Minoxidil Before And After Featured Image

Minoxidil Before And After: Photos & Results

Originally used as a treatment for high blood pressure, Minoxidil is now best known as one of the world's most successful hair loss treatments. Soon after its approval, reports suggested that up to 80% of patients taking it as an antihypertensive drug…

4000 Grafts Hair Transplant

4000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

If you’re considering a hair transplant, it’s important to understand how many grafts you’ll need for the results you want. A 4,000 graft transplant is usually recommended for people with advanced hair loss, such as men with male pattern baldness…

What Type Of Curly Hair Do I Have And How To Care For It?

What Type of Curly Hair Do I Have? (And Curly Hair Care Tips)

Knowing your hair type is important because it offers a better understanding of its qualities. Being aware of what your hair needs and where its weaknesses lie allows you to provide it with the specific care that will help it…

Eyebrow Transplant Cost

Eyebrow Transplant Cost UK

Hair transplantation clinics across the UK offer eyebrow transplants to repair overplucked eyebrows, fill in patchy areas, or create fuller, more shapely brows. In 2022, 13.5% of all hair transplant procedures were performed on the eyebrow, making this the second…

Norwood Stage 2: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood Stage 2: Photos, Treatments, Results

Norwood 2 is one of the earliest stages on the Norwood scale in which hair loss becomes visible. At this stage, any hair loss may be difficult to spot, though it can lead to a receding hairline.As Norwood 2 is…

Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone

Does Finasteride Lower Testosterone Levels?

Finasteride is a popular hair loss medication. Always or often recommended by more than two-thirds of hair loss specialists, Finasteride is proven to create great results for those experiencing male pattern baldness [1]. But there are known side effects of…

How Often Should I Wash My Hair To Keep It Strong And Healthy

How Often Should I Wash My Hair to Keep It Strong and Healthy?

It is a common misconception that washing your hair too frequently causes hair loss. In fact, studies show that doing so can lead to a decrease in dandruff, scalp itchiness and dryness, strand greasiness and hair shedding [1]. So how…

Hair Transplant Falling Out After 1 Year

Why Is My Hair Transplant Falling Out After 1 Year & Can I Fix It?

It’s unusual for transplanted hair grafts to fall out a year after a hair transplant, but it can happen. Hair shedding at this point is normally due to native hair loss or another type of alopecia, which can be triggered…

Hair Transplant With Long Hair

Can You Have a Hair Transplant With Long Hair?

Having to shave parts of your scalp can be a problem if you’re trying to get a hair transplant without anyone knowing. Moreover, having visible hair transplant side effects, such as scabs and redness on their scalp, has deterred many…

Finasteride Guide

Finasteride Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Finasteride is a drug used to treat male pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia. Both topical and oral versions are available, but oral tablets are by far the most popular. In fact, Finasteride tablets are the most commonly prescribed…

Hyaluronic Acid For Hair

How To Use Hyaluronic Acid For Stronger, Sleeker Hair

If you’re into skincare, you’ve probably encountered hyaluronic acid. This powerful hydrating agent is used in tons of cosmetic products to moisturise and hydrate the skin, giving you a dewy fresh-faced look. But there’s increasing hype around using hyaluronic acid…

Botox Scalp Injections

Botox For Hair: Do Botox Scalp Injections Promote Hair Growth?

Botox, or botulinum toxin-A, is well-known for its skin-smoothing properties. But can it help improve your hair?While many articles focus on Botox conditioning treatments — which don't actually contain any Botox — these treatments don't tend to help with hair…

2B Hair Men

2B Hair for Men: What Is It and How Do I Keep It Healthy?

2B hair is a type of wavy hair. It’s a common hair type for men in the UK because 40% of people of European descent have wavy locks [1]. Of the remaining 60%, 45% have straight hair, and 15% have…

Haircuts For Balding Men

Balding on Top? 14 Best Haircuts for Balding Men & 5 to Skip

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…

Hair Falling Out In Clumps

Hair Falling Out In Clumps: Causes, Diagnosis And Treatment

Hair falling out in clumps can be a distressing experience. A small amount of hair loss is normal in the shower or while brushing your locks — healthy people are expected to shed 50-100 strands per day [1]. However, sudden,…

Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

22 Ways To Treat & Repair Damaged Hair At Home 

Healthy hair is smooth, soft, and shiny, regardless of its natural texture. However, it's not always easy to keep it this way. As a result, many of us, particularly women, end up with dry and damaged hair that looks and…

Hair Loss Consultation Questions

8 Hair Loss Consultation Questions You Should Ask

Hair loss can occur for a number of different reasons but if your hair loss is sudden or you it starts shedding in large amounts, it may be time to book yourself in to see a Trichologist.
Nanoxidil Vs Minoxidil

Nanoxidil vs Minoxidil: Which Is Better For Hair Growth?

Minoxidil is one of the most popular hair loss treatments among patients and clinicians alike, with more than half of hair transplant surgeons prescribing it to their patients [1]. But with more and more people searching for effective hair loss…

Glycolic Acid For Hair

Glycolic Acid for Hair Loss: Benefits, Risks & Alternatives

Using glycolic acid for hair loss may have crossed your mind after having seen social media trends touting its many benefits. It is presented in the media as a gentle but powerful exfoliant, a pH balancer, a treatment for common…

Hair Transplant Swelling Featured Image

How To Prevent And Reduce Hair Transplant Swelling

Almost all hair restoration surgery patients experience some hair transplant side effects, whether it’s soreness and scabbing after a hair transplant, or complications like infection. Serious complications are rare, as hair transplants are generally very safe. However, some studies have…

What Kinds Of Hair Loss Can Be Repaired

What Kinds of Hair Loss Can Be Repaired?

Both men and women fall victim to hair loss and baldness, but what are the causes and what can be done about it? We see television ads, internet posts and other advertisements that boast products that can miraculously combat baldness…

Mirena IUD Hair Loss Causes, Symptoms And Solutions

Mirena IUD Hair Loss: Causes, Symptoms and Solutions

Approximately 160 million women worldwide use intrauterine devices (IUDs), making up 14% of the total number of contraceptive users [1]. While hormonal IUDs are 99% effective in preventing pregnancy [2], they can also produce side effects in some users, including…

Too Late For A Hair Transplant

Is It Too Late For A Hair Transplant?

From age to genetics to stress, there are many factors that impact balding and hair loss. Over time, these traits can combine to leave you with major hair loss that impacts your self-confidence.This can leave you wondering if it’s too late…

Woman With High Porosity Hair

High Porosity Hair: The Definitive Guide For Porous Hair

High porosity hair tends to lack shine and strength compared to healthy hair, and is more prone to hair breakage. In contrast, healthy hair tends to have relatively low porosity, making it highly reflective and shiny [1]. Highly porous hair easily…

Types Of Alopecia

Types Of Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Alopecia is a catch-all term that means hair loss. There are lots of different types of alopecia that affect people in the UK and across the world. In fact, most of us will experience some kind of hair loss at…

Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss

Do Steroids Cause Hair Loss?

Anabolic steroids, often referred to simply as "steroids", are usually taken for building muscle mass. Anabolic steroids are structurally similar to testosterone, and some behave in a similar way. So you may be worried that taking steroids can lead to…

What Is DHI Hair Transplant

What Is a DHI Hair Transplant and How Does It Work?

Considering a hair transplant? Hair loss can have a significant impact on your mental health and how others perceive you [1], which has led to a steady rise in hair transplant procedures around the world. You may have heard of direct…

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.
Frontal Balding

Frontal Balding: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

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…