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Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Finasteride is a drug used to treat male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. Both topical and oral versions are available, but oral tablets are by far the most popular. In fact, Finasteride tablets are the most commonly prescribed…

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10 Reasons Your Hair Feels Thinner and How to Treat It

If you are wondering why your hair feels thinner, you may be one of the 85% of men or 55% of women who experience hair loss or hair thinning at some point in their life [1][2]. It can be naturally…

Hairline Lowering Surgery: Everything You Need To Know

Hairline Lowering Surgery: Everything You Need To Know

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…

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Hair Transplant Alternatives

Hair transplants are a great solution to male pattern baldness. They offer a permanent solution to hair loss, but hair transplant surgeries can be expensive or invasive for many men. The average cost of a hair transplant in the UK…

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FUE Vs FUT: What’s The Difference?

When you’ve decided to get a hair transplant, one of the biggest decisions is establishing which type of hair transplant procedure is right for you. The 2 most popular hair transplant techniques are FUE (follicular unit extraction) and FUT (follicular…

Eyebrow Tattooing

Eyebrow Tattooing: Pros, Cons, Costs, Alternatives

Eyebrow tattoos are a cosmetic procedure designed to give you low-maintenance, fuss-free eyebrows that always look great. If you have thin eyebrows due to overplucking or eyebrow hair loss, you may have considered eyebrow tattooing. But getting a facial tattoo…

Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?

Can I colour my hair after transplant?

Getting a hair transplant can do wonders for your self-esteem. Not only do you get the full head of hair that you have been dreaming of, but it is a great confidence booster. You will feel more confident and it will…

Hair Breakage

Hair Breakage: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Photos

Hair breakage is very common. But that doesn’t make it any less aggravating when you notice lots of broken strands amongst your own hair, whether it’s hair breakage around the crown or broken baby hairs along your hairline.So what can…

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Norwood Stage 7: Photos, Treatments, Results

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…

Is Minoxidil 10% More Effective Than Minoxidil 5%?

Is Minoxidil 10% more effective than Minoxidil 5%?

Oftentimes, we tend to associate higher-concentration medications with a more potent effect. And when it comes to hair loss treatments, most patients want to experience substantial hair growth as soon as possible, so some are tempted to try the strongest…

Does Getting PRP After A Hair Transplant Improve Its Results

Does PRP After Hair Transplant Improve Results?

There are very few studies at this time to show whether getting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy after a hair transplant can improve its results, but those that exist have very promising outcomes. PRP hair treatment appears to significantly speed up…

1500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

1500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

When you’re considering a hair transplant, it’s important to know what you can expect your results to look like. Different graft quantities create different results depending on hair colour, density, and texture. Therefore, prospective patients should be aware of what…

Frizzy Hair

What To Do About Frizzy Broken Hair On Top Of Your Head

Hair breakage is a common problem. With so many styling practices now available, it’s no surprise women’s hair is so vulnerable to snapping off mid-strand. But this can sometimes lead to frizzy broken hair on top of the head, which…

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Eyebrow Transplant vs Microblading vs Eyebrow Tattoos: Which Is Best?

Our eyebrows get thinner as we get older, and this can prematurely age us. Fuller eyebrows can make us look younger, fresher, and more radiant. There are many eyebrow replacement options available, including microblading, eyebrow tattoos, and eyebrow transplant at our London hair…

NeoGraft – A Hair-Loss Treatment Breakthrough?

NeoGraft – A Hair-Loss Treatment Breakthrough?

A revolutionary new way to treat hair loss has been unveiled in a hair restoration clinic in San Diego, America. This new procedure creates permanent results while being minimally invasive and is set to completely turn the world of hair…

3000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

3000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

A 3000 graft hair transplant is usually offered to people with extensive hair loss across the temples and/or crown, giving them coverage across all their balding areas. Most male patients requiring 3000 hair grafts are at Norwood stage 5 to…

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The Best Essential Oils for Hair Growth

Alternative therapies are only increasing in popularity in the Western world. $30.2 billion is spent annually on treatments developed outside of mainstream Western medicine, by over 30% of adults in the USA [1].One such method is the use of essential…

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Scalp Folliculitis According to the NHS: Causes & Treatments

Scalp folliculitis, according to the NHS, is usually not serious, though it often causes pain, inflammation and itchiness. It is a common scalp problem that can occur in people of any age or gender, however some are more predisposed to…

Hair Toner Hair

Does Toner Damage Your Hair?

Toners are a great way to enhance your hair colour and get that perfect shade you’ve always dreamed of. They are helpful in correcting imperfect dye jobs and can give your locks a lovely shine. But are they also safe…

Minoxidil Shampoo: Does It Work?

Minoxidil Shampoo: Does It Work?

As you've probably guessed, Minoxidil is a primary ingredient of Minoxidil shampoo. The medication is the only FDA-approved topical drug used to treat or slow down hair loss.In a 1-year Minoxidil results study conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), comprising…

How Long Does It Take To Grow A Beard & Can You Speed It Up?

How Long Does It Take to Grow a Beard and Can You Speed It Up?

Thinking about growing a beard? You’ll need to invest some time in the process. While there is some variation in how long it takes to grow a beard, most men can grow a significant beard within two to four months.…

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Hair Loss: Evidence Review 2023

Using apple cider vinegar for hair loss sounds too good to be true. And that is because it is — most of the hair benefit claims which have arisen on the internet about this remedy have yet to be proven…

Female Hair Loss

Women and Hair Loss: The Causes, Treatments, and Prevention

Hair loss and hair thinning are often seen as being in the male domain, but a significant number of women also experience the loss of hair. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that around 8 million women suffer from one…

Man Affected By Finasteride Shedding

Finasteride Shedding: What Is It And Why Does It Happen?

Finasteride has been used to treat hair loss and promote hair regrowth for many years now. It’s a hugely successful treatment, with one study finding that 83% of men suffering from male pattern baldness stopped losing hair while taking Finasteride…

Steroid Creams For Hair Loss

Steroid Creams For Hair Loss

Steroid creams are often prescribed to treat various skin and scalp conditions, including severe dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and pityriasis amiantacea. In addition to treating skin conditions, steroid creams have shown promising results in tackling hair loss.One in every 170 UK…

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Getting a haircut after a hair transplant – what you need to know

Hair loss affects around 50% of people in the UK and can be a very traumatic experience. Having a full head of luscious, thick hair is often seen as the beauty ideal, so losing your hair can make you feel…

Ophiasis Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms And Treatments

Ophiasis Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Ophiasis alopecia is probably not the first condition that comes to your mind if you are experiencing hair loss. That is because this rare type of alopecia areata only affects 0.02% of the population [2]. However, if your hair is…