A checklist for your consultation
Ask as many of these as you need. You can bring this page with you.
- Are you licensed, and in what?
- Where did you train for hair and scalp work?
- Can you prescribe, or will you refer me if I need a prescription?
- What happens during the assessment?
- What does this option involve, how often, and for how long?
- When could we reasonably tell how it is going?
- What are the full costs, written down?
- What if I want to stop?
What to bring or note down
A provider can only work with what they know. Before your consultation, jot down:
- when you first noticed the change, and whether it came on slowly or quickly
- photos of your hair over the past few years, if you have them
- any medicines or supplements you take
- recent illness, surgery, big life changes or stress
- the shampoos, styling products and treatments you use
None of this has to be perfect. A rough timeline helps.
Signs to slow down
A consultation should leave you better informed, with time to think. Take a step back if you notice any of these:
- pressure to buy a package or pay up front on the day
- promises that your hair will come back or stop falling out
- an offer of treatment without any assessment of your scalp
- vague answers about who will perform a procedure or what their training is
You can always leave, think it over, and get a second opinion.
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