DHT Blocking Shampoo

Does DHT Blocking Shampoo Actually Work?

DHT blocking shampoos are being touted as a solution for male pattern baldness, a confidence-knocking condition that affects millions of men.Even though DHT blocking shampoos often contain ingredients that have been shown to encourage hair growth, there’s no evidence yet to…

Norwood Stage 2: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood Stage 2: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood 2 is one of the earliest stages on the Norwood scale in which hair loss becomes visible. At this stage, any hair loss may be difficult to spot, though it can lead to a receding hairline.As Norwood 2 is…

Finasteride And Dutasteride Together

Can I Take Dutasteride and Finasteride Together?

Dutasteride and Finasteride are effective treatments for managing male pattern baldness. While only Finasteride is licensed as a hair loss treatment in the UK, several studies have shown that Dutasteride may actually be even more effective at tackling hair loss…

Hair Plugs Vs Hair Transplant

Hair Plugs vs Hair Transplant: What’s The Difference?

The revolutionary hair transplant techniques used at the Wimpole Clinic are still relatively new. As recently as the 1990s, hair transplant surgeons relied on hair plugs or hair implants to restore people's hair. While it may sound like there are some similarities…

Post-finasteride Syndrome

Post-Finasteride Syndrome: Should You Be Worried?

Post-Finasteride syndrome (PFS) is an emerging area of clinical concern. This condition is characterised by Finasteride side effects that continue even after you stop taking the drug.While there are plenty of anecdotal reports of persistent Finasteride symptoms, there’s currently limited…

Hair Transplant For Widow’s Peak

Hair Transplant For Widow’s Peak: Types, Costs, Alternatives

A widow’s peak is a type of hairline that forms a V-shaped point in the centre of your forehead. Although it’s sometimes confused as a sign of hair loss, a widow’s peak is in fact a normal genetic trait [1]…

What Is Nutrafol And Does It Really Work For Hair Growth?

What Is Nutrafol and Does It Really Work for Hair Growth?

The global hair growth supplement market size reached over $830 million in 2024 [1] and it is still quickly expanding. Products marketed as “natural” or “plant-based” are often appealing, as they promise the effectiveness of hair loss medication with fewer…

Hair Transplant Alternatives

Hair Transplant Alternatives

Hair transplants are a great solution to male pattern baldness. They offer a permanent solution to hair loss, but hair transplant surgeries can be expensive or invasive for many men. The average cost of a hair transplant in the UK…

Wimpole Clinic Hair Loss Products

Hair loss products available from our range

If you’re experiencing hair loss, you may feel anxious about the effects and be keen to prevent any further deterioration. Getting checked out by a doctor to rule out any underlying cause should always be your first stop because if there’s something triggering your hair loss, any treatment is unlikely to have much effect. Reducing levels of stress and anxiety are also very important as these can contribute very significantly to hair loss. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a healthy diet and exercising can all help stimulate healthy hair growth. But in addition to all of this, we also offer a range of excellent hair care products which are specifically designed to treat and improve hair loss in a variety of ways. Here’s a closer look at some of the products we have available.
Can Hair Grow Back After Balding Naturally

Can Your Hair Grow Back After Balding Naturally?

Growing your hair back after going bald is a very common desire among those who have experienced any kind of permanent hair loss.Most men who experience hair loss can suffer from confidence issues, with the presence of hair loss even…

Over Harvested Donor Area

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…

Do Perms Damage Your Hair?

Do Perms Damage Your Hair (And Is It Really Permanent?)

From neat bobbed ringlets of the 1920s to bouffant 80s curls, perms have fallen in and out of fashion favour for decades. In recent years, they’ve had a bit of an unlikely resurgence among young men, with K-pop stars, TikTokers,…

Madarosis: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Madarosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

Your eyebrows and eyelashes play an important role in shaping your appearance and losing them can significantly impact your self-esteem. But unfortunately madarosis — the clinical name for any condition that causes eyebrow or eyelash hair loss — is fairly…

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss

Does Hair Gel Cause Hair Loss?

