Maria Garcia, Trichologist and Hair Loss Specialist in Glenview, IL
I'm Maria Garcia, founder of Alternative Hair Couture in Glenview. I've been a licensed cosmetologist for more than 25 years, and my career has always lived where the artistry of hair meets the science of the scalp.
I spent 19 years at an Aveda salon in Highland Park, where I built my foundation in cutting and color. Along the way I completed five Vidal Sassoon precision cutting courses and advanced color studies through Aveda academies across the country.
Hair Loss, Hair Replacement and Trichology
In 2018 I trained in hair replacement under my mentor, Sherri Reneé, in Maryland. That training changed the direction of my work. I saw how much it meant for someone to look in the mirror and recognize themselves again, and I wanted to understand why hair loss happens in the first place.
That question led me to trichology. I completed Trichology Levels 1 and 2 at the Italian Academy of Hair Microscopy in Florence and became a World Trichology Society certified trichologist. I also hold holistic trichology credentials through TOAM and Holistic Practitioners of Trichology under Nadia Hughes, and I'm board certified through the AADP.
My studies in polarized hair microscopy and epigenetic hair analysis have taken me to Spain, Canada and Puerto Rico. Today I use epigenetic hair analysis through Epixlife and Cell Wellbeing, and Korean micro stimulation therapy through Benecell, to look at what's behind thinning hair and build a plan around it.
Most of the people I see are women, men and children dealing with thinning hair, alopecia, or hair loss from chemotherapy and other medical treatment. Some need a custom topper, wig or hair system. Some need a scalp analysis and a clear answer. Many need both.
Extensions
I'm certified in Invisible Bead Extensions and I'm one of the few Nano Bead certified extension specialists in Illinois and in the country. These methods allow me to add length and fullness without the tension and damage that come with many other methods, including for clients whose hair is already fine or thinning.
Always Learning
Education has always been at the heart of my work. I keep seeking out the latest research, techniques and global innovations in the industry, because my clients deserve answers that are current.
Serving Glenview and the North Shore
Clients come to AHC from Glenview, Northbrook, Deerfield, Highwood, Highland Park, Glencoe, Lake Bluff, Grayslake, Wadsworth, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Vernon Hills, Wilmette, Winnetka, Skokie, Evanston, Park Ridge and across Chicago's north suburbs and southern Wisconsin.
Every consultation is private.
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