HairS’25 – International Hair-Science Symposium
HairS'25 continues the long-standing tradition of Hair Science Conferences founded by the DWI (German Wool Research Institute). The conference will feature a comprehensive program addressing various scientific topics, including:
- Hair biology
- Insights into hair structure
- Hair damage
- New methods and technologies
International speakers will share their latest research findings, fostering an exchange of knowledge in the field of hair science.
Conference Highlights 2025
LECTURES
The three-day event includes 27 lectures, featuring three Plenary Lectures by distinguished experts:
- Dr. Erik Schulze zur Wiesche: “Insights from Corneocytes and Hair: A Keratin Perspective”
- Prof. Dr. med. Regina C. Betz: “How do genetic factors influence hair?”
- PhD Claire Higgins: “Hair Follicles. What’s Sensory Got to Do with it?”
POSTER SESSION & EXHIBITION
In addition to the lectures, the event will feature a poster session and a dedicated exhibition area.
SHORT TRAINING COURSE
An optional short training course is also offered on Wednesday morning before the main program.
Networking and Cultural Experiences
The program includes opportunities to connect with peers and explore the cultural heritage of Augsburg:
- Wednesday: Get Together to kick off the event, and dinner.
- Thursday afternoon: A guided tour of Augsburg’s historic city center, followed by a brief tour of the renowned Fuggerei and dinner at the Tafeldecker within its grounds.
- Friday: The event concludes with the traditional Best Paper Award and a closing lunch.
HairS’25 combines impactful scientific insights with meaningful networking and cultural experiences. We look forward to welcoming you!
Program
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
SHORT TRAINING COURSE
Rooms: Agnes Bernauer / Herwart
| 08:30 | Registration and Welcome Dr. Carl Uwe Schmidt |
| 09:00 | Morphology of Hair Dr. Erik Schulze zur Wiesche |
| 09:30 | Hair Cleansing Dr. Björn Klotz |
| 10:00 | Break |
| 10:20 | Hair Styling Helena Platzbecker |
| 10:50 | Hair Testing Dr. Jutta Quadflieg, Dr. Ines Sellami |
| 11:20 | Hair Dyeing Dr. Carl Uwe Schmidt |
| 11:50 | Permanent Hair Reshaping Dr. Jonathan Wood |
This training course is optional, and not included in the symposium fee.
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
SYMPOSIUM
Room: Teehalle
| 12:30 | GET TOGETHER with Finger Food |
| 13:00 | Dr. Carl Uwe Schmidt Wella Germany GmbH, DE Opening |
| 13:30 | Dr. Erik Schulze zur Wiesche Dr. Wolff Group, DE Plenary Lecture: Insights from Corneocytes and Hair: A Keratin Perspective |
| 14:20 | Dr. Crisan Popescu KAO Germany GmbH, DE Water and Hair: Complexity of Nature |
| 14:45 | Dr. Ernesta Malinauskyte Textile Research Institute (TRI) Princeton, US Understanding the Consequences of Heat Styling: The Penetration of Sebum-Mimicking Compounds |
| 15:10 | PhD Carla Scanavez Natura, BR Investigating Nanoscale Mechanical Properties of Straight and Curly Hair Fibers by Atomic Force Microscopy |
| 15:35 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 | PhD Nawel Baghdadli L’Oréal Research and Innovation, FR Hair Fiber in Age-associated Hair Thinning: From Molecular-structural to Mechanical Changes – Hair Biology |
| 16:25 | PhD Giacomo Mariani L’Oréal Research and Innovation, FR Decoding Hair Architecture: How Curvature is Related to Hair Mechanical and Structural Heterogeneity |
| 16:50 | Prof. Dr. Andrea Wanninger Hochschule Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences, DE Novel Multifunctional Pigment Technology for Temporary Hair Coloration and Protection |
| 17:10 | PhD Paul Cornwell Textile Research Institute (TRI) Princeton, US / Cheshire, UK Short Information about TRI International Hair Conference June 2026 |
| 17:15 | Short Introduction to Posters P1 – P7 |
| 17:45 | POSTER SESSION |
| 19:30 | DINNER at Hotel Maximilian’s (Room: Musikerräume) |
Thursday, June 26, 2025
SYMPOSIUM
Room: Teehalle
| 08:30 | Prof. Dr. med. Regina C. Betz Institute of Human Genetics, University of Bonn, DE Plenary Lecture: How Do Genetic Factors Influence Hair? |
| 09:20 | Hedy Scheck MyMicrobiome, DE The Scalp Microbiome, our Roots to Healthy Hair |
| 09:45 | Dr. Jörn Michael Völker Dr. Kurt Wolff Gmbh & Co. KG, DE Bridging the Gap from in vitro Research to in vivo Applications in Dermatology: The DMG-Journey |
| 10:10 | Short Introduction to Posters P8 – P14 |
| 10:40 | POSTER SESSION and Coffee Break |
| 11:10 | Dr. Remo Campiche dsm-firmenich, CH Senolytics as a New Cosmetic Treatment for Hair Rejuvenation |
| 11:35 | Dorra Dhaouadi Solabia Group, FR Enhancing Hair Longevity and Density: The Role of an Innovative Plant-derived Active in Hair Follicle Regulation |
| 12:00 | PhD Jeffrey Sanders Schrödinger, DE Accelerating Hair Care Product Design through Formulations Modeling at the Molecular Level |
| 12:25 | Dr. Ines Sellami SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS GmbH, DE Measurement of the Effects of Scalp Care |
| 12:50 | PhD Jessica Cardenas Turner Textile Research Institute (TRI) Princeton, US Assessing Hair Bleaching: A Simple Approach Using Light Microscopy |
| 13:15 | Prof. Alexander Steinkasserer Mallia Aesthetics GmbH, DE Soluble CD83 as a Novel Therapeutic Approach for the Treatment of Alopecia |
| 13:40 | Lunch |
