Mr Barry J Stevens FTTS
(Fellow of The Trichological Society)
Consultant Trichologist and Hair Scientist (47 years)
Expert Witness - APIL Expert (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers)
Claimant, Defendant, Single / Joint • Criminal • Civil • Appeal.
Has taken instructions from Solicitors, Insurance Companies, Specialist Intermediaries and occasionally private individuals since 1976
to provide expert opinion relating to human scalp and hair following: accidental damage, injury, allegations of negligent acts, hairdressing malpractice,
allegations of medical malpractice, criminal assault, identity and drugs related matters.
Also: Establishing the rate of terminal scalp-hair growth in specific individuals, products testing, reaction and distress assessment associated with hair extensions hair systems and wigs etc.
Has advised and assisted numerous victims of exploitation by rip-off 'hair specialists' and wig suppliers.
Microscopic examination and photomicrography procedures available.
Is comfortable giving evidence in the court.
Territory: Throughout the UK
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General C.V.
Cranbrook College, London College of Fashion (Now the University of the Arts London).
Specific qualification in the field of hair sciences:
• Diploma in Trichology (the Institute of Trichologists) 1967 - resigned.
• Diploma in Pure - Trichology (The Trichological Society TTS) 1999.
• Fellowship of The Trichological Society - awarded for 'Outstanding Services to Hair Sciences -Worldwide' (2000).
Professional / Academic Appointments in the field of hairsciences:
• Lecturer in human-sciences late 1960's - Ware College Hertfordshire.
• Senior Tutor in Clinical Trichology and Chief Examiner (1998) - Institute of Trichologists.
• Lecturer and tutor in Clinical Trichology - The Trichological Society.
• Visiting Lecturer in Pure-Trichology - Seoul (South Korea 2007).
• Visiting Lecturer in Pure-Trichology - Mumbai, Bangalore, Delhi (India 2007).
• Visiting Lecturer and examiner in Pure-Trichology - Seoul (South Korea 2008).
• Visiting Lecturer in Pure-Trichology - Mumbai, Delhi (India 2008).
Past and current professional and pioneering activities:
• A pioneer in Expert Witness testimony (hair/scalp related matters) since 1976.
• Pioneering work in single hair transplantation surgery techniques over 30 + years.
• General Secretary/Registrar - The Trichological Society (TTS).
• TTS Representative on the UK All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin.
• Chaired the steering group formulating TTS post-grad diploma course in Pure Trichology 2000.
• Continuous private practice in London and Essex since1967, currently consulting at Gidea Park (Essex), Benfleet (Essex) and Bloomsbury (London).,
providing advice, opinion and where appropriate treatments / referrals for hair and scalp in health, disease and distressed circumstances.
Author:
Numerous short papers on hair/scalp topics (conditions/diseases etc), many are currently published at The Trichological Society http://www.hairscientists.org/a-z.htm
Adviser to:
Which? Magazine. BBC Watchdog. The Guiness Book of World Records. Pharmaceutical Industry. The media and numerous journalists (UK and overseas).
Trading Standards (UK). The US 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'. Consultant to the thermal hair appliances industry.
Broadcaster:
Overseas and UK national and local Radio and Television companies,
Private interests:
A graduate in music, Anglican Church Organist, Recitalist, Composer/arranger, Choirmaster and Conductor. Artist working with oils on canvas (several exhibitions).
