HAIR & SCALP SPECIALIST
Certified Trichologist
“I became interested in trichology because of the close relationship it has with natural therapy, of which I was a great believer in the benefits thereof.
I first began studying Trichology in Australia with David Salinger in an introductory course 1986. I then took part in a course part time in 1990, and went on to become fully certified as a Trichologist in 1992.
In 2000 I returned to New Zealand and became consulting Trichologist for the Servilles group of salons. Upon returning and after continuing with both hairdressing and Trichology, I found there was nothing on the market that was natural enough to assist in the conditions I was seeing in my patients (and clients).
So I created ‘Holistic Hair’ – a natural hair care range which was born out of my Trichology background and interest in finding a natural alternative to address hair and scalp issues.
I attribute my success in my profession to combining Trichology with hairdressing, as it means my consultation with my clients is a lot more in depth and I feel I can offer them such a broader level of service in both Trichology and hairdressing. It’s also the need to solve people’s problems, find a solution or, at the very least lend them a compassionate ear.
Today, I am a senior stylist at Vivo Mairangi Bay and running Nigel Russell Trichology.
Trichology blog
Case studies
A lady in her 60’s had severe tricotillimania. Her doctor had not informed her she was going through menopause even when she displayed many symptoms including a sensitive scalp so she basically pulled all her own hair out.
I suggested she change doctors! Seek a (female) compassionate G.P and a therapist. I also got her on a course of vitamins to target some of the symptoms she was experiencing as well.
A client of mine was experiencing diffuse hair fall. After a lengthy consultation, it was discovered that she had been renovating an old house for the last
year. It had lead paint which she had been scraping off and also old copper pipes for the water supply.
She went on a course of detox and liver cleanse which helped her hair to regrow.