Doctor of Trichology Science (DTS) Application

Administered by the International Board of Trichology & Holistic Medicine (IBTHM)

Welcome to the official DTS - Doctor of Trichology Science Application. This credential recognizes licensed professionals (cosmetologists, barbers, estheticians, braiders, medical professionals) who have completed a reputable Trichology Certification Course, pass the Doctoral Board Exam, and wish to be officially Board Certified as a Doctor of Trichology Science through IBTHM.

Please complete this application in full and upload all required documentation. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

All fees are non-refundable.

Once your application and payment have been received, upon approval, you will receive exam registration instructions within 10 business days.

SECTION 1 – Applicant Information

First name

Last name

Preferred Name for Certificate

Date of Birth

Month

Day

Year

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Upload Government Issued ID

SECTION 2 – Education & Training

Institution where Trichology Certification was completed

Date of Completion

Month

Day

Year

Upload: Certificate of Completion

Upload: Resume or Portfolio (optional)

SECTION 3 – Professional Licensure/ Equivalency

License Type

State of Licensure

License Number/Degree ID

Expiration Date (if license)

Upload Copy of Active License or Degree Certificate

SECTION 4 – Recommendations & Portfolio

File Upload Recommendation #1

File Upload Recommendation #2

Upload Portfolio or Case Study

SECTION 4 – Exam Acknowledgement & Ethics Agreement

By submitting this application, I affirm that:

All information provided is true and accurate.
I agree to uphold the ethics, professionalism, and standards set forth by the International Board of Trichology & Holistic Medicine (IBTHM).
I understand that providing false information may result in denial or revocation of certification.
I agree to abide by all state and local regulations related to my scope of practice.

I understand that I must complete and pass the Doctoral Examination with a minimum score of 80% to earn the title Doctor of Trichology Science.

SECTION 5 – Payment