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{{Short description|Indian entrepreneur, trichologist and author}}
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| name = Akshay Batra
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| birth_place = India
| education = Trichology (L.T.T.S.) from The Trichological Society, London [https://www.livehindustan.com/chandigarh/story-dr-batra-book-hair-is-a-panacea-for-people-suffering-from-hair-fall-9383484.html]
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| occupation = Vice Chairman, [[Dr Batra's Healthcare]]
| known_for = [[Dr Batra's Healthcare]]
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Dr. '''Akshay Batra''' is an Indian entrepreneur, [[trichology|trichologist]], and author.<ref>{{Cite web |title=30 seconds with Dubai hair expert Akshay Batra |url=https://gulfnews.com/uae/30-seconds-with-dubai-hair-expert-akshay-batra-1.1589003 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=gulfnews.com |language=en}}</ref> He is the vice chairman and Managing Director (MD)<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-05-10 |title=Episode 17: Dr. Akshay Batra (Dr. Batra's), Mumbai, India |url=https://legacy.ypo.org/2016/05/tips-from-the-top-episode-17/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=YPO |language=en-US}}</ref> at [[Dr Batra's Healthcare]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Akshay Batra, Dr Batras Positive Health Clinic Pvt Ltd: Profile and Biography |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/person/20352209 |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Bloomberg.com |language=en}}</ref> and the author of ''Hair: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know'', published by Embassy Books<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ahmad |first=Irfan |date=2012-09-12 |title=In the lair of hair |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/books/in-the-lair-of-hair/article3889142.ece |access-date=2022-04-24 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Nagraj |first=Aarti |date=2012-11-18 |title=5 Mins With... Dr Akshay Batra, CEO of Dr. Batra's |url=https://gulfbusiness.com/5-mins-with-dr-akshay-batra-ceo-deputy-managing-director-of-dr-batras/ |access-date=2022-04-24 |website=Gulf Business |language=en-US}}</ref> in three languages.<ref name="Hair">{{Cite book |url=https://www.booktopia.com.au/hair-dr-akshay-batra/book/9789381860335.html |title=Hair}}</ref> Batra is the president of Trichological Society, London<ref>{{Cite web |title=AKSHAY BATRA |url=https://thehinduimages.com/details-page.php?id=135941090&highlights=AKSHAY%20JOSHI |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> and is the first Indian to be elected for this position.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Dr. Akshay Batra {{!}} Dr Batra's Healthcare |url=https://voiceofhealthcare.org/idealleader.php?id=1196 |access-date=2022-05-10 |website=voiceofhealthcare.org}}</ref> He is also the trustee for Dr Batra's Foundation.<ref name=":0" />

== Critical reception ==
Anurag Mishra at [[Jagran Prakashan|Jagran]] reviewed the book and wrote "Thus book is one-stop way to make informed decision about your hair. None of the previous books on hair link hair with Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations, like this book does".<ref>{{Cite web |title=बालों की सेहत की दास्तां बताती-सुनाती यह किताब - This book tells the story of hair health. |url=https://www.jagran.com/news/national-this-book-tells-the-story-of-hair-health-jprime-23562968.html |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}</ref> [[The Pioneer (India)|Pioneer]] discussed that book was relevant for anyone who has interest in healthy hair but at the same time, it could have benefitted from simplifying medical terms for lay people.<ref>{{Cite web |title=हेयर: एवरीथिंग यू एवर वांटेड टू नो |url=https://pioneerhindi.com/news/state/delhi/hayara-evarathaga-ya-evara-vatada-ta-na |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=pioneerhindi.com |language=hi}}</ref> Concurrently Victor Dasgupta at [[Zee Media Corporation|India.com]] wrote "It’s a well-researched blend of medical advice and practical tips, making it a worthwhile read."<ref>{{Cite web |title='HAIR: The Ultimate Haircare Odyssey' Book Review - Your Journey to Fabulous Locks |url=https://www.india.com/news/hair-the-ultimate-haircare-odyssey-book-review-your-journey-to-fabulous-locks-6424880/ |access-date=2023-11-12 |website=www.india.com |language=en}}</ref> Himanshu Jha at [[Hindustan (newspaper)|Hindustan newspaper]] remarked that despite its shortcomings, the insights and intellectual depth is the strength of the book.<ref>{{Cite web |title=झड़ते बालों से परेशान लोगों के लिए 'रामबाण' है डॉ. अक्षय बत्रा की किताब 'Hair' |url=https://www.livehindustan.com/chandigarh/story-dr-batra-book-hair-is-a-panacea-for-people-suffering-from-hair-fall-9383484.html |access-date=2024-03-17 |website=Hindustan |language=hi}}</ref>

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