FAQs

No, trichologists can’t accept insurance for consultation fees, you can accept Health Saving’s Plans (HSP), Care Credit and other Flex Pay Plans if your hair loss clinic is set up administratively to accept these forms of payment.

If you are certified as “Medical Wig” provider you can accept insurance for prosthetic services.

Yes, AAHSD provides support via annual membership services and individual coaching programs to enhance your trichological business.

No, this is a curriculum- based course that does not include product or tools. Students will be educated on the proper usage of tools for specific maladies as well as informed about products and other resources to support their future as a trichologist.

Traditional Trichology studies what you see.
Functional Trichology™ studies why it’s happening.

Traditional Trichology treats symptoms on the scalp.
Functional Trichology™ corrects imbalance in the body so the hair can recover.

Functional Trichology™ is the evolution of the field — the academic discipline connecting hair health to whole-body physiology.

• BTC completion
• Admissions interview
• Personal statement

Yes — AADP recognition as HOLISTIC HEALTH PRACTITIONER of Trichology.

Yes — 15-month, non-interest-bearing.

No.

At this time, the American Academy of Hair & Scalp Diseases does not accept military Tuition Assistance, GI Bill® benefits, or any other form of military-sponsored education funding.

Our programs operate as private, specialized professional training and are not currently part of the federal military education funding system.

We provide transparent, flexible payment options — including a 15-month, no-interest repayment plan — to ensure licensed beauty professionals can pursue Functional Trichology™ without financial barriers.

No, you must be a licensed cosmetologist, barber, braider, natural stylist, or hairstylist to be eligible for any courses. 

Immediately — from Day One.

AAHSD trains professionals globally.

To enroll, you must hold the appropriate beauty licensure or credentials required to practice in your country, territory, island, or region.
Your professional license must be current, valid, and equivalent to a state-issued cosmetology or barbering license in the U.S.

Once verified, you may begin the same pathway as all other students—starting with iD Hair Loss BTC™.

To enroll as an international student, you must hold a formal, government-issued credential that legally allows you to perform hair services in your country or region.

This may include:

• Cosmetology License
• Barber License
• Hairdressing Certificate or Registration
• Professional Hair Practitioner License
• Government-recognized Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing Qualification
• National or Regional Trade License for Hair Services

Your credential must be:

• valid and current
• issued by your country, state, province, or governing body
• recognized as the legal requirement to practice hair services in your region

If your country does not issue licenses, you must provide:

• proof of formal training from an accredited institution
• documentation of legal permission to practice
• verification of hours or certification equivalent to a licensed professional

Once your credentials are verified, you may begin the AAHSD pathway starting with iD Hair Loss BTC™.

No.
There is no national or international governing body that regulates or oversees trichology as a profession.
Trichology is not a licensed or government-regulated field anywhere in the world — which is precisely why the quality of education varies so widely.

Because the field has no standardized board, exam, or regulatory authority, the credibility of a trichologist depends entirely on the institution that trained them.

This is why AAHSD was established: to create the structure, discipline, and academic standard the field never had.

Yes — because trichology is not a regulated profession, your certification can be used anywhere in the world.

However:

You must still hold the appropriate cosmetology, barbering, or beauty licensure required to legally provide hair services in your country, state, or region. Your trichology certification enhances your scope — it does not replace your required professional license.

In short:

• Your license gives you legal permission to work on hair.
• Your trichology certification gives you the education to understand hair through the body and provide advanced recovery strategies.

AAHSD certification is recognized globally and signals:

• advanced knowledge
• clinical reasoning
• whole-body competency
• training in the Functional Trichology™ discipline
• ethical, structured, science-informed practice

Because we train the discipline at the highest standard, our graduates carry a credential that stands out in every region and every market.

The Five Pillars—Awareness, Accountability, Advocacy, Integrity, and Impact—are the values that guide how AAHSD students think, interpret, and serve inside the discipline.

They define the mindset required to practice Functional Trichology™ with accuracy, professionalism, and whole-body understanding.

Yes. All students and graduates must follow the AAHSD Code of Ethics, which outlines professional behavior, scope limitations, communication standards, and client protection.
→ See full Code of Ethics on the Policies page.

Functional Trichologists™ interpret scalp patterns through physiology, identify systemic burden, and build non-medical recovery strategies.
They do not diagnose, prescribe, or treat medical conditions.
→ See full Scope of Practice on the Policies page.

It is not diagnosing, treating disease, medical practice, or topical-only care. It is a structured, physiology-based discipline that studies the hair through the body.

No. All tuition, fees, and payments are 100% non-refundable.
→ See Refund Policy on the Policies page.

You remain fully responsible for the entire tuition balance, even after withdrawal. Payment plans continue as agreed.
→ See Withdrawal Policy.

No. AAHSD does not allow transfers between cohorts, programs, or students.

No. Neither the 18-Month Certification nor the 90-Day Fast Track is self-paced. All students must follow the structured academic schedule.

No. AAHSD provides education only. Practitioners do not diagnose, prescribe, treat, or cure medical disorders.
→ See Legal Disclaimer.

Consistent attendance, professional conduct, adherence to deadlines, participation in clinical training, and alignment with the Five Pillars and Code of Ethics.