HairS’27 – International Hair-Science Symposium

After its great success in 2025, the DGK invites you to join the 25^th International Hair-Science Symposium – this time in Friedrichshafen, the town where Zeppelin history was written. 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 included 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 featured a poster session and a dedicated exhibition area.

SHORT TRAINING COURSE
An optional short training course was also offered on Wednesday morning before the main program.

Networking and Cultural Experiences

The program included 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 concluded with the traditional Best Paper Award and a closing lunch.

HairS’25 combined impactful scientific insights with meaningful networking and cultural experiences.

HairS’27

HairS’27 – International Hair-Science Symposium

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Conference Highlights 2025

Networking and Cultural Experiences

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