How To Spot The First Signs Of Hair Thinning And Balding

How To Spot The First Signs of Hair Thinning and Balding

According to statistics, 85% of men by the age of 50 will have experienced balding or another type of hair loss. The majority of these cases will start around the late twenties and early thirties [1].If you're a man in…

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Why Excessive Vitamin A Can Cause Hair Loss

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and has many great properties that can improve your health. It’s an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. However excessive Vitamin A can cause a number of problems, including hair loss.
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…

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Can You Get Minoxidil On The NHS?

Minoxidil is a licensed hair loss treatment in the UK, but it’s not currently available on the NHS.That’s because in most cases, hair loss is considered a cosmetic issue that doesn’t impact your general health and wellbeing (although it’s well-documented…

Can A Dry Scalp Cause Hair Loss? Prevention & Treatment Tips

Can a Dry Scalp Cause Hair Loss? Prevention & Treatment Tips

If you are wondering whether a dry scalp causes hair loss, you are likely experiencing symptoms such as tenderness, irritation and scalp itching even after washing your hair. You are also likely to see white flaking, which might make you…

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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Justin Bieber Hair Loss: Everything You Need To Know

Justin Bieber broke onto the scene as a baby-faced popstar with an iconic hairstyle aged just 13. But now, more than 15 years later, Justin Bieber wears a hat or hood in most public appearances, leading to speculation that his…

5 Most Common Dutasteride Side Effects - Should You Be Worried

5 Most Common Dutasteride Side Effects – Should You Be Worried?

As a man, it is normal to be concerned about the potential side effects of Dutasteride, especially since the most commonly reported ones concern sexual dysfunctions. Experiencing issues such as erectile dysfunction, diminished libido or difficulty ejaculating can impact your…

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…

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…

17 Best Wedding Hairstyles For Brides With Thinning Hair

17 Best Wedding Hairstyles For Brides With Thinning Hair

Every bride-to-be dreams of making a breathtaking, memorable appearance on her special day. And showstopping hair is only second to the perfect dress when it comes to making an impression to last a lifetime. However, not all the best wedding…

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Trichotillomania Hair Regrowth Tips

According to research, up to 3.6% of people suffer from Trichotillomania [1], a mental health disorder characterised by hair pulling. Needless to say, this compulsive hair-pulling disorder can have big implications on the sufferer's everyday life and can lead to…

13 Proven Ways To Fix A Patchy Beard

13 Proven Ways To Fix a Patchy Beard

More than half of British men (54%) sport facial hair today, up from 37% in 2011[1]. So it is not surprising that there is growing interest in how to fix a patchy beard. And there is also a burgeoning industry…

Minoxidil Spray: Uses, Effectiveness, Side Effects

Minoxidil Spray: Uses, Effectiveness, Side Effects

Minoxidil spray is one of the most accessible and widely used Minoxidil products. Easy to apply and with proven success as a hair loss treatment for women and men, Minoxidil spray is a good first-line solution for many different types…

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Why Isn’t Finasteride Working For My Hair Loss?

If you’ve been using Finasteride for a while, you may be expecting hair growth to kick in any day now. After all, it’s one of the most effective drugs for male hair loss, second only to Dutasteride [1]. Studies show…

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Is It Too Late For A Hair Transplant?

From age to genetics to stress, there are many factors that impact balding and hair loss. Over time, these traits can combine to leave you with major hair loss that impacts your self-confidence.This can leave you wondering if it’s too late…

Rosemary Oil For Beard Growth: Benefits, Uses And Risks

Rosemary Oil For Beard Growth: Benefits, Uses and Risks

Rosemary oil is an effective essential oil for hair growth. Recognised for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it’s been shown to rival Minoxidil 2% as an effective scalp hair growth agent [1]. But will using rosemary oil for beard growth…

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Do Hair Transplants Work?

Hair transplants are one of the most popular hair restoration methods. In 2021, more than 703,000 hair transplant procedures were performed around the world — a rise of 151% in the last decade [1-2].Until recently, hair transplants haven't had the…

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What to expect at your first hair transplant consultation

We often suggest that our readers seek advice from an experienced hair loss specialist before making a decision about hair transplant surgery or other hair loss remedies.This is for two main reasons: the first is that hair transplants may not necessarily be…

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5 Effective Ways to Reduce the Side Effects of Finasteride

If you are interested in ways to reduce the side effects of Finasteride, you may be one of 3 million men taking this hair loss medication for male pattern baldness worldwide [1]. While this prescription treatment is generally considered safe,…

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Hair Transplant Costs In Turkey & Is It Worth The Risk?

The global hair transplant industry is worth more than $6 billion — and a sixth of this value comes from Turkey [1]. Turkey is a popular hair transplant destination, thanks to its cut-rate hair restoration treatments. You only need to…

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Split Ends vs Healthy Hair: Expert Advice to Tell Them Apart

Telling apart split ends from healthy hair is not usually difficult, especially if you are experiencing dry, brittle hair. And it is normal to be annoyed by your locks’ frizzy appearance.However, not all split ends are easy to spot, as…

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4 Hair Loss Products That Work

As a Harley Street hair transplant clinic, we often come across queries about non-invasive hair restoration products aimed at reversing male pattern baldness and other types of hair loss, like female pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. After…

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…

Derma Needling For Hair Loss

Derma Roller After Hair Transplant

Derma rolling, also known as derma needling or microneedling, has been used by skincare professionals for some time now in the fight against signs of aging.In conjunction with other therapies, derma rolling or derma needling can help treat skin conditions…

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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Marc-André ter Stegen Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

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…

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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Can Shampoos Cause Hair Loss?

If you’re worried about your hair falling out, you may find yourself hunting for a potential cause. This could lead you to blame one of the products you use on your hair frequently – your shampoo.All it takes is a…

Topical Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Topical Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Topical Minoxidil is one of the most popular hair growth products globally. Its market value is predicted to grow by $1bn over the next decade, as more people turn to topical Minoxidil to treat hair loss [1]. As one of…