, physics and cosmetics in relation to hair, for the purpose of prevention or for the improvement of its condition and beauty.
Another branch of Trichology
Forensic Trichology
It is the comparative study of the macro-microscopic characteristics of the shapes, structures and biometrics of human hair and hair, as well as animal hair, related in some way to a criminal act. There are numerous examples of criminal cases that have been resolved thanks to hair fibers found at the crime scene, so current forensic science has turned to the study of this matrix applying the latest techniques and knowledge in order to obtain as much information as possible looking for potential evidence to be used in criminal trials. However, for forensic science to use a hair fiber as important and strong evidence in a trial,