Facial analysis photographs something a client sees in the mirror every day. Scalp analysis shows them something they have never seen. That is why a scalp image on screen changes a hair consultation so decisively — and why the imaging needs to be good enough to justify the claim.
The thirteen indicators
On the T3 scalp system, AI analyses thirteen indicators. The X6 combined system reports nine scalp health indicators alongside its facial set.
| Group | Indicators |
|---|---|
| Hair | Hair density, hair thickness, white hair, hair follicle health |
| Scalp condition | Moisture, surface sebum, scalp texture, scurf (dandruff) |
| Follicles & pores | Clogged pores |
| Sensitivity | Sensitive areas, red area figure, sensitive heatmap |
| Pigment | Pigment heatmap |
The colour coding, which is what clients actually read
This is the part that makes a scalp report land. Rather than numbers, the system marks up the image itself:
| Indicator | How it is shown |
|---|---|
| Hair density | AI counts hairs per follicle mouth and colours them — blue for 1 hair, green for 2, white for 3. A client can see the distribution at a glance. |
| Follicle health | Green for healthy, yellow for atrophy, red for decline. |
| Sensitivity heatmap | Dark red severe, yellow moderate, green mild, blue normal. |
| Surface sebum | Visualised under polarized light as yellow fluorescence where sebum is excessive. |
| Clogged pores | Fluorescence signals under UV illumination mark blocked follicles. |
| Scurf / dandruff | Identified under white light as irregular white blocks. |
Five zones, three detection modes
Scalp analysis is done zone by zone, because condition varies across the head. The T3 covers five zones: forehead, skull top, left, right and posterior occipital, capturing all four spectra at each site.
- Comprehensive detectionSystem-guided capture of all five zones, four spectra each. Produces both single-site and comprehensive reports.
- Free schema modeDetect any zone you choose — for targeted follow-up on an area you are already treating. Produces a single-site report.
- Real-time previewHandheld live view with 50× and 200× switching, for chairside demonstration while the client watches.
That third mode is the one that sells. A client watching their own follicles on screen at 200×, live, is a fundamentally different consultation from being handed a printout.
How the indicators relate to each other
The manufacturer's documentation explains why these particular indicators were chosen — they connect:
- Sebum attracts bacteria and fungi such as Malassezia, which is associated with seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis and hair loss.
- Clogged pores create conditions for bacteria, increasing risk of scalp inflammation and dermatitis.
- Dandruff arises where Malassezia overbreeding breaks down sebum into oleic acid, stimulating excess cuticle hyperplasia.
- Sensitivity indicates where the cuticle has thinned, leaving the scalp vulnerable to external stimulation.
- Hair density is directly affected by sebum and inflammation blocking follicle mouths.
- Follicle health matters because the follicle controls the hair growth cycle — growth, regression and rest.
Where scalp analysis is used
The documented applications for the T3 are hair salons and parlours, trichology clinics, dermatology centres, hair transplant clinics, hair training institutes, and premium home use.
Hair transplant clinics are worth calling out: a documented before-and-after across five zones is directly relevant to a consultation where the client is making a large, irreversible decision. See choosing between skin, scalp or a combined system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an AI scalp analyser detect?
Thirteen indicators on the T3: moisture, surface sebum, clogged pores, scurf (dandruff), sensitive areas, red area figure, sensitive heatmap, white hair, pigment heatmap, hair density, hair thickness, hair follicle health and scalp texture - across five scalp zones using four light spectra.
What magnification is used for scalp analysis?
200x for detailed follicle analysis and 50x for a broader scalp overview, switchable on the handheld probe. See micro-inspection.
Which five zones are analysed?
Forehead, skull top, left, right and posterior occipital, with all four spectra captured at each site. You can also detect a single chosen zone in free schema mode for follow-up.
Can the client take the scalp report home?
Yes - the comprehensive report includes a QR code the client scans to download the full report to their phone. See the reports page.
Can it tell me why someone is losing hair?
No. It is a professional assessment tool for consultation and does not replace medical diagnosis by a qualified physician. It documents and tracks what the imaging shows; the clinical question belongs to a practitioner.