Ashley Zsaton, DNP, ACNP-AG, never set out to become a hair restoration specialist. Her career began at the bedside of critically ill patients in ICU trauma units, where she worked in high-pressure environments dealing with life-or-death situations daily.

But when she experienced her own health crisis, losing her hair due to illness and stress, she saw firsthand how deeply hair loss impacts identity, confidence, and self-worth. That personal experience changed everything.

After years of working in critical care, Dr. Zsaton realized she wanted to help patients before they reached the breaking point. She discovered hair restoration—an industry often focused only on surface-level solutions—and saw an opportunity to do things differently. She immersed herself in medical hair restoration training, earning a fellowship in the field and becoming one of the few practitioners to approach hair loss holistically.

As the co-founder of Hollywood Hair Institute, she blends advanced medical treatments like PRP, surgical hair transplantation, and laser therapy with holistic strategies that address stress, inflammation, and overall health. Her groundbreaking use of ketamine therapy for stress-induced hair loss has made her a pioneer in the field.

Dr. Zsaton’s journey also makes her uniquely attuned to the emotional and cultural aspects of hair loss. Growing up, she struggled with her curly hair in an industry that catered almost exclusively to straight hair. Now, she champions treatments for all hair types, ensuring inclusivity in an industry that often overlooks textured hair.

Beyond treating patients, Dr. Zsaton is on a mission to educate. As a speaker, professor, and mentor, she helps patients, professionals, and the media understand the real science behind hair loss and restoration. Her work is about more than just restoring hair—it’s about helping people reclaim themselves.