Dr. Zelda Harding is a licensed cosmetologist, certified trichologist, functional nutritionist, educator, researcher, and salon owner with more than 40 years of experience helping clients improve hair health, scalp wellness, and overall well-being. Her passion for education and lifelong learning has allowed her to develop a unique approach that combines beauty, science, nutrition, and wellness to support healthier hair and healthier lives.
With more than 40 years of experience in the beauty and wellness industry, Dr. Zelda Harding is a highly respected professional committed to lifelong learning and advancing her expertise across multiple disciplines.
In her quest to understand the intricate relationship between the body and hair, Dr. Harding pursued a Master’s Certification in Trichology from the International Institute of Trichology. Her commitment to expanding her knowledge didn’t stop there. She completed her certification in Functional Nutrition, further enhancing her ability to address hair and scalp conditions from a holistic perspective.
She also integrates her expertise as a Trichologist and Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner (FNLP), along with her work with renowned professionals like Dr. Crystal E. Porter, PhD, with whom she successfully completed the CITI Program—a requirement by Chicago State University that allows her to assist in hair loss research. Additionally, Dr. Harding completed the International School of Trichology’s (IAHM) advanced course, which includes the use of polarized microscopy for hair analysis, and is currently studying under Dr. Jeff Donovan, a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the US, in his Evidence-Based Hair Fellowship program.
Throughout her career, Dr. Harding has earned numerous certifications and awards, ranging from wig-making to business classes, cementing her reputation as a lifelong learner.
