Hair & Healing Forum 2026

A day of expert-led education, practical tools, and community support for anyone navigating hair loss, for yourself or someone you love.
About this Event

The Hair & Healing Forum is a one-of-a-kind educational event designed to inform, inspire, and empower people experiencing hair loss. Founded by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, the Forum brings together leading physicians, scientists, trichologists, and other experts to provide trusted, evidence-based information in a welcoming and supportive environment. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and insights that extend beyond the scope of a typical medical appointment, addressing not only the science of hair loss but also its emotional, social, and everyday challenges. Through expert education, meaningful resources, and a community of understanding, the Forum celebrates resilience and supports each person's journey toward confidence and healing. Whether you are newly experiencing hair loss, have been navigating it for years, or are supporting a loved one, you will leave with trusted knowledge, renewed confidence, and the reassurance that you are not alone.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM
Registration Opens
🕑: 09:00 AM
Welcome
Host: Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH
🕑: 09:10 AM
Changing the Game: JAK Inhibitors for Treatment of Alopecia
Host: Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH
🕑: 09:30 AM
Scalp Beyond Hair Loss: Managing Itching & Flaking
Host: Amina Ziad, MD
🕑: 09:50 AM
Healing from the Inside: Nutrition and Supplements
Host: Sonia Oyola, MD
🕑: 10:10 AM
Q&A
🕑: 10:25 AM
Break
🕑: 10:40 AM
Confident Crowns: Styling Tips and Camouflage Tricks
Host: Demetria Hayden, Trichologist
🕑: 11:05 AM
Making the Most of What You’ve Got: Proper Product Selection
Host: Angela Ellington, Cosmetic Chemist
🕑: 11:30 AM
In the News: What We Know About Hair Product Safety
Host: Chine Chime-Eze, MD
🕑: 11:45 AM
Q&A
🕑: 12:00 PM
In Person Lunch & Conclusion of Virtual Session
🕑: 01:00 PM
Breakout 1: Skin Care & Aging Gracefully
Host: Audrey Fotouhi, MD
🕑: 01:00 PM
Breakout 2: Making Make-up Work For You
Host: Marcus Geeter, Celebrity Makeup Artist
🕑: 01:00 PM
Breakout 3: No One Warned Me: What To Expect From Perimenopause and Menopause
Host: Rachel Villanueva, MD
🕑: 01:00 PM
Breakout 4: The Patient Journey: Panel Discussion & Open Mic
🕑: 02:00 PM
Break
🕑: 02:20 PM
Being Beautiful Inside & Out
Host: Sharon Allison, MD
🕑: 02:40 AM
Closing Activity & Wrap Up
Host: Victoria Barbosa, MD, MPH
🕑: 03:00 PM
Vendor Showcase & Meet the Sponsors
🕑: 05:00 PM
Program Ends