HAIR IS HEALTH
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The barber’s chair can start a conversation.
For many men
ABOUT
SUZANNE McLAUGHLIN MBRCP
YOUR HAIR SCIENCE THERAPIST
Suzanne McLaughlin MBRCP brings four decades of experience in men’s hair health to Movember Diagnostics.
Her approach looks beyond the hair itself, recognising the relationship between hair care, lifestyle, nutrition, wellbeing and the individual.
Movember Diagnostics.com is being developed as a wider platform connecting hair science with mineral awareness, Iridology, remote access, education, research and business development.
HAIR STARTS THE CONVERSATION.
The purpose is not to turn hair professionals into doctors.
It is to help professionals and clients recognise when a conversation may be worth having and when appropriate healthcare referral may be needed.
IN THE BARBER’S CHAIR
MEN’S HEALTH STARTS WITH CONVERSATION The barber’s chair can be a powerful setting for men’s health awareness. A man may regularly visit his barber while rarely discussing his health elsewhere. A trained professional can encourage simple questions such as: “Have you noticed any changes in your hair or scalp?” The role is to: Notice. Listen. Educate. Signpost.
MINERAL CHECK
KNOW YOUR BASELINE The Mineral Check sits at the heart of the Movember Diagnostics programme. Hair can be analysed for mineral content, and this information can be used within an appropriate wellness and research framework. The Mineral Check can provide a starting point for conversations around: Minerals Nutrition Lifestyle Hair and scalp wellbeing Personal goals Changes over time It should not be represented as a standalone diagnostic test for disease. ONE TEST IS A SNAPSHOT. TRACKING CREATES A JOURNEY. The programme therefore provides annual and seasonal opportunities for review.
IRIDOLOGY
LOOKING AT THE EYES AS PART OF THE CONVERSATION Movember Diagnostics also incorporates Iridology as a complementary wellness and educational service. Iridology involves examining patterns and features of the iris and is sometimes used within complementary-health settings to support discussions about wellbeing. It is important to be clear that Iridology is not scientifically established as a method for diagnosing medical disease and should never replace medical examination, blood tests or professional healthcare. Within Movember Diagnostics, it can be positioned as a conversation and wellness-awareness tool, with appropriate boundaries and referral. HAIR. EYES. CONVERSATION. The wider philosophy remains: Observe → Discuss → Educate → Refer when appropriate.
REMOTE ACCESS
YOUR HAIR-HEALTH JOURNEY FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE Modern technology can make education and follow-up more accessible. Movember Diagnostics is developing remote-access options for appropriate elements of the programme. Depending on the service, remote support may include: Online consultations Digital education Review appointments Progress discussions Lifestyle support Follow-up conversations Research and educational participation Remote access does not replace physical examination or urgent medical care. Where an issue requires face-to-face clinical assessment, clients should be directed to the appropriate healthcare service. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. REMOTE ACCESS. WIDER REACH.
£250 REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION + ANNUAL MINERAL CHECK A simple starting point for your Movember Diagnostics journey. The £250 programme includes registration and an annual Mineral Check to establish a personal baseline. It creates an opportunity to begin a structured conversation around: Hair Minerals Nutrition Lifestyle Personal goals START WITH A CHECK. START WITH A CONVERSATION.
£750 TRACK & TRACE
DON’T JUST TEST — TRACK The £750 Track & Trace programme recognises that meaningful change takes time. Participants can record: Mineral information Nutrition Lifestyle Hair and scalp observations Personal goals Reviews Progress The model is: BASELINE Know where you are starting. ACTION Choose appropriate next steps. TRACK Record the journey. REVIEW Consider what has changed. ADAPT Make informed adjustments.