From quiffs to slicked-back looks, hair gel can help you create all kinds of styles. But can hair gel cause hair loss or hair damage? If you use hair gel daily and you’re seeing high levels of hair loss, you’re probably…

Permanent Hair Extensions Choices, Costs And Hair Loss

Permanent Hair Extensions: Choices, Costs and Hair Loss

Permanent hair extensions appeal to many people because they can be worn for months, unlike temporary ones that need to be put on and taken off with each use. They are comfortable to wear and easy to forget about as…

MSM For Hair Growth

MSM For Hair Growth: Studies, Results & Side Effects

MSM — or methylsulfonylmethane — is a sulphur-containing compound that’s quickly becoming a popular hair growth remedy. While it occurs in the human body naturally, MSM is also available as a supplement that’s commonly used to treat arthritis. Now, however,…

Scalp Micropigmentation Women

Is Scalp Micropigmentation For Women Really Worth It (and Why)?

Scalp micropigmentation for women can be a good way to mask hair loss, especially if it is caused by treatment-resistant forms of scarring alopecia, such as lichen planopilaris. It can also be used to effectively mask hair transplant scars left…

Melatonin Hair Loss

Melatonin & Hair Loss: Is There a Connection?

There has been much speculation about melatonin hair loss and how it impacts growth. With hair loss affecting up to 40% of men by the age of 35 [1], many are looking for a hair loss solution. Studies have shown…

7 Bad Beards & Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

7 Bad Beards and Better Facial Hair Styles You Can Try Instead

A clean, healthy, well-groomed beard is, in most cases, a beautiful one. However, since 54% of British men are now sporting some kind of facial hair [1], aesthetic standards have risen and stylists have started talking increasingly about bad beards.Anything…

Elon Musk Hair Transplant

Elon Musk’s Hair Transplant: Full Timeline, Cost and Results

Many celebrities are rumoured to have had hair transplants. In fact, some of them have come straight out and said it. However, others like Elon Musk, have kept coy about their hair restoration surgery, despite it being pretty obvious that…

Bad Receding Hairline

10 Ways To Deal With A Bad Receding Hairline

Worried about developing a bad receding hairline? You’re not alone. A 2020 poll of men aged 18-24 found that almost two-thirds were “terrified” of going bald, while 51% of those aged 25-34 agreed that a thinning hairline is “frightening” [1].It’s…

Haircut After A Hair Transplant

Getting A Haircut After A Hair Transplant: A Complete Guide

Hair loss affects more than 50% of men and women at some point in their lives [1]. Having a full head of luscious, thick hair is often seen as the beauty ideal, so losing your hair can be traumatic and…

Hair Shedding

Hair Shedding: Everything You Need To Know

Most people with healthy hair have approximately 100,000 hairs on their heads. 90% of these hair follicles are actively growing [1]. The remaining 10% are resting (known as telogen) or shedding (known as exogen).Hair shedding is a natural part of…

Is Salt Water Good For Your Hair

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…

Joe Rogan’s Hair Transplant: Where Did Things Go Wrong?

Joe Rogan’s Hair Transplant: Where Did Things Go Wrong?

There are many glamorous stories out there of successful celebrity hair transplants. However, not everyone who had this cosmetic procedure had a good experience. The famous podcaster Joe Rogan has been outspoken about how he had multiple hair restoration surgeries…

Red Light Therapy Hair

Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth: Results, Benefits, Safety

Red light therapy for hair growth is a safe and effective form of low-light laser therapy (LLLT) which can help improve hair density and health in multiple types of alopecia. Studies suggest that red light therapy can increase hair growth…

Can You Get Alopecia Areata Treatment On The NHS

Can You Get Alopecia Areata Treatment On The NHS?

Alopecia areata is a common form of hair loss that affects 1 in every 170 adults in the UK, which is around 300,000 people [1]. It’s an autoimmune condition in which white blood cells attack the hair follicles, leading to…

Eyebrow Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert's Advice On What To Do Next

Eyebrow Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert’s Advice On What to Do Next

Eyebrow trends have favoured thicker, fuller brows in recent years, leading to a boom in the popularity of eyebrow transplants. Eyebrow transplants account for more than 11% of all hair transplant surgeries in women, and more than 2% in men…

Finasteride Beard: Does Finasteride Help Or Hinder Beard Growth?

Does Finasteride Help or Hinder Beard Growth?

Finasteride has long been used to stimulate scalp hair growth in men with male pattern baldness. In fact, Finasteride 1mg is the most recommended men’s hair loss treatment, with 69.1% of hair restoration specialists always or often recommending it [1].…