SOCIAL EVENT
| 14:45 | Guided City Tour: 2000 years of Augsburg’s history. |
| 19:30 | A brief tour of the renowned Fuggerei and dinner at the “Tafeldecker” within its grounds. |
Friday, June 27, 2025
SYMPOSIUM
Room: Teehalle
| 08:30 | PhD Claire Higgins Imperial College, UK Plenary Lecture: Hair Follicles. What’s Sensory Got to Do with it? |
| 09:20 | Dr. Jessica Welzel Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, DE Model-Based Analysis of Fatigue Failure Tests of Human Hair: Opportunities and Challenges |
| 09:45 | Dr. Thomas Davies Dia-Stron Inc. / Bossa Nova Vision, US Analysis of Hair Fragment Numbers and Lengths from Cyclic Combing and the Effects of Lubricating Agents |
| 10:10 | Dr. Till Hülsmann DWI Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials / HairSense, DE Artificial Intelligence for Hair Identification |
| 10:35 | POSTER SESSION and Coffee Break |
| 11:00 | Murielle Mason Textile Research Institute (TRI) Princeton, US Bridging Consumer Perceptions and Technical Measurements: Assessing Hair Straightness and Alignment with Optical Imaging |
| 11:25 | Ysabelle Lucero, Mike Hindley Croda Europe Ltd, UK Evaluation and Comparison of Hair Drying Rate via Dynamic Vapour Sorption and Traditional Benchtop Methods |
| 11:50 | Rebeca Gasparin Symrise, BR Penetration of Plant-derived Cosmetic Ingredients into Different Hair Types: Spectroscopy Evaluation and Impact on Hair Properties |
| 12:15 | Dr. Caterina Czibula Technical University Graz, AT Unraveling the Thermomechanical Behavior of Natural Keratin Fibers |
| 12:40 | Dr. Angela Cristina Vargas Calle Kosmoscience, BR Development of a Methodology for Evaluating the Internal Porosity of Hair through Scanning Electron Microscopy Images |
| 13:05 | Dr. Björn Klotz BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH, DE Addressing Textured Hair Consumer Routines through Robus Claims Substantiation |
| 13:30 | PhD Delphine Herrera L’Oréal, FR Methodology for the Characterization of Polymer-Surfactant Electrolytes: From Bulk Coacervation to Deposition on Hair Fibers |
| 13:55 | BEST PAPER, BEST POSTER AWARDS and Closing Remarks |
| 14:10 | LUNCH and End of Symposium |
Registration
Symposium Ticket
- €1300, plus VAT
Symposium Ticket (Personal DGK Members)
- €1200, plus VAT
Workshop Wednesday Morning
- €250, plus VAT
Buy 3, Get 4 – Exclusive Ticket Offer!*
If three people from your company register and pay the participation fee, the fourth person gets a free ticket!
How it works:
1. Three employees from the same company register and pay the participation fee.
2. Before registering the fourth person, contact us: hairs@sofw.com.
3. You will receive a discount code for the fourth ticket.
*This offer is only valid for persons with the same billing address and does not apply to students or accompanying tickets.
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Venue & Hotel
Hotel Maximilian’s
Maximilianstraße 40
86150 Augsburg, Germany
www.hotelmaximilians.com
Single room: €259.00, including champagne breakfast and access to the wellness and fitness areas.
Bookings can be made via the website www.hotelmaximilians.com using the code “DGK” until April 30, 2025.
Free cancellation is possible up to 7 days before arrival. The cancellation must be submitted in writing to the hotel.
Optional Hotel
Altstadthotel Augsburg
Kapuzinergasse 6
86150 Augsburg, Germany
www.altstadthotelaugsburg.de
Single/Double room: €84.00, excluding breakfast.
Breakfast can be added for €14.50 per person if booked by 8:00 PM the day before.
Bookings can be made via email at info@altstadthotelaugsburg.de using the code “Hairs”.
General Guest Information:
- Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation up to two days before arrival (1:59 PM).
- For Business Travelers: Due to technical reasons, only physical credit cards are accepted; virtual credit cards are not supported. Cash payments are possible. Cost coverage is available on request for companies based in Augsburg.
- Parking: Public parking garages are located at Katharinengasse, Bleigäßchen, and Halderstraße 29. A limited number of hotel parking spaces are available on-site and can only be booked during check-in hours, subject to availability.
About Augsburg
Augsburg, one of Germany’s oldest cities, offers a rich mix of history and culture. Founded by the Romans over 2,000 years ago, it features historic landmarks like the Augsburg Cathedral and the Renaissance Town Hall.
During the Renaissance, Augsburg became a key center for the European textile industry, known for its high-quality wool products. This historical link to the study of fibers resonates with the scientific exploration of hair, making Augsburg an apt location for the HairS’25 Symposium. The city provides visitors with a unique blend of historical exploration and modern experiences in the heart of Bavaria.
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Adobe Stock (stock.adobe.com): Hair under microscope © Dr_Microbe; Augsburg city center © fottoo; Hair illustration © Adisak; Audience clapping hands © Felix/peopleimages.com; Business dinner © freeograph; Lecture at conference © Monkey Business; Business man © Viorel Sima; Table © godesignz; Exhibition display © DesignCoach; Augsburg city view © Manuel Schönfeld
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