Evidence over
assumption.
Research grounded in documented case observation — with a bias toward the clients and hair types the literature has historically skipped.
Root-cause patterning
Mapping hair and scalp change against nutritional, hormonal, inflammatory and stress-related markers across thousands of documented cases.
Scalp health as a system
The scalp understood as living tissue with circulation, barrier function and microbiome — not as a surface to be addressed cosmetically.
Textured & coily hair
Closing the evidence gap around conditions that are under-recognized and under-researched in Black women in particular.
Standards of care
Building a repeatable, teachable protocol so licensed practitioners deliver consistent assessment quality.
Publications & Materials
- Two published books on hair restoration and scalp wellness
- Educational writing for the Research & Education Center
- Professional education materials for licensed practitioners
- Ongoing case observation from thousands of investigations
- Protocol documentation for the ScalpFIT™ Governance System
Collaboration
Dr. Leola welcomes collaboration with academic researchers, practitioners and product scientists working on scalp health, hair biology and health equity in scalp and hair care. Inquiries, data-sharing proposals and peer-review requests go through the media contact page.
Dr. Leola welcomes clients at Texas Hair Restoration & Wellness Center.
Root-cause hair loss consultations, scalp analysis and holistic trichology in Houston — home of The Hair Loss Detective™.