Hair Transplant For Alopecia Areata: Does It Work?

Hair Transplant For Alopecia Areata: Does It Work?

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…

Alopecia Totalis: Causes. Symptoms, & Treatment

Alopecia Totalis: Causes. Symptoms, & Treatment

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…

29 Bold Bald Women Who Rocked A Shaved Head

29 Bold Bald Women Who Rocked A Shaved Head

As a woman, rocking a bald head is fierce and fearless, whether it’s by choice or necessity. While hair loss is frequently seen in men, bald women are less common — so shaving your head (or embracing your hair loss)…

Frontal Balding: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Frontal Balding: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Frontal balding is one of the most distressing yet common types of hair loss. 12% of healthy men under 50 are said to have moderate to extensive frontal baldness [1].If left untreated, frontal balding can become highly noticeable, making you…

Does HRT Help With Hair Loss?

Does HRT Help With Hair Loss?

Many women going through menopause choose to have hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to relieve some of the symptoms they experience. As many as 69% of women aged over 50 years are using HRT [1], making it one of the most…

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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Dutasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Dutasteride is a DHT hormone-blocking drug used to treat male pattern baldness. It’s often prescribed if you haven’t seen success with other male hair loss treatments, such as Finasteride.Male pattern baldness affects up to 80% of men by the age…

Can Vaping Cause Hair Loss? E-cigarette Effects On Your Hair

Can Vaping Cause Hair Loss? E-cigarette Effects on Your Hair

If you are one of the 13.2% of the UK population who smoke electronic cigarettes [1], you may be wondering if vaping can cause hair loss. While there is currently no simple answer to that question, vaping may indeed contribute…

Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

22 Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

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…

Is Harry Styles Balding? The Scoop On Harry’s Hair Journey

Is Harry Styles Balding? The Scoop on Harry’s Hair Journey

In 2022, a TikTok rumour that Harry Styles was balding spread like wildfire. This was only fueled by his decision to try a buzz cut in 2023. So, is the singer truly facing hair loss?Photos of him sporting his luxurious…

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…

Sparse Eyebrows Before And After Eyebrow Treatments

Sparse Eyebrows: 10 Ways To Fix Thinning Brows

Sparse eyebrows making you feel self-conscious? You’re not alone. Many people are habitual overpluckers, while others have naturally sparse brow hairs. Some eyebrow hair loss is down to autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata. Our eyebrows are more than just a…

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Hair Thickening Spray: How Does It Work?

If you're losing your hair or worried about thinning hair, a hair-thickening spray can improve the appearance of your hair.A hair thickener is different to a hair replacement treatment as it doesn't halt or reverse the effects of thinning hair,…

Can Lack Of Sleep Cause Hair Loss?

Can Lack of Sleep Cause Hair Loss?

Professionals and individuals have long discussed the connection between a lack of sleep and hair loss. It is well known that sleep deprivation is detrimental to health, but is hair loss one of the many results of prolonged lack of…

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Why Is My Hair Falling Out? 27 Reasons You’re Losing Hair

Shedding hair is normal and part of the healthy hair growth cycle. Most people will lose between 50 and 100 hairs every day [1]. However, if you notice even more hair than usual is falling out, you may start to…

Styling Friend Or Foe: Is Hairspray Bad For Your Hair Health?

Styling Friend or Foe: Is Hairspray Bad for Your Hair Health?

If you enjoy styling your hair but are also preoccupied with keeping it healthy, you may be wondering whether hairspray is bad for your hair. If so, you will be happy to learn that this fixating product is generally safe…

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Androgenetic Alopecia: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is the scientific name for male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness, and it's the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women [1]. It affects approximately 85% of men and 50% of women by the time…

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.
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Where does the hair come from for hair transplants?

Hair transplants have been increasingly popular every year since Wimpole Clinic was founded in 1975. Despite this, there are still misconceptions about the procedure, particularly the origin of donor hair required for a hair transplant. This article aims to clarify…

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Mustard Oil for Hair Growth: An Evidence-Based Review

Using mustard oil for hair growth from the first signs of hair loss may seem like a good idea since it is reputed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties [1]. But are these purported benefits for your scalp supported…

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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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Hair loss products available from our range

If you’re experiencing hair loss, you may feel anxious about the effects and be keen to prevent any further deterioration. Getting checked out by a doctor to rule out any underlying cause should always be your first stop because if there’s something triggering your hair loss, any treatment is unlikely to have much effect. Reducing levels of stress and anxiety are also very important as these can contribute very significantly to hair loss. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy diet and exercising can all help stimulate healthy hair growth. But in addition to all of this, we also offer a range of excellent hair care products which are specifically designed to treat and improve hair loss in a variety of ways. Here’s a closer look at some of the products we have available.
Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone Levels?

Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone Levels?

Finasteride is a popular hair loss medication. Always or often recommended by more than two-thirds of hair loss specialists, Finasteride is proven to create great results for those experiencing male pattern baldness [1]. But there are known side effects of Finasteride,…

5000 Graft Hair Transplants

5000 Graft Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

5000 graft hair transplants are among the highest graft counts you can safely harvest and transplant. They’re only suitable for patients who meet precise eligibility criteria, and should only be undertaken by the most skilled surgeons who can optimise both…

Finasteride Gynecomastia: What You Need To Know

Hair Transplant After 3 Months: Photos, Results, Side Effects

At 3 months after your hair transplant procedure, you will most likely be eager to see the after effects. Although you will not have your final results yet, after 3 months your newly transplanted hair grafts will be producing new,…

Scabs On Scalp: Everything You Need To Know

Scabs on Scalp: Everything You Need to Know

Scabs on your scalp can be painful, unsightly, and stressful. They are caused by a multitude of different reasons and conditions – many of which look similar and are easily confused. If this uncertainty wasn't enough to worry about, many…

Which Vitamin Deficiency Causes Hair Loss?

Which vitamin deficiency causes hair loss?

Vitamins and other micronutrients are not only essential for a healthy body and mind but also important for healthy hair growth. When our vitamin levels get dangerously low, it can impact hair growth and even lead to hair shedding. That’s…

Buzz Cut Receding Hairline

What is the Best Buzz Cut for a Receding Hairline?

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…

Permanent Hair Restoration For Women: How Does It Work?

Permanent Hair Restoration for Women: How Does it Work?

While hair loss is more common in men than in women, that doesn’t mean that female alopecia is a rare occurrence. Studies show that 55% of the female population [1] experience hair thinning at some point in their lives. And…