TrichoCare

What TrichoCare does

TrichoCare Education Limited is a UK-based private e-learning company that delivers regulated trichology qualifications and continuing professional development (CPD) courses to hair, beauty, and healthcare professionals. Its core product is the Ofqual-regulated (RQF Level 4, UK Accreditation 603/4533/0) and ITEC/VTCT-accredited Level 4 Certificate in Trichology for Hairdressers, priced from £2,800, complemented by a recently launched (November 2025) ITEC-accredited Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Trichology priced from £1,800. A portfolio of standalone modules (Introduction to Trichology £190, Conditions of the Hair & Scalp £410, Blood Test Results £380, Hair Colour Allergy £85, Infection Prevention £100) lets students enter at low cost and progress toward full certification, with fees credited toward Level 4 progression within six months.

Course content is delivered through the SAP Litmos online learning platform with interactive graphics, quizzes, and audio commentary, supplemented by Zoom for live tutorials, oral assessments, and observation of client consultations. Practical and clinical training is anchored at the company's School of Trichology in Milton Keynes, while a London headquarters (Worlds End Studios, 132-134 Lots Road) handles administration. The company's go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer website enrollment, social media and email marketing, an annual Trichology Conference, and a channel of Further Education college partnerships worldwide. Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time course fees, with installment plans on the Level 4 certificate and a £170/month extension charge for overrun study. The Association of Registered Trichologists (ART) endorses the introductory course and provides a professional community pathway for graduates.

Name

TrichoCare

Legal name

Trichocare Education Limited

Website

https://trichocare.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TrichoCare Education is a UK e-learning provider offering Ofqual-regulated and ITEC/VTCT-accredited trichology qualifications and CPD modules to hairdressers, barbers, beauty therapists, and healthcare professionals worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Professional Certification

NAICS

Cosmetology and Barber Schools (611511), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Cosmetology (General) (EDAOALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cosmetology Schools & Programs (HSALANAA)

Keywords

• Trichology education
• Professional hair courses
• Online learning platforms
• Accredited certification programs
• Hair scalp training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Course Fees: TrichoCare generates revenue primarily through course fees paid by students. Courses range from £85 for short modules to £2,800 for the comprehensive Level 4 Certificate. Payment options include full upfront payment or installment plans.
2. Infection Prevention Course: The company offers infection prevention courses for £100, which includes access to course materials and the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award assessment through TrichoCare Education.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TrichoCare Education sells accredited online trichology courses and qualifications aimed at hair, beauty, and healthcare professionals. Its flagship offerings are the Ofqual-regulated Level 4 Certificate in Trichology (ITEC/VTCT accredited) and the ITEC Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Trichology, supplemented by short CPD-accredited modules covering topics such as hair and scalp conditions, infection prevention, hair colour allergy, and blood test interpretation, all delivered through the Litmos e-learning platform.

