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3 Hair Loss Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Losing your hair can cause a considerable amount of distress, and can be quite hard to face, especially those who have previously prided themselves on their luscious locks. Hair loss is a gradual process that you are guaranteed to start…

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Is your hair loss product working?

As a fully online-active hair loss clinic, we sometimes come across queries or concerns about non-invasive hair restoration products aimed at reversing premature balding and various types of alopecia. Hair loss is a sensitive issue and to add to that a…

5 Amazing Hairstyles Which Turn Heads

Hair is one of the first things people notice, and it often says something about the individual’s personality. Whether you like to be the centre of attention or merge into the crowd, your hairstyle can sometimes reveal all.
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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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Get a head start, choosing your hair transplant surgeon.

The hair loss world has been infiltrated by many flashy intermediary services which are throwing money at high marketing campaigns. This makes it more difficult for clinicians to directly reach their patients. Hair Transplanting is a surgical speciality that requires…

The latest eyebrow trends

It seems like everyone is obsessed with their eyebrows these days – so much so that like fashion and beauty, they have their very own trends!
Childhood Hair Losses: What Are The Causes?

Childhood Hair Losses: What are the causes?

As with adult hair, children’s hair develops within a natural life cycle. A hair strand tends to grow actively for between two and six years, then the strand enters a resting (Telogen) phase. After about three months, the hair will fall out then a new strand will grow to replace it.

Restoring over plucked eyebrows

Once upon a time, thin eyebrows were actually in fashion but today, not so much.
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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).
How To Add Colour To Your Hair Without The Use Of Chemicals

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.

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.
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Your Search For a Hair Loss Solution Doesn’t Have To Go On Hold

The Wimpole Clinic has always strived to maintain the highest possible standards of care for both our patients and our staff. In line with the current government guidelines and the wellbeing of the nation, the clinic is temporarily postponing all…

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Chemotherapy hair loss special: cancer

Chemotherapy hair loss is often considered an inevitable part of the cancer treatment process and although warnings are issued, it is a distressing event which the patient is never quite prepared for. Furthermore, natural-looking artificial hair wigs may be hard to…

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The rise in popularity of beard transplants

Hair transplants have been popular for many years now, creating incredible results in individuals who otherwise would have been left to face the consequences of widespread hair loss. But the technology has now become more diverse and instead of just transplanting the hairs on the scalp, there’s a growing demand for a different type of surgery: beard transplants. Although a lesser problem than scalp hair loss, more and more men are starting to recognise that they don’t have to put up with a disappointing beard growth and can instead have a transplant. We take a closer look at beard transplants, including what they are and their rise in popularity.
The Latest Development In Technology To Combat Hair Loss

The latest development in Technology to combat hair loss

In a country where over half the population will be affected by hair loss at some point in their lives, many will be seeking to find a solution to the psychological and physical effects of losing hair. Whether it’s through male or female pattern baldness, alopecia areata or temporary hair loss known as telogen effluvium, the effects of hair loss can be profound and very distressing.
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Best Ways To Combat Hair Loss In 2020

There are a number of ways to approach hair loss issues. The most appropriate remedy will depend on the reasons for the hair loss as well as the type of solution you're looking for.  The good news is that in…

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Hair transplants for women

Female hair loss, female balding (androgenic alopecia) or hair thinning in women (alopecia areata) is an increasing concern, and not just for women of a certain age. The latest statistics tell us that the percentage of women under the age…

Getting A Haircut After A Hair Transplant - What You Need To Know

Getting a haircut after a hair transplant – what you need to know

Hair loss affects around 50% of people in the UK and can be a very traumatic experience for both men and women. Having a full head of thick, luscious hair is often seen as the beauty ideal with many magazine…

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Causes Of Beard Hair Loss

From patchy facial hair to never having been able to grow one, there are plenty of reasons why men get beard hair implants. But, the main cause we see over and over again is hair loss. A lot of people…

Why Excessive ‘Vitamin A’ Can Cause Hair Loss

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and has many great properties that can improve your health. It’s an important part of a healthy and balanced diet. However excessive Vitamin A can cause a number of problems, including hair loss.
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Can Hair Transplants Go Wrong?

In recent years, hair transplants have become a popular and widely available solution to hair loss issues for both men and women. However, they are a form of medical surgery, and so there is still the possibility of complications. And…

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Is A Hair Transplant Permanent?

Hair transplants have been growing in popularity ever since they first emerged as a successful treatment for hair loss in the late 1950s. Even from the early years of hair transplant procedures, the results of this breakthrough surgery have been…

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Which hair care rituals can lead to hair loss and damage?

Hair loss can be hereditary but even still, there are a number of things you could be doing to damage your hair without even realising. Here we’ve shared some of the different hair care rituals that can potentially lead to hair loss and damage.
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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?…

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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.
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Male pattern baldness linked to prostate cancer: new findings

According to the Journal of Clinical Oncology, researchers have discovered a link between a specific type of male pattern balding and prostate cancer in patients who first suffered hair loss around the age of 45. The study found that, of…

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FUE – Can a Hair Transplant Always Give Full Coverage?

The decision to embark on a hair transplant procedure is a major one and it is understandable that our clients will have a number of questions and concerns about it. The question that comes up more than most is –…

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Traction or Trauma Alopecia & its treatment

Traction alopecia occurs when hair is consistently worn in very tight hair styles, creating constant tension on the hair root which causes irreparable damage. This tension will, initially, cause breakage of the hair shaft but, over time, it will actually…

Top 5 Hair Transplant Tips

Top 5 Tips for Ensuring a Successful Hair Transplant

The success rate of modern hair transplants is incredibly high. Many experts suggest that patients can expect an impressive 90-100% of the donor hair follicles to successfully regrow in the newly-transplanted area of the scalp.  So, if you've been considering…

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How can scalp micro-pigmentation (SMP) create a cleaner, more stylish look for shaved heads?

What is scalp micro-pigmentation? Scalp micro-pigmentation (SMP) is an increasingly popular yet relatively new alternative for, or compliment to, hair transplant in men suffering from male pattern baldness. The look of a natural, close-shave hairline is carefully and skilfully ‘tattooed’…