NEW Aveda Study Reveals Important Insights on Hair and Scalp Health

In a study that could expand the understanding of hair loss with age, scientists from the University of Bradford and AVEDA have identified specific changes in the scalp cells of women that contribute to the thinning of hair – a condition that affects a vast majority as they grow older. This cellular-level research focuses on the dermal sheath (DS) and dermal papilla (DP) cells, which are integral to the lifecycle of hair follicles. The findings provide a promising direction for understanding the underlying causes of hair thinning in aging women, with the potential to improve the quality of life for a demographic often underrepresented in scalp research. The study was presented at the 13^th World Congress for Hair Research in Dallas, Texas, which took place from April 6-9, 2024.

After nine years of meticulous study on scalp skin, researchers at the University of Bradford, in partnership with AVEDA, have pioneered an in-depth analysis of scalp cell biology, focusing on a diverse group of female subjects aged 20 to 68. Leveraging the latest techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing and proteomics, the team has significantly advanced the understanding of the intricate cellular processes that underpin hair growth and maintenance.

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