Hair transplant blog

Although thinning eyebrows are a common problem, it can still be distressing. Eyebrows frame your face, protect your eyes, and are important for non-verbal communication [1]. Eyebrow hair loss can affect your self-confidence — one study on women with eyebrow…

As many as 85% of the male population experience hair loss at some point in their lives, most due to male pattern baldness [1]. Finasteride is one of the most effective non-surgical hair restoration treatments available today. However, like all…

It’s normal for your hair to get thinner as you get older. But finding the right hairstyle to suit your age, style, and hair density isn’t always easy.Here, you’ll find all the most flattering older men’s hairstyles for thinning hair.…

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 not…

Jude Law’s hairline is a modern mystery. While he’s steadily lost hair over the years, his hairline has often seemed to rapidly improve before receding again. These sudden changes have made people wonder whether Jude Law had a hair transplant. Hair…

As a woman, your hair can be essential to your self-esteem. So if you start to spot hair thinning in the front along your hairline, it can be a massive blow to your confidence.Up to 38% of women with healthy…

High porosity hair tends to lack shine and strength compared to healthy hair, and is more prone to hair breakage. In contrast, healthy hair tends to have relatively low porosity, making it highly reflective and shiny [1]. Highly porous hair easily…

Sideburns are the link between a man’s scalp hair and beard. And while they’re often overlooked, when you have sparse, thinning, or unruly sideburns, it can make day-to-day grooming pretty tricky.So how can you style your sideburns to make the…

Teenage hair loss is more common than you may think. Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness start losing their hair before the age of 21 [1], and between 15.5% and 38.5% of teenagers worldwide experience hair loss [2].…

With all the research on diet and vitamin intake, the market for supplements that claim to treat the loss of hair continues to grow. Vitamin supplementation is one of the most popular ways to combat the loss of hair.The global vitamins for hair…

Dry hair is a very common problem. Research has shown that three-quarters of people lack confidence in their hair — and 40% of these blame dryness and frizziness for their concerns [1]. So finding the best shampoo for dry hair…

Caffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant. Famously found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, most adults drink at least one of these beverages every day. In the UK alone, people drink around 95 million cups of coffee every day.Caffeine…

Looking for the best biotin for hair growth? Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is growing in popularity as a product to make your hair stronger and healthier. But can these products really improve hair growth, or are they the…

The first month after a hair transplant shows some dramatic changes in your hairline. First, there’ll be some hair transplant swelling, bleeding, and oozing (pillow protectors at the ready). After this, the grafts will start to heal over, creating scabs…

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 produce…

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…

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…

Azelaic acid for hair growth is gaining interest in the world of research. This natural compound is known for its use in skin health serums and treatments, but there’s some promising research on its role as a treatment for hair…

With more than 703,000 surgeries performed in 2021 alone, hair transplants are one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world [1, 2]. The number of transplants taking place has exploded by 152% over the last decade, as more…

Do you have to shave your head for a hair transplant? This is one of the top questions we get asked at the Wimpole Clinic. Unshaven hair transplants, also known as unshaven FUE or UFUE transplants, are becoming more and…

You may have heard stories about people who started a ketogenic diet only to experience unexpected hair shedding. However, some believe this can only happen when undergoing extreme calorie restriction or using weight loss medications. Others say that foregoing carbs…

Many men first notice they’re losing hair when it starts receding at the temples. A receding hairline is one of the first signs of male pattern baldness, the most common type of hair loss worldwide. Male pattern hair loss affects…

The average, healthy person has between 80,000 and 100,000 hairs on their scalp and many more on their body [1]. Each strand has the same complex yet elegant hair anatomy. Learning about the structures that develop, protect and nourish hair…

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,…

Hormones play a significant part in your growth and development — and it’s the same for your hair. So it’s no surprise that hormone changes can cause and contribute to hair loss in women. Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is the…

Perhaps you have been experiencing hair loss and have spent hours deciding whether or not to see a surgeon about having a hair transplant procedure. You may have been arranging finances and finding out everything there is to know, only…

Most people have seen at least one Kevin Costner film over the years. However, few are aware that at the peak of his fame, the movie star was struggling with male pattern baldness. While it is now common for celebrities…

Footballer hair transplants are getting more and more popular. Rob Holding’s hair transplant is known for being one of the most successful in the game, while Wayne Rooney paved the way for many other men to choose hair restoration surgery.…

Minoxidil, known under the brand name of Rogaine (in the US) or Regaine (in the UK), is an extremely popular hair loss medication. It is designed to aid hair regrowth by shortening the telogen (shedding) phase and lengthening the anagen…