RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
Hair & Scalp Product Research Partnerships
Trichological expertise. Detailed assessments. Meaningful product insights.
âme vitality partners with haircare brands, product developers, and research teams to support hair and scalp product studies through in-person assessments, advanced imaging, and structured data collection.
Led by Sara Hallajian, I.A.T. Certified Trichologist, our Santa Monica practice combines visual assessments, Tricotest®, and polarized light microscopy to document hair and scalp characteristics and track changes over time. We can support your existing study protocol or collaborate on an assessment program tailored to your research objectives.
Who We Work With
We support teams seeking a deeper understanding of how their products perform on the hair and scalp, with assessment services tailored to each project’s objectives.
Haircare & Scalp-Care Brands
Evaluate new or existing products through documented hair and scalp assessments, consistent imaging, and scheduled follow-up visits.
Product Development Teams
Bring trichological insight into the development process through structured observations, detailed measurements, and expert feedback.
Research Organizations
Work with a local assessment partner in the Los Angeles market to support participant visits and data collection within your established study protocol.
Companies Seeking Ongoing Expertise
Collaborate with Sara on product evaluation planning, interpretation of findings, and trichological consultation throughout development.
Trichological Observations
Record visible hair and scalp characteristics at baseline and scheduled follow-ups, using assessment criteria tailored to your product and research objectives.
High-Resolution Photography
Capture detailed images with consistent lighting, positioning, and framing to support comparisons across participant visits.
Organized Study Data
Prepare assessment records, photographs, and visit information for delivery to your research team, with documentation linked to coded participant records.
Visual Hair & Scalp Assessment
A consistent visual record, from baseline to follow-up.
Our visual assessments document visible hair and scalp condition throughout your study. Each visit follows agreed evaluation criteria, providing structured observations and photography to help your team review changes over time.