Losing hair mid 20s? What’s going on?

Why am I losing hair mid 20s? It seems more than a little unfair, doesn't it? You'd think the one thing we could count on was that hair loss or male or female pattern balding was an older person's game. No way…

Thicker, fuller eyebrows through eyebrow transplants

Thin, plucked eyebrows were de rigueur for many years, with Pamela Anderson sporting the kind of barely there look which many women aspired to.

The best shampoo advice!

There are myriad shampoos and conditioner brands on the market, all proclaiming benefits for the hair and scalp - but many do not live up to expectation. It may explain the frequency with which many of us change the products…

What Beard Types Suit Your Face

Whatever the current trends in facial hair, it’s essential to remember that different face shapes call for different beard styles. By understanding what your face shape is, you can get your ‘optimal beard’ design. When it comes to facial hairstyles,…

What happens during an eyebrow transplant

You might not have given much through to maintaining your eyebrows, but if you want to maintain a smooth and youthful appearance, your eyebrows can be a very accurate indicator of your true age. What happens during an eyebrow transplant?…

Could you be unconsciously damaging your facial hair?

Most of us will know that the skin on our faces is much more sensitive than other parts of the body and requires a different cleansing and upkeep routine too. However, some of you might not know that improper treatment…

Eyebrow Restoration

Eyebrows that are very sparse from plucking or fine, thinning eyebrows will benefit from eyebrow restoration. Rather than filling in with an eyebrow pencil there are two, more permanent, courses of action available to help address the problem; tattooing –…

How stress and anxiety can lead to hair loss

Stress can sometimes be a positive presence, motivating and creating the impetus to reach a target or a goal. However, too much stress can lead to anxiety and this is a far less desirable emotion, causing not just psychological effects but also physical manifestations too. One such symptom is hair loss; we take a closer look at how stress and anxiety can lead to this.

Getting A Head Start On Hair Loss Prevention For Women

There is some truth behind the expression "tearing your hair out" when in a high-stress situation and evidence supporting the old belief that hair can turn grey from stress. One thing's for sure when it comes to hair; our emotional…

FAQ about FUE Treatments

Follicular Unit Excision, also known as FUE is becoming the latest favoured treatment for hair transplants. The procedure works by extracting individual hair follicles from a part of the head where normal healthy hair growth occurs, such as the side or back of the head. These individual follicles are then inserted into the areas of the head affected by hair loss.

Eating a healthier diet can prevent hair loss

What you eat and drink on a daily basis not only affects your weight and general health but also the condition of your hair. If you’re looking to prevent or slow down hair loss, check out our tips below on how to eat your way to healthier hair.

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

Good hair gives us a good feeling – everyone knows that. And yet, few people consider the relationship between mental health and hair. This four-part blog series focuses on four mental health conditions as they impact your hair, and what can be done to help.

FAQs about Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) Hair Transplants

Hair transplants have come a long way since they first burst onto the market, and the results are now extremely natural-looking, without the “teabag” perforation marks which blighted the earliest procedures. Hair loss affects a large proportion of men and women in the UK, and transplants can now be carried out on a range of different sites including the top of the head, the eyebrows and facial hair too. The procedure is very discreet and the resulting appearance looks so natural that no-one will be able to tell that you’ve had a transplant, other than by your thicker and fuller looking hair! Modern hair transplants can be carried out via a couple of different procedures but FUE is one of the most revolutionary, offering excellent results. Here are some of the most common FAQs about Follicular Unit Excision (FUE).

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Man Bun and Top Knot Hairstyles Can Lead to Permanent Baldness

Two popular trend hairstyles of 2015 were the “Man Bun” and “Top Knot” but men don’t realise that these can actually cause permanent harm and bald patches. We investigate this popular trend, why baldness occurs, why hair is damaged and…

Hair transplant for Wimpole’s Clinic Manager Derek

This month marked not only Wimpole Clinic's 40 years of experience treating hair loss with natural-looking hair transplants, but also a brand new head of hair for one of our key team members, Derek Bailey. Derek is Clinic Manager at the Wimpole Clinic and has supported numerous patients arriving, somewhat nervously and hopefully, for a solution to their hair loss or male patter

Hair Fibres for covering Hair Loss

We have all seen the adverts on the television for products that promise to help you improve the thickness of your hair, but what if there really are products out that that could actually help those people who are suffering…

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Can a bad hair transplant be fixed?

While there are a high number of success stories with hair transplants, there are also a number of bad hair transplants that can leave patients with both physical and mental scarring. There is nothing worse than building yourself up to go through the procedure, only to be disappointed with the results.

Research reveals Men prize their Hair more than their Memory

A new study has shown that although they may not particularly want to part with either, when it comes to a choice between losing their hair or their memory, men would rather do without the latter. Hair loss can be attributed to many causes and affect women too, but men are far more likely to have to face up to the possibility of losing their luscious locks. Research has shown that loss of hair can have a devastating impact on a man’s confidence and self-esteem, which explains the rocketing popularity of hair transplants. Here’s a closer look at the effect losing their hair can have on a man.

Trichotillomania on Casualty: hair loss by compulsive pulling

A few posts back we did a special on Trichotillomania, a psychological condition whereby the sufferer is compelled to pull out strands or clumps of their hair, causing damage to hair and hair follicles, and hair loss. Since then, we have continued to see how many sufferers have shared their stories online, with patients as young as 16

Transgender focus: hair loss and restoration

The transgender and transsexual journey is an exciting yet challenging time and one of the issues many transgenders continue to be concerned by is hair care and hair loss. If male pattern balding runs in the family, many male to…

Why Planning Your Hairline Is Essential For Great Transplant Results

For anyone of the 50% of the population who suffer from hair loss in the UK who may be considering hair transplants as a permanent solution to restoring their hairline, one of the most important things to consider is your…

Hair loss after hair transplants – Do you need another treatment?

The number of people undergoing hair transplants is on the rise and not just with celebrities. With hair loss affecting up to 50% of men and women in the UK, it is now also becoming an increasingly common and viable solution for everyday people to counteract the signs of hair loss and baldness.

The new normal: hair transplants boosted by male celebrities

Hair transplants are now normal for men with thinning hair, according to the Irish Independent, which states improved techniques and celebrity endorsement as the main driving factors behind the treatment's recent rise in popularity. While hair transplant procedures have been…

Why Eyebrow Transplants Are More Popular Than Ever

The world of hair transplants has evolved immensely over the past few decades to deliver highly effective hair transplant solutions that not only focus on the scalp, but other areas such as beards and eyebrows too. And interestingly enough the…

How to Add Colour to Your Hair without the Use of Chemicals

We had a good response to our July article “Can Frequent Use of Dyes Contribute to Hair Loss?” We, therefore, decided to produce this article, which gives some natural alternatives to hair dye, which reduce the use of chemicals and its impact on your hair.

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Stop Your Bad Hair Days with Trichology

Hair loss can be a real burden. Whilst some people are able to embrace their new look, others spend a lot of time trying to change their appearance and find ways to cover up their hair loss. Thankfully, those who experience bad hair days as a result of hair loss needn’t suffer any longer. The answer is trichology.

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