Hair transplant blog

As you get older, it’s normal for your hair to start to thin. But when it becomes more noticeable, it can damage your confidence. Menopause-related hair loss is one of the more visible symptoms of getting older, which can make…

Did you know that 80% of men are affected by male pattern baldness by the age of 80 [1]? Your hair can make a big difference to your self-confidence, so it’s no surprise that many men decide to get a…

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…

Hair transplants are one of the most common types of cosmetic surgery, with more than 703,000 surgeries estimated to take place worldwide each year [1]. In almost all of these cases, patients are required to pay for their hair transplant…

Type 1 hair describes thin, straight hair — a type of hair that’s common in the UK. Around 45% of people of European descent have straight hair, while 40% have waves and just 15% have curls [1]. 1a hair is…

A 1000 graft hair transplant is ideal for tackling mild to moderate balding caused by male or female pattern hair loss. 1000 grafts is a relatively small procedure, so it’s reserved for those in the early stages of hair loss. …

Finasteride is one of the most common forms of treatment that is given to 85% of men who experience hair loss by the age of 50 [1].Despite Finasteride being an effective treatment that, over the course of numerous clinical trials, has…

A thick, full beard style is one of the first things that comes to mind when imagining this Hollywood superstar. But as he has occasionally proven, for Jason Momoa, no beard is no problem either. Since the beginning of his…

If you are wondering about the causes of female hair loss at the temples, you might be one of the 55% of women who are experiencing hair loss during their lifetime [1]. While temporal hair loss is more common for…

Hormones are essential to the good functioning of our body, and some of them play an important role in healthy hair growth. However, when they are insufficient, excessive or imbalanced (or we are overly sensitive to them), they can also…

Castor oil has been used for hair care for thousands of years. In Ancient Egypt, women combined castor oil with sweet almond, rosemary, and fir oils to promote hair growth [1]. It’s also used as a hair conditioner for babies…

A hair transplant can take anywhere from 4-8 hours in a single day, while some large procedures can span several days. The length of a hair transplant depends mostly on the number of grafts you’re having, though other factors can…

Finasteride is the most commonly prescribed hair loss medication [1]. More than two-thirds of hair restoration clinics say they often prescribe this drug to their patients, so trichologists tend to agree that Finasteride is a safe medication.Long-term large-scale studies suggest…

A revolutionary new way to treat hair loss has been unveiled in a hair restoration clinic in San Diego, America. This new procedure creates permanent results while being minimally invasive and is set to completely turn the world of hair…

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…

Recent years have brought significant innovations to the field of hair restoration, giving hope to the 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] who experience hair loss at some point in life. However, not all hair growth treatments…

After an FUE or FUT hair transplant, most patients can return to work within 1-2 weeks, depending on the type of work, healing progress, and other individual factors. While some patients can return sooner, downtime is essential to protect grafts,…

Frontal balding is one of the most distressing yet common types of hair loss. 12% of healthy men under 50 are said to have moderate to extensive frontal baldness [1].If left untreated, frontal balding can become highly noticeable, making you…

Norwood 5 is an advanced stage of male pattern 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 with male…

The most efficient treatment for hair loss, according to the NHS, depends on the condition which is causing your particular type of alopecia. So if you are one of the 85% of men [1] or 55% [2] of women who…

Minoxidil is a licensed hair loss treatment in the UK, but it’s not currently available on the NHS.That’s because in most cases, hair loss is considered a cosmetic issue that doesn’t impact your general health and wellbeing (although it’s well-documented…

As you age, it gets more and more important to look after your hair. While you may take it for granted in your younger years, hair begins to thin and lose its lustre as a natural part of the ageing…

Hair loss is something that many of us will have to deal with at some point in our lifetimes. Whether it's the first signs of a receding hairline, or you start to lose hair due to stress, it's something that most…

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…

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…

For many men, male pattern baldness is something caused by a genetic sensitivity to something known as dihydrotestosterone (DHT) [1].Many of the most popular hair loss treatments, such as Finasteride and Dutasteride work by blocking DHT which, after regular use, can help to promote hair growth…

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…

Body hair transplants offer an alternative solution for patients who can’t have scalp hair transplants. This is often because their viable donor scalp hair has been used up, or the recipient area needs more hair than is available in the…

Thin eyebrows were a mainstay of 90s fashion. Supermodels, musicians, and actors alike fed the skinny brow trend. Like all trends, thin eyebrows are coming around again. Lots of celebrities have been spotted on social media (and even on the…