Product overview

TrichoCare Education offers a portfolio of seven online trichology courses designed for hair, beauty and healthcare professionals. The core offerings are the Level 4 Certificate in Trichology (ITEC/VTCT accredited, Ofqual regulated) and the Certificate in Advanced Trichology L5 (ITEC accredited). These are complemented by standalone modules including Introduction to Trichology, Conditions of the Hair & Scalp, Infection Prevention, Hair Colour Allergy, and Blood test results for Trichologists. Courses are delivered via the SAP Litmos online learning platform with Zoom-supported tutorials and assessments. The offerings provide a progression pathway from beginner to advanced practitioner level in trichology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level 4 Certificate in Trichology for Hairdressers (ITEC accredited) An Ofqual-regulated international qualification accredited by ITEC and VTCT for hairdressers, beauty therapists, and healthcare professionals, enabling practice as a Trichology Consultant. Studied online via Litmos with personal tutor support, costing from £2,800 with a 12-month duration.
• Certificate in Advanced Trichology (Level 5) An ITEC-accredited advanced-level qualification in trichology covering modern, ethical, and culturally sensitive consultation models, designed as a natural progression from Level 4. Awarded by VTCT, costing from £1,800 with a 9-month duration and three modules purchasable separately.
• Conditions of the Hair & Scalp Online course covering hair loss, common skin conditions, and the digestive system; counts as a module in the full Level 4 Certificate in Trichology. Awarded 20 CPD hours and costs £410.
• Introduction to Trichology Online introductory course covering the structure of hair and skin, common hair and scalp conditions, and the immune system. Fully endorsed by the Association of Registered Trichologists; awarded 10 CPD hours and costs £190 (creditable against progression to Level 4 within 6 months).
• Infection Prevention (including COVID-19) Comprehensive infection control course for the hairdressing and barbering sector covering 5 hours of CPD, with an optional VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Award assessment available through TrichoCare Education. Costs £100 including assessment.
• Hair Colour Allergy Online course designed by allergy experts covering allergic reactions to hair colour, the difference between allergy and irritation, and testing methods. Awarded 2 CPD hours and costs £85.
• Blood Test Results for Trichologists Advanced module for qualified trichologists covering common blood tests, interpretation of results, and applying findings to diagnose and specify treatment for hair and scalp conditions. Awarded 15 CPD hours and costs £380.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% of men experience hair loss by age 35, creating significant market demand for qualified trichologists
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ITEC (International Therapy Examination Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITEC is the awarding body that accredits TrichoCare's Level 4 Certificate in Trichology. The qualification is internationally recognized due to ITEC accreditation. ITEC provides external examination and certification services for the trichology program.
• VTCT (Vocational Training Charitable Trust)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVTCT is an awarding body that provides accreditation and endorsement for TrichoCare courses. The Certificate in Advanced Trichology (L5) is endorsed by VTCT as a leading education accreditation body.
• Association of Registered Trichologists (ART)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerART endorses TrichoCare's Introduction to Trichology course. Students are encouraged to join as student members during studies. Upon qualification, graduates become eligible for full membership and can join the register of licensed trichologists. ART organizes events including the Level 5 launch at the House of Lords.
• SAP LitmoscoreTechnology or IntegrationLitmos is the online learning management system platform used by TrichoCare to deliver all courses. It provides interactive learning with graphics, illustrations, quizzes, and audio commentary. It is described as an award-winning global e-learning platform.
• Further Education Colleges WorldwideminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTrichoCare has well-established training links with Further Education colleges worldwide. These colleges can partner with TrichoCare to offer trichology courses, broadening their hair and beauty course portfolio.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• L'Oréal Professionnel Academy: Education arm of L'Oréal's professional haircare division, providing accredited training to stylists globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent in hairdressing professional education with scale and brand reach.
• Wella Professional Education: A large, established hairdressing education platform from a major haircare brand, offering courses to salon professionals. Comparable as a scaled incumbent in the broader professional hairdressing education market that TrichoCare targets.
• Schwarzkopf Professional Academy: Henkel-owned professional hairdressing education platform offering certified courses to stylists. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same hairdresser customer base with overlapping course offerings.

Others

• City & Guilds: One of the UK's largest vocational awarding bodies, with TrichoCare team members serving as End Point Assessors. Comparable as an adjacent awarding body that could potentially accredit a competing trichology qualification.
• VTCT: Major UK awarding body for vocational beauty and therapy qualifications that endorses TrichoCare's L5 and accredits the L4. Comparable as an ecosystem partner/awarding body on which TrichoCare's regulated status depends.
• Habia (Hair & Beauty Industry Authority): UK sector skills body for hair, beauty, aesthetics and wellbeing. Comparable as an adjacent industry body setting standards that influence TrichoCare's regulatory environment and curriculum.

Direct peers

• Institute of Trichologists: The UK's primary professional body for trichologists, which also runs its own training and accreditation pathways. TrichoCare's founder Brian Plunkett is a former Vice President of the IOT, making it the most direct comparable — both train and certify trichologists in the UK.
• World Trichology Society: Offers trichology certification and continuing education to professionals globally. Directly comparable to TrichoCare as a competing trichology credentialing and training provider for hair professionals.
• International Association of Trichologists: Australia-based global trichology training and certification body offering accredited trichology courses. Competes with TrichoCare in the same regulated trichology qualification category for international students.

Regional players

• Milano Professional / Salon Services: European professional hairdressing distributor and training provider. Comparable as a regional player offering parallel hairdressing professional education in European markets where TrichoCare also has students.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/trichocare
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@trichocareeducation8703
• Facebookfacebook.com/trichocare
• Instagraminstagram.com/trichocareeducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trichocare-diagnostics-ltd

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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