Research for People with Hair-Focused Repetitive Behaviors

Hair-Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders & Hair Care

Experiences and Possibilities for Intervention

Dissertation Project at the University of Cologne

Studies 1 & 2 2020-2023

Evaluation & Article Writing Phase 2024

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D23 Study 1

Currently in article submission phase

The Effect of Hair Care Experiences and Practices on Individuals with Hair-Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders

The aim of this online survey is documentation and learning. We hope that, based on the results, we will first gain a better understanding of specific personal and professional hair care needs and then be able to develop hair care interventions that can support people in coping with their hair pulling behavior.
Find out more about Study 1 here. Thank you all for participating!

D23 Study 2

Currently in article submission phase

The Effect of a Mindfulness-based Haircutting Appointment on the Hair Pulling Behavior of Individuals with Hair-Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders

For this experimental open label study I developed a mindfulness-based hair care treatment and a training for hair professionals. I recruited hair professionals and people with hair pulling disorder through my personal, professional, and academic network, online communities and social media.
The aim of this research project is to find out what experiences those affected by trichotillomania have with a hair appointment specifically created for them, which influencing factors play a role and whether this measure has an effect on hair-pulling behavior and self-confidence.

Find out more about Study 2

Thank you for participating in the studies!

I would like to express my deep gratitude to the participants of the two studies.
Thank you for taking the time, for being supportive of BFRB research and for sharing a little bit about you.

Thank you dear hair professionals for being part of this research project, for your time, care and positivity. In addition to the questionnaires, I have received over 40 emails from the participants who shared how grateful they were for the experiences you provided.

Thanks to everyone who helped spread the word about the project via magazine articles, podcasts, emails and word of mouth.

Currently, I am writing the articles and preparing the presentation of the results to you!

Linda

January 2021

by LindaHollatzAdmins | Jan 14, 2021 | News

Hi Everyone,

it’s a New Year and we are still in partial or full lock-down and deeply affected in known and yet unknown ways by the pandemic. Last year showed us the incredible and creative ways we can still be connected, stay on course and be driven to follow our dreams and goals. I am looking ahead to a year of not much travel and different forms of contact with people. This is a huge change as I have been privileged to visit 25 countries and 13 US States. As a dual citizen I flew back and forth for over two decades and I call more than one place my home. So this page is representing my desire to connect and communicate with people and especially with those for whom body-focused repetitive behaviors play a special role in their lives. Cheers and Prost to a Good One!