Chelcey Salinger Trichologist

Chelcey Salinger Trichologist Trichologist - hair and scalp specialist practising in Sydney, Australia.

Chelcey diagnoses and treats patients with a range of hair and scalp problems including diffuse hair loss, genetic thinning, alopecia areata, psoriasis, frontal fibrosing alopecia

27/08/2026

Hair loss deserves more than guesswork.

The first step is understanding why your hair or scalp has changed — because different types of hair loss require very different approaches.

As a trichologist, I combine detailed hair and scalp assessment with science and clinical evidence to create a treatment plan specific to you.

Because the right treatment starts with the right diagnosis. 🔬

26/08/2026

Hair loss: normal or investigate? đź‘€

Some shedding is completely normal. But a change from what’s normal for you is often the important part.

A gradually widening part, a noticeably finer ponytail, sudden excessive shedding, or burning/pain on the scalp are all signs worth investigating.

The amount of hair you see isn’t always the best clue — change is.

Save this for the next time you’re wondering whether your hair loss is “normal”. 🔍

18/08/2026

Has your ponytail suddenly started feeling much smaller?

If it’s happening alongside noticeably increased shedding, one possible explanation is telogen effluvium (TE) — a form of diffuse hair shedding.

One of the most important things to understand about TE is the delay between trigger and shedding.

The event that disrupted the hair cycle may have occurred around 2–3 months before you noticed the hair coming out.

Illness, significant stress, surgery, rapid weight loss and nutritional deficiencies are just some of the potential triggers.

So when investigating sudden hair shedding, the timeline matters.

Sometimes we need to look backwards to understand what the hair is doing today.

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14/08/2026

Alopecia doesn’t describe one specific condition — it simply means hair loss.

There are many different forms of alopecia, including pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, traction alopecia and scarring alopecias, as well as shedding disorders such as telogen effluvium.

They have different causes and, importantly, they require different approaches to treatment.

For Alopecia Awareness Month, my message is simple: don’t stop at “hair loss”. Finding out what type of hair loss you have is the first step towards treating it appropriately.

08/08/2026

The biggest misconception about hair loss? đź’Š

That taking a “hair supplement” will automatically make your hair grow.

Supplements can help — but only when they’re correcting a deficiency or suboptimal nutrient level that is actually contributing to the problem.

Iron, vitamin D, B12, zinc… more isn’t necessarily better, and taking a cocktail of nutrients you don’t need isn’t a targeted treatment for hair loss.

My approach? Blood test first. Supplement second.

Find out what’s actually too low, correct it appropriately, and investigate the real cause of the hair loss.

Hair loss treatment should be targeted — not guesswork.

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03/08/2026

London is famous for its history, iconic landmarks… and unfortunately, its air pollution.

Most people think about what pollution does to our lungs, but have you ever considered what it could be doing to your scalp?

Tiny airborne particles can settle on the scalp, increasing oxidative stress and inflammation around the hair follicle. While pollution isn’t the sole cause of hair loss, growing evidence suggests it may contribute to hair ageing and may worsen some forms of hair loss in susceptible individuals.

One of the reasons I encourage regular shampooing is that you’re not just washing away oil—you’re also removing environmental pollutants, sweat and product build-up that accumulate on the scalp throughout the day.

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, and sometimes the simplest habits can make a meaningful difference.

Have you ever thought about the impact your environment could be having on your hair?

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30/07/2026

Amsterdam is known for its beautiful canals, historic architecture… and its long-standing tolerance of cannabis.

As I walked around the city, one thing that stood out was just how common smoking is. 🚬🌿

From a trichologist’s perspective, it reminded me of something many people don’t realise: your hair doesn’t care what you’re smoking.

Whether it’s ci******es, va**ng or cannabis, inhaling smoke increases oxidative stress in the body. Oxidative stress creates free radicals that can damage cells, including those involved in maintaining healthy hair follicles. Over time, this may contribute to poorer hair health and accelerated ageing of the scalp.

Of course, genetics, hormones and nutrition play major roles in hair loss too—but reducing unnecessary oxidative stress is one more way to support healthy hair.

Travel always gives me a different perspective. Even when I’m on holiday, I can’t help looking at the world through the eyes of a trichologist.

Have you been to Amsterdam? What surprised you most?

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