Hair loss specialist
in Columbia, SC.
For more than 20 years, I’ve helped people seeking answers about hair loss. With careful examination of your scalp under magnification, I work to understand what may be contributing to your hair loss and develop a personalized plan.
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From what you have shown me, the useful first step is looking — not treating. A magnified scalp and hair analysis with your full history is what turns this from a guess into a finding, and everything after it is built on what I see.
In the chair
What the visit itself is.
- A magnified scalp and hair analysis
- Your history, medications, and what changed and when
- Your findings at a complimentary follow-up within two weeks
- Recommendations and financial investment options, with no obligation
At home
Available here at the studio.
- A cleanser matched to what the scalp is actually doing
- A leave-on for the scalp, not for the hair
- One change at a time, so what worked is obvious
A sore or tender scalp, or bare skin where the surface looks different from the rest, can mean the follicle itself is involved. I will look under magnification first. If the answer sits with a physician rather than with me, you leave knowing that, and knowing what to ask for. That is not me passing you along — it is the fastest route to the right help.
In the chair
What the visit itself is.
- A magnified scalp and hair analysis
- A written finding you can take to a doctor
- What to ask your physician for
- Scalp care that will not work against treatment
Hair lost to tension comes back — right up until it does not. The line between the two is not the amount of hair you have lost; it is how long the follicle has been pulled, and that is visible under magnification long before it is visible in the mirror. This is the one kind of hair loss where coming in early changes the answer.
In the chair
What the visit itself is.
- A magnified look at the follicles along the hairline
- Which areas are still active and which are not
- What has to change about the styling, specifically
- A recheck date, so the change is measured and not guessed
At home
Available here at the studio.
- Scalp care along the hairline
- What to ask for at the braider or the salon
You know what you want and you are not waiting on regrowth. A cranial prosthesis or a non-surgical hair replacement is fitted privately, to your head and your hairline. I will still look at the scalp underneath it, because what happens under a unit matters.
In the chair
What the visit itself is.
- A private fitting, not a shelf
- Cranial prosthesis or custom non-surgical replacement
- The scalp underneath looked at too
- Care options and financial investment at your follow-up
At home
Available here at the studio.
- Care for the scalp under the unit
- What the unit itself needs between visits
Hair loss from cancer treatment is easier to get ahead of than to catch up with. Coming in before or early means the color, the density and the hairline can be matched to your own hair while it is still there. If you are already past that point, that is fine too — upload a photograph to your secure client portal.
In the chair
What the visit itself is.
- Matched to your own hair where possible
- Fitted privately, at your pace
- Cranial prosthesis, and what the paperwork needs to say
- Scalp care through treatment
At home
Available here at the studio.
- Gentle scalp care for skin that is going through a lot
- Nothing active, and nothing new, without asking your team first
Children and teenagers lose hair for reasons that are often different from those of adults, and a young person losing hair is usually carrying more than the hair. They get the same analysis, the same explanation and the same privacy as anyone else — and you get told the truth about what I find, including when the answer is a pediatrician rather than me.
In the chair
What the visit itself is.
- The same analysis adults get
- Explained to them, not just over their head
- A private room
- An honest answer about what can and cannot be done
At home
Available here at the studio.
- Nothing active on a young scalp without a look first
Keeping the hair you still have is a different job from regrowing what has gone, and it is the one with the better odds. It starts with naming the cause, because a protocol aimed at the wrong thing is just an expensive routine.
In the chair
What the visit itself is.
- A magnified scalp and hair analysis
- Targeted scalp and hair protocols
- Procell microchanneling where it fits
- Scheduled reviews, so it gets adjusted
At home
Available here at the studio.
- A scalp routine you will actually keep doing
- The two products that matter, not the eleven that do not
Nothing to buy yet
There is nothing to buy on this screen. What you have described is a question for a physician before it is a question for a shelf. Come in, let me look, and take a written finding to your doctor.
Take this with you
- Every medication and supplement you take, in the bottles
- Do not shampoo for 3 to 4 days before the visit
- Upload a photograph of your hair from before, if you have one, to your secure client portal
- Upload lab work, pictures and biopsy results from your doctor to your secure client portal
Three ways people come to me for hair loss.
Discover what your scalp may reveal. Through magnified scalp imaging, a review of your hair and health history, and a personalized written assessment, we help you understand potential contributing factors and your next steps.
Scalp analysisPersonalized scalp care focused on improving scalp health, supporting hair follicle function, and maintaining existing hair. Using specialized dermotrichological therapies, your care plan is monitored and adjusted based on your scalp’s progress.
DermotrichologyRestore your look and confidence with a personalized cranial prosthesis or custom non-surgical hair replacement solution. Designed for individuals experiencing alopecia, hair loss related to cancer treatment, or pattern hair loss, each solution is thoughtfully selected and privately fitted for comfort, a natural appearance, and peace of mind.
Hair replacementHair Loss Patterns and Scalp Conditions I Commonly Observe
Every hair and scalp concern is unique. Explore the different types of hair loss and scalp conditions I assess through professional scalp analysis and personalized dermotrichological care.
- Cicatricial alopeciaScarring hair loss, where the follicle itself is damaged. Time matters here.
- Alopecia areataPatchy or total loss, in adults and in children.
- Male and female pattern hair lossGradual hair thinning and hair loss influenced by genetics and hormonal factors.
- Hair loss during and after cancer treatmentCompassionate, personalized hair replacement services in a private, welcoming environment.
Non-surgical hair replacement - Scalp condition concernsYour scalp deserves the same gentle care and attention as your skin. If you’re experiencing itching, flaking, tenderness, or irritation, we’re here to help you better understand your concerns.
Dermotrichology - Children and teenagersYoung people seen with the same care and privacy as adults.
Hair loss in children
Meet Cathy J. Mack, Holistic Trichologist in Columbia, SC
With over 20 years of experience in hair loss and restoration, advanced professional training across six states, and a Master in Dermotrichology, I bring knowledge, compassion, and personalized attention to every consultation.
Your well-being is always my priority. When concerns require medical attention, I encourage you to collaborate with your healthcare provider to ensure you receive the appropriate care and support.
USTI Certified Trichologist
Holistic Practitioner of Trichology
Kapyderm USA Authorized Treatment Center
Procell Microchanneling Certified
Kapyderm Laboratories, SpainHair loss and scalp conditions I have treated.
5.0 out of 5, across 27 Google reviews.
Questions I get asked before the first appointment.
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9400 Two Notch Rd, Suite F, Columbia, SC 29223 · (803) 477-5243 · Hours and directions