OUR SATELLITE OF LOVE BUSINESS CENTRE
12 MONTPELLIER WALKWAY CHELTENHAM SPA Welcome to our Satellite of Love Business Centre at: 12 Montpellier Walkway, Cheltenham Spa The centre is envisioned as a base for: Consultations Hair Science Mineral Check Iridology Remote Access Education Professional Training Research Business Development It provides a physical hub while remote access allows the wider programme to reach people beyond Cheltenham. A PLACE TO CONNECT. A PLACE TO LEARN. A PLACE TO GROW. A PLACE TO CARE. The Satellite of Love concept is about creating connections between people, professionals, education, research and opportunity.
TRAIN WITH US
DEVELOP YOUR PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Movember Diagnostics is developing education and training opportunities for hair professionals and practitioners.
Potential training areas include:
Hair Science
Hair and Scalp Awareness
Mineral Awareness
Iridology Awareness
Client Consultation
Nutrition Education
Track & Trace
Four Seasons Hair Care
Remote Consultation
Responsible Health Communication
Research Awareness
Business Development
The most important skill is understanding professional boundaries.
NOTICE. LISTEN. EDUCATE. SIGNPOST.
Training should support professionals to work within their scope of practice and refer clients appropriately.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
FROM EXPERIENCE TO EVIDENCE
Research and business development are central to the long-term vision.
With appropriate consent, anonymisation, data protection, governance and ethical oversight, aggregated information could potentially contribute to research exploring:
- Hair mineral analysis
- Nutrition
- Lifestyle
- Hair and scalp wellbeing
- Men’s health awareness
- Preventative-health behaviours
- Longitudinal tracking
- Engagement with health-awareness programmes
- Remote-access models
EVIDENCE BEFORE CLAIMS.
Movember Diagnostics will distinguish clearly between established evidence, emerging research and areas requiring further investigation.
The aim is to develop knowledge responsibly.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING A MEN’S HEALTH ECOSYSTEM
Movember Diagnostics.com can connect:
Barbers
Hair Professionals
Researchers
Laboratories
Healthcare Professionals
Men’s Health Organisations
Charities
Employers
Community Organisations
Education Providers
Potential future opportunities include:
Practitioner Training
CPD Education
Corporate Wellbeing
Community Programmes
Remote Services
Postal Testing
Digital Reporting
Research Partnerships
Licensing
Franchise Development
The ambition is to create a scalable platform based on education, transparency, evidence and continuity.
SHOW THEM THAT YOU CARE THIS NOVEMBER
FOUR WAYS TO GIVE
£250
Registration + Annual Mineral Check
£500
Tailored Nutrition
£750
Track & Trace
£1,000
Four Seasons Hair Care
This November, give someone the opportunity to make time for themselves.
FOR DAD.
FOR YOUR PARTNER.
FOR YOUR BROTHER.
FOR YOUR SON.
FOR A FRIEND.
SHOW THEM THAT YOU CARE.
FIND US
12 MONTPELLIER WALKWAY
CHELTENHAM SPA
OUR SATELLITE OF LOVE BUSINESS CENTRE
For current appointment information, find us on Treatwell.
Remote-access options can extend appropriate services beyond the Cheltenham location.
For professional training, research and business-development opportunities, enquire about the current programme
FAQ
Is Movember Diagnostics a medical service?
It is primarily a hair-health, wellness, education, research and men’s health-awareness initiative. It does not replace medical diagnosis or NHS healthcare.
Can a hair test diagnose disease?
No. Hair mineral analysis should not be presented as a standalone diagnostic method for disease.
What is a Mineral Check?
It is a hair-based mineral analysis used within the programme as a starting point for discussion and wellness education.
What is Iridology?
Iridology involves examining iris patterns within a complementary-health context. It is not scientifically established as a method of diagnosing disease and should not replace medical assessment.
Why include Iridology?
It can provide another complementary conversation about wellbeing, provided its limitations are clearly explained.
Why the barber’s chair?
Barbers often have regular contact with men and can provide a familiar setting for conversations about hair, wellbeing and appropriate signposting.