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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.
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12 Best and Worst Scalp Massagers for Hair Growth (2024)

While more research is needed, there is some evidence that you could effectively use scalp massagers for hair growth stimulation. That may be because they can improve blood flow to your hair roots, stretch your hair follicles to help you…

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How Much Hair Loss Is Normal In The Shower?

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…

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What Is Hair Transplant Overharvesting?

There’s a common misconception that the hair used in hair transplantation is donated by a third party. However, the hair transplanted actually comes from your own body. This is called donor hair, and it’s taken from areas that have healthy…

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Is Salt Water Good For Your Hair?

As summer is approaching and warmer days are ahead, you may decide to take a trip to the beach, and while a swim in the ocean can be relaxing, you might be worried about the effects of submerging your hair…

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Apple Cider Vinegar for Hair Loss: Evidence Review 2023

Using apple cider vinegar for hair loss sounds too good to be true. And that is because it is — most of the hair benefit claims which have arisen on the internet about this remedy have yet to be proven…

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Norwood Stage 7: Photos, Treatments, Results

According to the Norwood scale, Norwood 7 is the most advanced stage of male pattern baldness, which accounts for around 95% of hair loss in men [1].By this stage of hair loss, the hairline recedes enough so that there may…

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Can a Dry Scalp Cause Hair Loss? Evidence Review 2023

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

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Hair Transplant Timeline: Preparation, Recovery & Results

When you decide to have a hair transplant, you're probably keen to know when the results will kick in. The majority of hair transplant patients see more than half of their new transplanted hair grafts start to grow after 6…

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Heat & Hair Loss: How to Fix Heat Damaged Hair

It's well-known that heat can damage your hair. Despite the evidence that overheating your hair can cause split ends, dullness, and even hair loss, many people still go hard with hot tools like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling tongs [1]. So…

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Gary Goldsmith’s Hair Transplant – Everything you Need to Know

Businessman Gary Goldsmith’s hair transplant has been the talk of the internet ever since he entered the Celebrity Big Brother house with a new, luscious head of hair. Famous for being Kate Middleton’s vivacious uncle, commenters were used to the…

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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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Norwood Stage 5: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood 5 is an advanced stage of hair loss. At this stage, you can see thinning across the scalp, with your receding hairline starting to deepen towards the mid-scalp, and an expanding bald spot on the crown. Not all men…

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Finasteride vs Minoxidil: Which Is Better For Hair Growth?

Finasteride and Minoxidil are two of the most popular men's hair loss treatments on the market today. Both are used by millions of patients to combat male pattern baldness and manage a variety of hair loss conditions. In 2021, the…

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How Long After A Hair Transplant Can I Wear A Hat?

Getting a hair transplant is a great solution for any man who is struggling with male pattern baldness. It's a short procedure that gets you one step closer to achieving the full head of hair of your dreams – it's also…

7 Reasons You May Be Growing A Patchy Beard And How To Fix It

7 Reasons You May Be Growing a Patchy Beard and How to Fix It

A man’s ability to grow facial hair can influence the way he feels about himself and the way others perceive him [1]. So having a patchy beard may lower your self-confidence and even negatively affect the quality of your relationships. There…

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5 Common Reasons Why Your Hair Is Greasy (and How to Fix It)

Waking up in the morning to find that your hair is greasy can be very frustrating, especially if you’ve just washed it. But you may be relieved to know that there are many reasons your scalp may be oily which…

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Hair Thinning in Women

It’s the Catch 22. None of the women in your family suffer from hair loss or female pattern baldness and yet, why the thinning hair? According to London’s Royal Free Hospital, ‘About 45 per cent of women will have some degree…

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What Your Beard Says About You

Beards have been on trend for the last few years. And with styles ranging from full beards to stubble to horseshoe moustaches, this trend doesn't look like it's going anywhere.Many of the world's most stylish men sport some kind of…

How To Trim A Beard For Professional Results

How to Trim a Beard for Professional Results

Since 54% of British men are now wearing facial hair [1], the barbershop industry has flourished. But what if you could learn how to trim a beard like a professional? While it can seem difficult if you’ve never done it…

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Alopecia Areata: Causes, Diagnosis & Treatment

Alopecia areata is a common type of hair loss, which affects around 1 in every 170 adults in the UK [1]. That means there are more than 300,000 people in the UK with alopecia areata. Despite so many people having his…

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

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.
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Peppermint Oil For Hair: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects

Essential oils are often touted as effective formulas for all sorts of ailments, from stress to flu to male pattern baldness. Peppermint oil for hair growth is a popular remedy — but is it really effective? And how does it…

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Hair Transplant For Widow’s Peak

The widow’s peak has been the target of negative connotations throughout history. Originally said to be an omen of early widowhood for a woman, the widow’s peak is a hairline that many make an effort to be rid of. Despite the folklore…

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Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss?

Anabolic steroids, often referred to simply as "steroids", are usually taken for building muscle mass. Anabolic steroids are structurally similar to testosterone, and some behave in a similar way. So you may be worried that taking steroids can lead to…

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Can an itchy scalp turn into hair loss?

Over 85% of men [1] and 50% of women [2] will experience some sort of hair loss during their lifetime. Although many people may panic when they start to notice their hair falling out or their scalp feeling itchy, it’s…

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2000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, more than 58% of hair transplant patients achieve the look they want with 2000 to 2999 hair grafts [1]. This is the most common graft bracket for a first procedure, so…

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Zinc and Hair Loss: Understanding the Essential Mineral’s Role

When it comes to having a full head of hair and a healthy scalp, it's important to pay attention to the role that essential nutrients play in promoting hair health. Among the many minerals that contribute to our overall well-being,…

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3000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

A 3000 graft hair transplant is usually offered to people with extensive hair loss across the temples and/or crown, giving them coverage across all their balding areas. Most male patients requiring 3000 hair grafts are at Norwood stage 5 to…