Trichology Tests

Common Diagnostic Trichology Tests Your Hair Specialist Will Perform

If you're looking to prevent further hair loss or are seeking treatment options to help regrow hair, chances are you will need to discuss your hair loss condition with a trichologist. A trichologist needs to conduct some routine trichology tests…

Myths About Hair Loss

The Biggest Myths About Hair Loss Treatment

Hair loss zaps confidence and thinning hair often makes people feel subconscious of their looks making individuals in turn more susceptible to treatments and remedies that strongly suggest they have the ‘magic answer’.Before treating hair loss, you will first need…

PRP Hair Treatment Newcastle: All You Need To Know

PRP Hair Treatment Newcastle: All You Need to Know

There is growing evidence that platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatments can curb hair loss and improve its density in male and female pattern baldness and other types of alopecia [1]. Studies report a 7.29/10 patient satisfaction rate with this form…

Coconut Oil For Hair Health: Benefits, Uses & Tips

Coconut Oil for Hair Health: Benefits, Uses & Tips

Beauty influencers have long been praising the benefits of coconut oil for hair health. It is one of the most effective treatments for hair that feels like straw, as it can deeply moisturise and nourish your tresses, restoring dry, brittle…

Transgender Hair Transplant

Transgender Hair Transplant: Benefits, Risks and Costs

If you are one of the 200-500.000 trans people in the UK [2], you may have considered a transgender hair transplant to complete your gender affirmation process. If so, you are not the only one. People who transition from male…

Hair Breakage At Crown

Hair Breakage At Crown: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

With so many hair styling and colouring options now available, our hair is under more stress than ever. As a result, many people who use heat styling tools and other treatments start to see hair breakage on the crown.Hair breakage…

Human Hair Wigs

The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Human Hair Wig

Hair loss can be a difficult experience. Whether it’s temporary hair loss due to chemotherapy, or a longer-term condition like alopecia areata, it’s normal to feel upset, anxious, or even embarrassed by your hair loss. One study found that 74%…

Temple Hair Transplant Featured Image

Getting A Temple Hair Transplant For Temple Hair Loss

It's extremely common to lose hair around your temples, especially as you get older. In men with male pattern baldness, the hair around your temples is normally the first to go and can be seen as early as Norwood stage 1.While a receding…

Natural Remedy For Hair Loss

5 Great Natural Remedies for Combatting Hair Loss

Have you noticed that your hair is falling out more than usual?
Hair Transplant Horror Stories

Hair Transplant Horror Stories And How To Avoid Them

You may have read about hair transplant horror stories in the news and become nervous about getting this procedure. Some people have been seriously injured, disfigured or even lost their lives after a hair transplant went terribly wrong. However, these…

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…

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]…

DHT Blocker For Women

DHT Blockers For Women: Results, Side Effects, Risks

Losing your hair can have a serious impact on your confidence. That’s why many women seek medication to tackle their hair loss. DHT blockers are known to help with men’s hair loss — but are they also effective for female…

Hair Transplant After 3 Months

Hair Transplant After 3 Months: Photos, Results, Side Effects

Three months after a hair transplant is typically the ugly duckling phase, where shedding has finished but new growth is still sparse or patchy. Some early regrowth may appear, but fuller, natural-looking results usually take 6 to 12 months. Healing…

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

Can Depression Cause Hair Loss?

Good hair gives us a good feeling – everyone knows that. And yet, few people consider the relationship between mental health and hair. This four-part blog series focuses on four mental health conditions as they impact your hair, and what can be done to help.
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…

12 Best At-Home Dry Hair Treatment And Prevention Options

12 Best At-Home Dry Hair Treatment and Prevention Options

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, dry,…

Finasteride After Hair Transplant

Do I Need To Use Finasteride After A Hair Transplant?

Male pattern baldness affects approximately 85% of men at some point in life [1]. While some can manage this condition with hair growth treatments, others require a permanent hair transplant to treat their hair loss. However, surgical hair restoration is…

Can I Get A 100% Needle-Free Hair Transplant?

Can I Get a 100% Needle-Free Hair Transplant?

Fear of needles is extremely common, with 20-30% of the world’s adult population experiencing it [1]. This can make medical interventions difficult and prevent the needle-adverse from getting cosmetic procedures that they feel they could benefit from. Since hair transplants…

Beard Surgery

The Rise in Popularity of Beard Transplant Surgery

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.
Hair Implants For Men: Procedure, Results, Costs & Recovery

Hair Implants For Men: Procedure, Results, Costs & Recovery

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 Genetics

Hair Loss Genetics: Are Your Genes Making You Go Bald?

Genetics play a pivotal role in the development of hair loss in both men and women. In the US alone, 50 million men and 30 million women are estimated to be affected by androgenetic alopecia — more than 30% of…

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…

How Long Does Hair Transplant Redness Normally Last?

How Long Does Hair Transplant Redness Normally Last?

Most hair restoration surgeries have minimal side effects when performed at a reputable hair transplant clinic. However, some minor reactions are natural and very common after this procedure [1]. Redness after a hair transplant is one of the best examples.…

Shampoo Advice

The best shampoo advice

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…

When Does Male Pattern Baldness Start & How Can You Stop It?

When Does Male Pattern Baldness Start & How Can You Stop It?

Male pattern baldness is the most common type of hair loss a man can develop. It has been shown to affect over 85% of men at some point in their lifetime [1]. Chances of experiencing this condition increase as you…

How Long Does It Take To Grow A Beard & Can You Speed It Up?

How Long Does It Take to Grow a Beard and Can You Speed It Up?

Thinking about growing a beard? You’ll need to invest some time in the process. While there is some variation in how long it takes to grow a beard, most men can grow a significant beard within two to four months.…

Alopecia Totalis Causes

Alopecia Totalis: Causes. Symptoms, & Treatment

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…

Do Eyebrows Grow Back? Here’s How You Can Help Them Along!

Do Eyebrows Grow Back? Here’s How You Can Help Them Along

If you are wondering whether eyebrows grow back, you may be experiencing a form of alopecia areata, a dermatological condition or a hormonal imbalance that caused them to fall out. Or you may simply want to learn how to grow…

Wayne Rooney In 2017 (left) And 2024 (right)

Wayne Rooney Hair Journey

The father of three and world-renowned Manchester United player is one of the most famous hair transplant success stories to date. Unlike David Beckham's hair transplant and Xherdan Shaqiri's hair transplant (which have both yet to be confirmed) Rooney had…