Childhood Hair Losses: What Are The Causes?

Childhood Hair Loss: What are the causes?

As with adult hair, children’s hair develops within a natural life cycle. A hair strand tends to grow actively for between two and six years, then the strand enters a resting (Telogen) phase. After about three months, the hair will fall out then a new strand will grow to replace it.
How To Deal With Hair Transplant Scabs

How to deal with hair transplant scabs

As with all medical procedures, there are certain things to expect after a hair transplant procedure. One such thing is hair transplant scabs which may appear within 24 to 48 hours post-surgery. These are perfectly normal, and with 650,000 people…

Unshaven FUE Hair Transplant (UFUE)

Unshaven FUE Hair Transplant (UFUE)

Unshaven hair transplants, also known as unshaven FUE or UFUE transplants, are becoming more and more popular. These almost undetectable hair transplants allow you to go out and about soon after your hair transplant, and most people won’t notice you’ve…

My Hair Is So Thin I Can See My Scalp: What Should You Do?

My Hair Is So Thin I Can See My Scalp: What Should You Do?

Hair thinning may be something that naturally occurs with age, but that doesn't mean that it isn't disappointing the first time you notice your scalp peaking through your hair.Whether you are male or female, hair thinning is something that can…

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Can You REALLY Make Your Hair Grow Just By Brushing?

There's a well-known hair myth that brushing your hair 100 times a day gives you sleek, healthy hair.While this claim has been widely discredited, the rumour persists that brushing your hair can help stimulate hair growth. Everything from the number of…

Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss?

Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss?

Anabolic steroids, often referred to simply as "steroids", are usually taken for building muscle mass. Anabolic steroids are structurally similar to testosterone, and some behave in a similar way. So you may be worried that taking steroids can lead to…

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Washing Hair After A Hair Transplant: Tips & Advice

Washing your hair regularly is an essential part of hair and scalp health. This doesn’t stop when you’ve invested in a hair transplant. In fact, it’s more important than ever to keep up your hair-washing routine to maintain your hair…

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UK Hair Transplants Cost Analysis: Choosing the Right Clinic In 2025

To uncover the true cost of a hair transplant in the UK, we sent 104 UK clinics the same photographs with the same desired result. In this exclusive, we reveal the state of hair restoration treatment across the country: from…

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Hair Loss During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Losing hair during pregnancy isn't common, but it can be scary despite all the other bodily and hormonal changes you're experiencing. Generally, women lose an average of 50 to 150 hairs over a 24-hour period [1].During this exciting but intense time of…

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Redensyl Guide: Uses, Results, Side Effects

Despite advances in surgical and non-surgical techniques for tackling hair loss, many people still struggle to find an effective treatment. Enter Redensyl: a relatively new hair loss formula designed to tackle multiple mechanisms of hair loss. But the jury’s still…

Bangs Styles For A Thinning Fringe

20 Best and Worst Bangs Styles For a Thinning Fringe

A thinning fringe can make your favourite hairstyle look underwhelming. However, given the fact that 55% of women will experience hair loss or thinning during their lifetime [1], you are far from alone in this situation.This is a little-known fact,…

Are Low Carb Diets Bad For Hair?

Are Low-Carb Diets Bad For Hair?

Most of us strive to remain healthy and stay looking and feeling our best; and for some of us that can involve very strict diets, workouts and regimes. One of these lifestyle choices may be to opt for a low-carb or ketogenic diet, where carbohydrates are restricted or completely eliminated, such as with the Atkins or Keto diet regimes.
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12 Proven Ways To Reverse Thinning Hair After Menopause

As you get older, it’s normal for your hair to start to thin. But when it becomes more noticeable, it can damage your confidence. Menopause-related hair loss is one of the more visible symptoms of getting older, which can make…

Nanoxidil Vs Minoxidil: Which Is Better For Hair Growth?

Nanoxidil vs Minoxidil: Which Is Better For Hair Growth?

Minoxidil is one of the most popular hair loss treatments among patients and clinicians alike, with more than half of hair transplant surgeons prescribing it to their patients [1]. But with more and more people searching for effective hair loss…

How To Regrow Hair On Bald Spot Fast

How to Regrow Hair on Bald Spot Fast

Bald spots are a common problem amongst adult men. A bald spot at the crown can be one of the first places where male pattern hair loss becomes obvious to the observer.Because of its location, many men first notice their bald spot…

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7 Ways Magnesium Can Prevent Hair Loss (Expert Review)

While there is no evidence of a direct relationship between magnesium and hair loss, when a magnesium inadequacy occurs, it can have a significant impact on your hair health. When we think of hair thinning, we mainly consider different types…

How Long Does Minoxidil Take To Work?

How long does Minoxidil take to work?

Minoxidil is a popular hair loss treatment used to treat a variety of hair loss conditions. From male pattern baldness to alopecia areata, Minoxidil is proven to help slow hair loss and promote hair regrowth.But how quickly does Minoxidil work,…

Donor Area And Transplanted Hair 1 Month After Hair Transplant Surgery

Hair Transplant After 1 Month: Photos, Results, Side Effects

The first month after a hair transplant shows some dramatic changes in your hairline. First, there'll be some swelling, bleeding, and oozing (pillow protectors at the ready). After this, the grafts will start to heal over, creating crusts and scabs across…

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Are hair extensions bad for your hair?

Hair extensions are one of the most popular hair accessories for women. In 2023, the hair extension market was worth more than $4.5bn globally, with demand increasing year-on-year [1]. Hair extensions can enhance the volume and appearance of your hair,…

Hair Transplant After 10 Years: Long-Term Results & Side Effects

Hair Transplant After 10 Years: Long-Term Results & Side Effects

With 95% of our hair in the 2-6 year anagen (growth) phase at any given time, it's only natural for your hair to experience significant changes over 10 years [1]. Looking at a hair transplant after 10 years, you can…

Finasteride Results: Timeline, Photos, Before & After

Finasteride Results: Timeline, Photos, Before & After

Finasteride is one of the most commonly prescribed hair loss treatments for men experiencing male pattern baldness (MPB). It stops your body from converting testosterone to DHT, the hormone responsible for androgenetic alopecia (the scientific name for male pattern baldness). However, the drug can have some…

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Akon Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Akon's hair transplantation is one of many hair restoration surgeries undergone by celebrities in recent years, as this type of procedure is becoming increasingly popular. Since 85% of men experience male pattern baldness by the age of 50 [1], more and more famous…

Minoxidil Side Effects Sexually

Are There Any Minoxidil Side Effects, Sexually?

Minoxidil is one of the most used hair loss treatments globally. Three-quarters of hair loss specialists recommend topical minoxidil to their patients, with more than half recommending it often or always [1]. However, you might be reluctant to follow this advice…

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Does Whey Protein Cause Hair Loss?

Hair loss is widespread worldwide among men and women. Approximately 80% of men and 50% of women around the world will experience hair loss in their lifetimes [1]. With the issue affecting a significant proportion of the population, it is…

Burning Scalp

Burning Scalp Hair Loss: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Experiencing a burning sensation on your scalp accompanied by hair loss can be naturally concerning. Your first thought might be that you are suffering from some common scalp problem or an allergic reaction. That may very well be true, however,…

Hair Breakage At Crown: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Hair Breakage At Crown: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

With so many hair styling and colouring options now available, our hair is under more stress than ever. As a result, many people who use heat styling tools and other treatments start to see hair breakage on the crown.Hair breakage…