Hair transplant blog

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…

Wondering if a hair test for allergies could be the easy, no-needle test you’ve been looking for? Around 6% of UK adults have a food allergy [1]. Hair analysis tests are marketed as a way of identifying allergies or intolerances…

Hair loss is a widespread phenomenon: 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] experience a form of alopecia at some point during their lives. Minoxidil has been one of the most commonly used treatments for decades [3], but…

Hair loss and hair thinning are often seen as being in the male domain, but a significant number of women also experience the loss of hair. In the UK alone, it’s estimated that around 8 million women suffer from one…

A hair tattoo for men, or male scalp micropigmentation (SMP), is a hair loss treatment for men that offers an alternative to a hair transplant. While SMP for women can also have great results, we’ll focus on men for this…

Female hair loss and hair thinning are becoming an increasing concern, and not just for women of a certain age. 40% of women under the age of 50 experience hair loss [1], and certain types of alopecia can affect women…

Chemotherapy is a life-saving medication used for cancer treatment. However, it can wreak havoc on your body. Patients undergoing cancer treatments experience a wide range of side effects, but one of the most obvious is hair loss.Hair loss is rarely…

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].…

If you’re worried about hair loss then washing your hair in the shower can become a source of dread. You may notice hair shedding as you shampoo and condition your hair, or spot clumps of hair in the drain while…

Trichology is the science behind hair and your trichologist is an expert who can look into how to increase your hair growth and improve your hair’s condition. We’ve all seen hair adverts that show models with luxurious locks of hair…

A bald spot on the crown can have a significant negative impact on your self-confidence. Some men feel that hair loss affects their social and even their professional life.If you’re worried about male pattern baldness, you’re in the right place…

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…

Matt Lucas rose to fame as co-creator of the sketch show Little Britain. He donned a number of different wigs to play various memorable characters for the show — but Matt Lucas actually has alopecia, a type of hair loss…

Although hair loss is typically something that's associated with men, there are many women who also struggle with losing hair.In fact, more than 50% of women are expected to experience hair loss at some point in their life [1]. Although…

Approximately 0,3% of the UK population (over 200,000 people) are living with Crohn’s disease [1]. This form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) mainly produces gastrointestinal symptoms, but it can sometimes affect other parts of your body as well. Between 6%…

Hair breakage is a common problem. With so many styling practices now available, it’s no surprise women’s hair is so vulnerable to snapping off mid-strand. But this can sometimes lead to frizzy broken hair on top of the head, which…

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…

Does not washing hair cause hair loss? There’s a lot of debate around how often you should wash your hair to keep it strong and healthy [1]. Some believe washing your hair everyday can make your hair fall out, while…

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.…

The topic of Chris Evans' has divided fans for years. Some are certain that the famous actor's receding hairline must have received some surgical help over the years. Others believe there is nothing about Chris' hair transformations that could not have been achieved…

Jurgen Klopp’s hair transplant is one of the most famous in the Premier League. Unlike many other footballers who’ve had hair transplants, the Liverpool manager has been candid about his procedure, first discussing it in the German tabloid Bild back…

Dutasteride is a highly effective treatment for male pattern baldness, as it can reduce dihydrotestosterone (DHT) levels by over 90% [1]. While it’s currently prescribed off-label for hair loss, it works through mechanisms similar to Finasteride and has many of…

Your hair type plays a significant role in your appearance, the way you see yourself and the way others perceive you. If you are unsure whether 1A hair is straight or wavy or are wondering if your ringlets might be…

Hair transplants are one of the most popular hair restoration methods. In 2021, more than 703,000 hair transplant procedures were performed around the world — a rise of 151% in the last decade [1-2]. Until recently, hair transplants haven't had…

If you are one of the 13.2% of the UK population who smoke electronic cigarettes [1], you may be wondering if vaping can cause hair loss. While there is currently no simple answer to that question, vaping may indeed contribute…

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…

You may have heard online chatter lately about selenium benefits for hair loss. Some of these benefits may be real, but only if you respect the daily recommended dose. While having a selenium deficiency can sometimes contribute to hair shedding (alongside other health…

Both Keeps and Hims are well known in the world of men's health and products. But which of these brands would win in a Keeps vs Hims best choice for hair loss treatment contest? It is difficult to say, as the…

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,…