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Type 1 hair describes thin, straight hair — a type of hair that’s common in the UK. Around 45% of people of European descent have straight hair, while 40% have waves and just 15% have curls [1]. 1a hair is…

Buzz cuts have emerged as a popular and stylish option for those experiencing a receding hairline. Not only is it a low-maintenance way to disguise male pattern baldness, but as many celebrities have shown, the style has proven to be…

According to the Norwood scale, Norwood 7 is the most advanced stage of male pattern baldness, which accounts for around 95% of hair loss in men [1].By this stage of hair loss, the hairline recedes enough so that there may…

Healthy hair is smooth, soft, and shiny, regardless of its natural texture. However, it's not always easy to keep it this way. As a result, many of us, particularly women, end up with dry and damaged hair that looks and…

While folic acid is widely known as a pregnancy supplement, the vitamin is increasingly involved in hair-growth discussions. It is estimated that 75% of UK women between 16 – 49 suffer from low folate levels.In this article, we examine whether…

Beards and facial hair can boost your self-esteem and confidence, which may be why they're such a popular trend right now. A 2016 survey found that 61% of men aged 18 to 39 have some kind of facial hair and…

Trichology is the science behind hair and your trichologist is an expert who can look into how to increase your hair growth and improve your hair’s condition. We’ve all seen hair adverts that show models with luxurious locks of hair…

It’s every man and woman's worst nightmare… going bald. Unfortunately for many, hair loss is a very common thing that can affect more than 50% of women [1] and up to 85% of men [2] in their lifetimes.However, just because…

Losing hair on one side of the head is not uncommon. However, it can still be mentally and emotionally jarring if you’re experiencing it. Around 80% of men and 50% of women will experience hair loss in their lifetime, which…

If you are searching for the best and worst hairstyles for men with thin hair, you may be one of the over 85% of males who experience hair loss or thinning during their lifetime [1]. Or your hair texture might…

Hair loss is something that many of us will have to deal with at some point in our lifetimes. Whether it's the first signs of a receding hairline, or you start to lose hair due to stress, it's something that most…

Hair growth is surprisingly slow at around an inch every few months, around 6 inches in total over the year. This growth rate, of course, varies from one person to another with various things affecting it such as nutrition, stress…

The concept of 3D printing is now firmly established and since its invention in 1979 has progressed rapidly into mainstream areas such as engineering, manufacturing, science and medicine. Though most are aware of the term few know exactly where it…

If you’re looking for treatments for hair that feels like straw, you are probably experiencing hair dryness. This can happen for multiple reasons, from being out in the hot sun for too long to excessive heat styling to using hair…

Many people feel self-conscious about their high hairline. This comes as no surprise, considering our forehead's important role in our overall appearance. In classical aesthetics, a well-balanced and attractive face is split into equal thirds, with the forehead making up…

While hair transplant surgery is a highly effective solution to previous hair loss, it isn't necessarily the first or final step of hair restoration. Many patients suffer from hereditary or pattern balding, therefore to reduce future hair loss, a hair transplant surgeon…

Hair falling out in clumps can be a distressing experience. A small amount of hair loss is normal in the shower or while brushing your locks — healthy people are expected to shed 50-100 strands per day [1]. However, sudden,…

As much as we may try, it's often difficult to have complete control over our hairlines. Whether your hairline is receding, or in a widow's peak hairline shape, it can lead to feelings of insecurity and negative body image.Having a…

Minoxidil is a licensed hair loss treatment in the UK, but it’s not currently available on the NHS.That’s because in most cases, hair loss is considered a cosmetic issue that doesn’t impact your general health and wellbeing (although it’s well-documented…

Dutasteride and Finasteride are effective treatments for managing male pattern baldness. While only Finasteride is licensed as a hair loss treatment in the UK, several studies have shown that Dutasteride may actually be even more effective at tackling hair loss…

Hair transplants are one of the most successful types of hair restoration surgery. However, it's not suitable for every hair loss patient. While there are fantastic hair transplant success rates for those with androgenetic alopecia (also known as male or female pattern hair…

Norwood 5 is an advanced stage of male pattern hair loss. At this stage, you can see thinning across the scalp, with your receding hairline starting to deepen towards the mid-scalp, and an expanding bald spot on the crown. Not all men with male…

A thick, full beard style is one of the first things that comes to mind when imagining this Hollywood superstar. But as he has occasionally proven, for Jason Momoa, no beard is no problem either. Since the beginning of his…

Masturbation has been blamed for lots of ailments throughout history, including blindness, fertility problems, and hair loss. 18th and 19th-century doctors wrote books and pamphlets warning against the range of illnesses and conditions that could be brought about by moderate…

Many men first notice they’re losing hair when it starts receding at the temples. A receding hairline is one of the first signs of male pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss worldwide. Male pattern hair loss affects…

In today’s world of marketing misinformation, it can be challenging to find scientifically proven ways to grow thicker hair naturally. More than 85% of men and 55% of women experience hair loss or hair thinning during their lifetime [1][2], and…

With all the research on diet and vitamin intake, the market for supplements that claim to treat the loss of hair continues to grow. Vitamin supplementation is one of the most popular ways to combat the loss of hair.The global vitamins for hair…