SMP for clients with alopecia: by Caitlin James

Course Itinerary

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Welcome and introduction

• Welcome and introduction

Before you begin

• Learning our terminology
• Hear from our client who underwent SMP to camouflage his alopecia

A comprehensive guide to understanding alopecia

• Definition of alopecia
• What is a t-cell?
• Diagnosis of alopecia
• The various forms of alopecia
• What does it feel like when alopecia starts?
• What can trigger alopecia?
• Camouflage options for alopecia
• Medical treatments for alopecia
• What is the likelihood of hair regrowth?
• Impact of alopecia on clients

The consultation

• Alopecia and SMP consultations
• Types of alopecia most commonly seen in consultations
• Discussing the type of alopecia
• The extent of hair loss
• The right hair length
• Changing hair loss patterns and maintenance
• The skin tone
• Discussing expectations
• Drawing up a hairline

Pre-treatment

• Pre-treatment advice
• Potential complications

Hairline design

• Design considerations for clients with alopecia
• The 4 key areas of an alopecia hairline, and how to draw them
• Drawing the alopecia hairline
• Creating back of neck and hairline shapes
• Marking zones for clients with alopecia totalis and universalis

Aftercare and maintenance

• Aftercare instructions
• Treating areas of alopecia areata and maintaining the look

Client case studies

• Case study 1 – Male with alopecia universalis
• Case study 2 – Male with alopecia universalis

Completion of training

• PRO TIP – How to set yourself up for success during longer SMP sessions