Mr Barry J Stevens FTTS
(Fellow of The Trichological Society)
Consulting Hair Scientist (46 years) & Expert Witness (APIL listed, TTS Listed)
Listed as an expert witness with The Trichological Society and the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers.
(Claimant, Defendant, Single Joint). Criminal, Civil and Appeal cases).
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 (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
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).
