Doctor, educator, columnist, radio and television personality and international lecturer, all these things describe Dr. Linda Amerson, a doctor of Trichology and world-renowned expert on hair and scalp disorders. In addition, she is the manufacturer of Dr. Amerson's ™ Hair, Scalp and Skin Therapeutic Essentials, LLC. To continue growing her product line, she has added Dr. Amerson's Educational CD & DVD Series and Leather Accessories.
Dr. Amerson resides in Arlington, Texas and is a magna cum laude graduate from the International Institute of Trichology in Madison, Alabama. For her outstanding achievements, Dr. Amerson was presented a Texas State Senate Proclamation recognition from the Honorable Senator Royce West. She is often featured on various syndicated television programs and radio broadcasts educating the public on hair loss and the importance proper nutrition plays in maintaining a healthy scalp. Dr. Amerson was featured on Colourful Radio London, England, with Elayne Smith's weekly segment "Movers and Shakers", and three syndicated radio shows. These include the Micheal Baisden Radio Show, "In Black America" hosted by John L. Hanson, Jr., and Ken McCoy Radio and Entertainment, Hollywood, CA. Even a satellite interview, via Skype, with Vanessa Waller on The Vanessa Waller Television Show, Tacoma, Washington. Additionally, she encourages individuals to schedule a complete annual scalp analysis performed under a microscope by a doctor of Trichology. A seasoned columnist, her readership in 40 national publications, newspapers and numerous online newsletters have exceeded 150 million consumers. Her articles are featured regularly in: Trendsetters To Trendsetters, Essence, Sister 2 Sister, The National Hair Journal, Heart and Soul, Black Hair Care, Salon Sense, Upscale, Encore, Expo Styles, Equanimity, Epitome, Trendy Africa, and Cargo Magazine, just to name a few. (See Magazine Articles Link for complete listings.) In addtition, she is an Affiliated Doctor for Hair Begin Laser Hair Center in Woburn, MA. She also served as a past consultant for Empress Hair Care Products based in Dallas, Texas.
In 1999, Dr. Amerson made history by opening the first U.S. Trichology Training Center in Arlington, Texas, L.A.'s Hair and Scalp Clinic. She serves as the center's director and trains aspiring trichologists from all over the world. A sought after lecturer, Dr. Amerson travels throughout the United States, St. Thomas, Jamaica, Trinidad and Barbados, Antigua, West Indies and Africa, speaking at national and international hair conventions and seminars.
Dr. Amerson's awards and honors include: Acknowledgement as one of the Top 10 Businesses in Dallas in 2011, The Innovative Business Of The Year Award, The WOW (Woman of Wisdom) Black Xcellence Award, Outstanding Texas State Officer Award, Industry Educator Award, Trichologist of the Year, the Madame C. J. Walker Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Leadership Gold Cup Award, Cosmetologist of the Year Award and the 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century., just to name a few. Additionally. she has served as the Assistant Dean of Education for the Texas State Institute and a past member of the Board of Directors of the International Institute of Trichology, Madison. Alabama.
Active in the community, Dr. Amerson is a Mentor to one teenage group: W.A.S. Girls (We Are Strong Girls, Inc.) She donates to local Night Shelters, is a past Mentor for the Daughters of Deborah, Cornerstone Baptist Church, Arlington, TX and the Big Brothers and Big Sisters program for over 6 years,. Previously coordinated annual back-to-school beauty make-overs for underprivileged children, donates school supplies to underprivaledged children, assists with local Women's Shelters, and has worked with the Shriners Burn Hospital in Galveston, TX. In her ongoing effort to give back, during the Hurricane Katrina tragedy, she offered complimentary microscopic hair and scalp analysis to Katrina evacuees in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Has donated to Rainbow Room for Foster Children in the D/FW area. Promotes an "Annual Holiday Deodorant Drive" to assist local Sheltars and Women's Groups.
Nominee for The Trailblazer Award 2012!
