Hair transplant blog

Although Joel McHale kept quiet about his hair transplant for many years, his hair transformation has taken place in the public eye. Joel went from showing classic signs of male pattern baldness, to a full head of thick, healthy hair.And…

Ashwagandha, a herb used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, has been gaining popularity as an alternative hair loss treatment. Initial research is promising, but there are concerns surrounding the lack of product standardisation and robust clinical trials on the herb as…

Since its introduction in 1994, Finasteride has been used to treat many individuals for benign prostatic hyperplasia. In addition to treating prostate enlargement, Finasteride is also a popular medication for treating hair.Taking Finasteride halts the body's conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT),…

While it is one of the few medications approved specifically for weight management, Wegovy can cause hair loss in some people. Studies show that 3% of adults taking this treatment experience hair shedding [1]. However, it is difficult to tell whether this effect is…

Everyone is trying to get healthier hair, which is why the global hair care market was valued at almost 100 billion dollars in 2023 [1]. Hair oils make up about a third of that market. However, not all commercially available…

Noticing a receding hairline at any age can be stressful. If you're only 20 and you spot the signs of a receding hairline, it can be especially worrying. This may bring up questions like: How soon will your balding become noticeable? How…

Derma rolling, also known as micro-needling, is a minimally invasive treatment that's proven to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, stretch marks, and acne scars [1]. Using a derma roller for stimulating hair growth has also been shown to be…

Follicular unit extraction, or FUE, is the most popular hair transplant technique worldwide, producing natural-looking results in thousands of patients every year. FUE involves extracting each hair graft individually, leaving a tiny wound in the donor area, then implanting the…

Minoxidil spray is one of the most accessible and widely used Minoxidil products. Easy to apply and with proven success as a non-surgical hair loss treatment, Minoxidil spray is a good first-line solution for many different types of alopecia.In this…

Male pattern hair loss is an extremely common condition. It affects half of all men by the time they're 50 — with some people beginning to lose hair as early as their late teens or early 20s [1] [2].While pattern baldness (also…

Hair implants for men are an increasingly popular hair loss treatment choice. More than 85% of men are affected by male pattern baldness at some point in life [1], which can impact their self-esteem, social and professional life [2]. But…

Hair loss hairstyles for thinning hair on crown can be a lifesavers if you’re lacking hair. Female pattern hair loss, which is often diffuse but concentrated around the crown [1], affects 30% of women by the age of 30 [2].…

Hair loss is incredibly common, and over 50% of women and 80% of men will experience hair shedding at some point in their life [1]. If you’re experiencing hair loss, it’s natural to wonder how to get hair to grow…

Since hair loss affects over 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] during their lifetime, a flourishing hair growth cosmetics market has developed. Nioxin is one of the more popular brands that offer such hair care products. Their…

Keeping up with the latest eyebrow trends can be exhausting. What’s more, you might eventually realise that all that time spent plucking, shaping and shading your brows wasn’t worth it when you look at photos of brows gone by. This…

Minoxidil is one of the most used hair loss treatments globally. Three-quarters of hair loss specialists recommend topical minoxidil to their patients, with more than half recommending it often or always [1]. However, you might be reluctant to follow this advice…

As a woman, rocking a bald head is fierce and fearless, whether it’s by choice or necessity. While hair loss is frequently seen in men, bald women are less common — so shaving your head (or embracing your hair loss)…

On average, your hair grows 0.6-1.5 cm each month [1]. While your genes largely influence how long it can get if left untrimmed [2], most women choose to get it cut to various, sometimes shorter lengths. A hair length chart…

Your beard says a lot about you, and it can influence how you are perceived by those around you. [1] Facial hair is highly on trend in the UK, as 54% of men [2] wear it. So, having beard bald…

Dry hair is a very common, albeit frustrating occurrence. It can happen for many reasons, ranging from genes and hormones to overexposure to the elements or harmful hair styling practices [1][2]. Fortunately, unless it is accompanied by severe structural damage,…

The global jojoba oil market size was valued at $206 million in 2024 and it is expected to continue to grow [1]. More hair care products are adding this ingredient to their formulation for its many hair health-boosting properties. But…

In today’s world of marketing misinformation, it can be challenging to find scientifically proven ways to grow thicker hair naturally. More than 85% of men and 55% of women experience hair loss or hair thinning during their lifetime [1][2], and…

Clip-on hair extensions are used mainly by women to create the impression of longer, thicker hair. One survey found that a third of women wear hair extensions, but nearly 90% don’t tell anyone they’re wearing them [1].It’s no surprise so…

There are many factors that can affect the texture and quality of hair. Your iron levels in particular can play a big part in how long, strong and healthy your hair grows.Iron deficiency anaemia affects around 2–5% of adult men…

Dandruff and scalp psoriasis are easily confused as both present with an itchy and flaky scalp, two symptoms that can leave many people feeling embarrassed and awkward in public. However, the two conditions are very different, with approximately 50% of…

When you’re considering surgical hair restoration, it’s important to know what your results can look like. Different graft volumes can achieve different coverage depending on hair colour, density, and texture. A 1500-graft hair transplant can be ideal for treating mild…