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How To Deal With Hair Transplant Trypophobia

In the UK, around 10 million people are thought to have phobias [1] and around 1 in 6 adults suffer from trypophobia [2]. If you feel uncomfortable, anxious, or afraid when you see clusters of small holes together, it could…

Does Masturbation Cause Hair Loss?

Does Masturbation Cause Hair Loss?

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…

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…

Alcohol And Hair Loss: Is There A Link?

Alcohol and Hair Loss: Is There A Link?

Although there are many causes of hair loss, which can be brought on by hormonal changes, your diet, or even anxiety and stress-related hair loss, one lifestyle factor that many people will commonly link to hair loss is alcohol use.Most…

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How To Hide Thinning Hair

Women experience hair loss and thinning for a number of different reasons. Sometimes it’s down to genetics or hormone fluctuations. It is also a common side effect of cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Regardless of the cause, hair thinning is not something you have to put up with! If you’re looking for an easy way to cover any thinning or bald patches, check out our top tips below…
Saw Palmetto And Hair Loss

Saw Palmetto and Hair Loss

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…

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7 Reasons Your Scalp Is Tender in One Spot & How To Treat Them

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…

7 Low Maintenance Full Beard Styles For Confident Men

7 Low Maintenance Full Beard Styles For Confident Men

While over 50% of UK men are now wearing beards [1], not all of them are fortunate enough to be able to achieve luxurious facial hair. If you are one of the lucky ones who can grow a full, healthy…

Thin Eyebrows: Return Of The Risky 90s Trend

Thin Eyebrows: Return Of The Risky 90s Trend

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…

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Celebrity Hair Transplants Before & After

Here at the Wimpole Clinic we like to keep up to date with our celebrities, particularly those with hair transplants. We have ourselves had a few well-known gentlemen come through our doors
George Groves Hair Transplant

George Groves Hair Transplant: How He Transformed His Look

George Groves, a former professional boxer from the UK, has spoken openly about his hair transplant in 2019. When discussing his new head of hair, Groves said, “it makes me feel younger, it makes me feel more confident” [3]. Fans were…

Before And After Gabriel's Positive Experience In Hair Restoration Treatment

Gabriel Magalhães Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Gabriel Magalhães, the centre-back for the English Premier League club Arsenal, is known for his defensive on-pitch prowess. But eagle-eyed fans have noticed a difference in his hairline following Gabriel's hair transplant in 2022. It's been speculated that Gabriel's hair…

Type 1A Hair: Care Tips, Challenges & Treatments

Type 1A Hair: Care Tips, Challenges & Treatments

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…

The Best Hair Loss Treatment For Men

The Best Hair Loss Treatment For Men

Male hair loss is a common problem. By the age of 70, 80% of men will have moderate to extensive hair loss [1-2]. This can have a serious impact on your confidence and self-image.While there’s no cure for baldness, there…

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Last

How Long Does A Hair Transplant Last?

One of the most common concerns of potential hair transplant patients is how long their hair transplant will last. A hair transplant in the UK costs £4,820 on average — and while it has one of the highest success rates…

Hair Replacement Systems

Hair Systems For Men: The Ultimate Guide To Non-Surgical Hair Replacement

Hair loss is a natural part of ageing. But it can have a serious impact on individuals, contributing to mental health issues like anxiety and depression [1]. One study found that having alopecia areata can increase the risk of major…

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The Biggest Myths About Hair Loss Treatment

Hair loss zaps confidence and thinning hair often makes people feel subconscious of their looks making individuals in turn more susceptible to treatments and remedies that strongly suggest they have the ‘magic answer’.Before treating hair loss, you will first need…

How Can You Handle Going Back To Work After A Hair Transplant?

Going To Work After A Hair Transplant

Many people feel self-conscious and insecure when they begin to lose their hair. This is often why people who suffer from female or male pattern baldness choose to go ahead with a hair transplant. In an ideal world, they would…

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,…

Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?

Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?

Hair dyes and bleaches are extremely popular hair styling products. People choose to dye their hair for all sorts of reasons — from hiding greys to giving themselves a new look. With hair dyeing horror stories all over the internet,…

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…

10 Best And Worst Hair Growth Oils – Expert Review 2024

10 Best and Worst Hair Growth Oils – Expert Review 2024

If you feel that your hair is not growing as fast as you would like, you may be wondering about the best and worst hair growth oils to help speed up this process.Normally, your strands grow by 0.35 mm per…

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Scarring Alopecia: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Scarring alopecia is a type of permanent, irreversible hair loss that destroys hair follicles and replaces them with scar tissue. It occurs in 7% of hair loss patients, so while it’s not the most common cause of hair loss, it…

Does Wegovy Cause Hair Loss? Expert Review (2024)

Does Wegovy Cause Hair Loss? Expert Review (2024)

While it is one of the few medications approved specifically for weight management, Wegovy can cause hair loss in some people. Studies show that 3% of adults taking this treatment experience hair shedding [1]. However, it is difficult to tell whether this effect is…

500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

500 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

A 500 grafts hair transplant is usually the minimum number of grafts you can get in one session and is considered a small hair transplant. If you need fewer grafts than this, your hair loss may not be extensive enough…

Hair transplant blog, Wimpole Clinic

Female Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Approximately half of all women will experience hair loss by the time they’re 80 [1]. From stress to diet, there are many causes of hair loss in women — but the number one cause is female pattern baldness [2]. These…

Do Vitamins Really Promote Hair Growth? Expert Review Of Vitamins For Hair Growth

Do Vitamins Really Promote Hair Growth? Expert Review Of Vitamins For Hair Growth

The hair supplement industry is expected to boom over the next 10 years, reaching a predicted value of $2.86 billion in 2031. It’s estimated that 58% of adults in the US and 38% in the UK take dietary supplements.While mineral…