Hair transplant blog

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) continues to grow in popularity as a hair loss treatment. It’s no surprise, as research continues to show promising results for PRP and its role as a treatment for different types of alopecia. According to one review,…

Thin eyebrows were a mainstay of 90s fashion. Supermodels, musicians, and actors alike fed the skinny brow trend. Like all trends, thin eyebrows are coming around again. Lots of celebrities have been spotted on social media (and even on the…

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…

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…

If you’re worried about hair loss then washing your hair in the shower can become a source of dread. You may notice hair shedding as you shampoo and condition your hair, or spot clumps of hair in the drain while…

Hair loss is a hugely distressing physical issue for men (and increasingly women). A YouGov America survey found that most 18-24 year olds -- male and female -- are "terrified" of going bald [1]. So what causes hair loss? And…

Male pattern baldness is the most common hair loss condition in the world. While there's still no cure for baldness, there are now some very successful hair loss treatments on the market, including Finasteride and Propecia.Propecia is the brand name for the generic drug…

Star of The Office (U.S.) Steve Carell appears to have had a dramatic hairline transformation over the years. As more and more celebrities reveal that they’ve had a hair transplant, the hair restoration procedure has begun to be talked about…

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…

A hair tattoo for men, or male scalp micropigmentation (SMP), is a hair loss treatment for men that offers an alternative to a hair transplant. While SMP for women can also have great results, we’ll focus on men for this…

Determining the cause of women’s hair thinning can be difficult and trichologists may require hair loss blood tests to provide an accurate diagnosis. While hair loss is more common in men than in women, it still affects a significant part…

If you are concerned about your scalp being tender in one spot, you will be relieved to know that your discomfort is likely not caused by a serious condition. Many people find that it hurts when they move their hair…

Matt Lucas rose to fame as co-creator of the sketch show Little Britain. He donned a number of different wigs to play various memorable characters for the show — but Matt Lucas actually has alopecia, a type of hair loss…

Most people with healthy hair have approximately 100,000 hairs on their heads. 90% of these hair follicles are actively growing [1]. The remaining 10% are resting (known as telogen) or shedding (known as exogen).Hair shedding is a natural part of…

During the warmer summer period, many people experience more hair shedding than usual. A study showed female hair loss increased by up to 6% per day in summer, compared to the average hair loss rate [1]. Summer hair loss or seasonal hair…

If you are suffering from hair loss, you will no doubt have done considerable research for remedies and treatments to try and fix or cure your hair loss, whatever the cause. Whilst many people opt for disguising their hair loss…

Leaving a few hair strands in your brush or experiencing mild hair loss in the shower can be normal. A healthy adult normally sheds up to 80-100 telogen hairs per day [1].However, a sudden increase in hair shedding suggests that…

Gordon Ramsay, the Michelin-starred chef and television personality, has been in the public eye for decades. As a result, his changing appearance has been witnessed and documented by fans and press alike, with special attention paid to Ramsay’s much-improved hairline.In…

Our hair is so tightly connected with our self-image that up to 14% of women with cancer refuse chemotherapy for hair loss for fear of baldness alone [1]. That is why wigs for cancer patients who want them are not…

Every year, around 78,000 people in the UK die from smoking [1]. Not only can smoking affect your health, but it can also affect your physical appearance and even contribute to hair loss.Although researchers aren’t exactly sure of just how…

In the past years, it has become increasingly common to witness footballer hair transplant transformations. While some sports stars, such as Rob Holding, are open about their decision to put male pattern baldness behind them, others, such as German goal…

Boy George, lead singer of the pop band Culture Club, has always been known for his eccentric style. Back in his 80s heyday, Boy George was known for his unusual headgear, including hats, braids, and other hair accessories that gave…

Asian hair loss is on the rise. It now affects up to three-quarters of the Asian population, with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) as the cause of hair loss for many women and men [1]. Young Asian people in particular are reporting higher rates…

If you want to go against the grain these days, it’s time to go clean-shaven.See what we did there!?In a time when bushy beards seem to be king, perhaps the clean-cut among us are the real modern-day rebels?And why the…

The father of three and world-renowned Manchester United player is one of the most famous hair transplant success stories to date. Unlike David Beckham's hair transplant and Xherdan Shaqiri's hair transplant (which have both yet to be confirmed) Rooney had…