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…
Stop Your Bad Hair Days with Trichology
Weird and Wonderful Historical Hair Loss Treatments
Which hair care rituals can lead to hair loss and damage?
3D Printed Hair – What is it, and does it help?
The concept of 3D printing is now firmly established and since its invention in 1979 has progressed rapidly into mainstream areas such as engineering, manufacturing, science and medicine. Though most are aware of the term few know exactly where it…
FAQ about FUE Treatments
Post Natal Hair Loss – a Real Issue for Some New Mothers
When you’re pregnant, you may be described as having a glow about you, looking radiant and youthful even if you aren’t always feeling your best! Part of the reason for this is the flood of hormones which rush through your…
The latest eyebrow trends
How to give your hair a no-hassle beauty treatment for overnight success
Much has been written on the importance of lifestyle on beauty, and that includes the quality of your hair.Luscious locks don’t happen by accident, and it’s essential that you eat a good diet and get enough sleep if you want…
Fundamental causes of hair loss in men and how to treat it effectively
The American Hair Loss Association state that 50% of men will experience some form of hair loss by the time they reach the age of 50. Unfortunately, it is an unavoidable matter of fact that your hair will thin as…
Male Pattern Balding Q and A
Do I need to increase blood flow to the scalp for better growth?
Do I need to increase blood flow to the scalp for better growth? Hair growth is surprisingly slow at around an inch every few months, around 6 inches in total over the year. This growth rate, of course, varies from…
Is hair transplant painful?
Last week we talked about the gradually diminishing stigma of hair transplant and the reasons why some men would rather suffer baldness than opt for a simple hair transplant procedure with a specialist London trichologist. One of the perceived questions…
Does Having A Hair Transplant Hurt?
One of the questions we often get asked at the Wimpole Clinic, and certainly something we come across on hair loss forums, is whether having a hair transplant hurts. Naturally, this is quite a difficult question to answer as every…
How to choose a hair loss clinic for high quality treatment
How to prevent hair loss
What can I do to prevent hair loss? Prevention they say, is the best cure. Well, as an established London hair restoration clinic, we could play devil’s advocate and just say straight off that the remedies for pattern balding are…
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…
Why is Hair Loss More Common in Men than Women?
What Kinds of Hair Loss Can Be Repaired?
Both men and women fall victim to hair loss and baldness, but what are the causes and what can be done about it? We see television ads, internet posts and other advertisements that boast products that can miraculously combat baldness…
Bad hair for charity: GOSH’s HAIRraising continues
Great Ormond Street Hospital meets fundraising targets with the help of hair salons and bad hair days Growing, cutting or styling one's locks or facial hair in a particular fashion has always been a popular way to raise funds…
Why does donor hair continue to grow?
Why does donor hair continue to grow after hair transplant surgery? Donor hair grows after being transplanted because of 'donor dominance'. The hair follicles used ( or 'donated') from the back scalp area during hair transplant surgery are genetically programmed…
FAQs about Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) Hair Transplants
What to expect at your first hair transplant consultation
Are you considering a hair transplant? We often suggest that our readers seek advice from an experienced hair loss specialist before making a decision about a hair transplant or about other hair loss remedies. This is for two main reasons: the…
Confused about why I got rejected for a transplant
Perhaps you have been experiencing hair loss and have spent hours deciding whether or not to see a surgeon about having a hair restoration procedure. You may have been arranging finances and finding out everything there is to know, only…
What is Trichoclasis – How is it Best Managed?
What is Trichoclasis? Trichoclasis is one of a number of conditions, which are commonly referred to as “split ends”. Technically Trichoclasis is a fracture of the hair shaft but with a hair which still has a cuticle (which is intact…
Bad habits you need to kick to get healthy hair
Who doesn’t want to see a full head of thick, luscious locks every time they look in the mirror? Our hair is often taken for granted but it is very important in terms of how we view ourselves and also…
Beard Transplant Post-Op Itch – How to get through it
Facial hair transplants are a fantastic option for men who are unable to grow a full beard on their own, or are experiencing patchy or thinning spots in the beard. It is a fairly simple surgical procedure that is performed…
The rise in popularity of beard transplants
Psychological Reasons That Women Undergo Hair Loss Surgery
The strangest hair restoration myths debunked
Hair restoration continues to gain in popularity and many people benefit from the confidence boost it offers them. However, some people still find that myths about hair transplants prove a barrier to them booking the potentially life altering surgery. We…
