Dr Simone Lee is a formally qualified trichologist, researcher and is a leadership expert with a master’s degree in leadership from Deakin University. She completed her trichology training at the Australian Institute of Applied Sciences in Queensland and clinical education through the World Trichology Society of America. Most recently Simone obtained a PhD doctoral degree through the University of Southern Queensland. With more than three decades of experience working in the cosmetic and cosmetology industries through owning one of Western Australia’s most awarded salon brands, which she commenced at the age of 18, Simone has worked creatively with countless celebrities in film and television, held multiple international creative director positions for various fashion events and has obtained top contracts as an innovative leader or hair science educator, ambassador, media representative for leading cosmetic brands such as Redken, Schwarzkopf Professional, Dyson Australia, and Virtue Labs, where she was involved as a hair science authority.
Also holding formal qualifications in training and assessment, Simone has delivered cutting-edge creative hair science programs across the globe for conglomerates such as the Jean Yip Group Singapore, GHD and Medavita Malaysia and has appeared on national television during a Today Tonight story concerning her research into the linkage between scalp and facial aging, which has specific impact on the industry or field. Dr Simone Lee’s establishment of the Australian Institute of Trichology, following her esteemed membership in the World Trichology Society of America and The American Hair Loss Council, is a testament to her commitment to the industry. This decision was driven by her passion for teaching, continuous growth and improvement, and the need to provide sophisticated hair science learning propositions for hair practitioners in Australia and globally. Her continued involvement in the industry as a member of Inter Clinical Labs, Safe Laboratories Australia, and The International Trichoscopy Society and through numerous hair science media contributions for leading organizations such as Mocha Publishing, News Corporation, Vogue Australia and Mammamia, has solidified her position as a trusted leader in the field, instilling confidence in her expertise.
