Hair transplant blog

Over 85% of men [1] and 50% of women [2] will experience some sort of hair loss during their lifetime.Although many people may panic when they start to notice their hair falling out or their scalp feeling itchy, it’s not…

Whether you’re trying to grow out a bad haircut or keeping an eye out for potential hair loss, it can be annoying when it feels like your hair hasn’t grown as fast as you would have hoped.In general, an average…

Celebrities with alopecia have been in the spotlight recently. At the 2022 Oscars ceremony, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke about his wife's hair loss — creating a now-infamous moment that will go down in…

Mounjaro is a new and promising medication, recently approved in the US and the UK for treating type diabetes and weight loss. However, like any drug, it can also have adverse effects, and a lesser-known one is that Mounjaro can…

Rogaine (or Regaine in the UK) is the brand name of the popular hair growth medication Minoxidil. It has two major product ranges: Rogaine (Regaine) for men and for women, as both genders can benefit from this treatment. Minoxidil has a…

Finasteride is one of the most widely used hair restoration products for male pattern baldness. More than two-thirds of International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) members recommend using 1mg of Finasteride daily for hair loss [1].Unfortunately, Finasteride is known…

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment is tried and tested and has been found quite effective against hair loss, with one study showing it reduced male pattern baldness symptoms in 93% of participants [1].However, recently, a new version of this treatment…

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…

When it comes to hair loss, you could spend hours researching whether you’re going to be one of the two-thirds of men who experience some hair loss during their lifetime [1].You can be bombarded with plenty of reasons why you…

Women’s hair loss at the back of the head can be worrying and difficult to spot until it becomes advanced. Around half of all women will experience some degree of hair loss at some point in their lives [1]. The…

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…

Opting for a hair transplant is a great route of treatment for certain forms of hair loss, including male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness.Hair transplants have gained a significant amount of popularity over the past few years, especially with…

If you are interested in the best ways to use diluted rosemary oil for hair growth, you are likely one of the 85% of men or 55% [1][2] of women to experience hair loss during their lifetime. Fortunately, you are…

Confused about which type of hairline you have? It’s not always easy to tell the difference between a widow’s peak vs a receding hairline. And if you’re worried about androgenetic alopecia, it can be an important distinction to make. This condition…

Reality star Jake Quickenden has been very open about his hair transplant procedures. When discussing his experience, he said, “Anything that boosts your confidence and makes you feel better about yourself can only be a good thing” [1].As an advocate…

While hair loss can be unsettling, it is also a common phenomenon. 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] experience it at some point in their lives, and it doesn’t always have to lead to balding. A good…

Caffeine is the world’s most popular stimulant. Famously found in coffee, tea, and energy drinks, most adults drink at least one of these beverages every day. In the UK alone, people drink around 95 million cups of coffee every day.Caffeine…

It’s normal to shed up to 80-100 hairs per day [1], but if you’re noticing more hair loss in the shower than usual, it may be best to see a hair doctor. Trichologists are known as hair doctors despite the fact…

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…

Sylvester Stallone has been in the public eye for decades. Like many celebrities, his appearance is an important part of his career and something he’s willing to invest in. When Stallone’s hairline changed in the early 2000s, it prompted fans…

Fewer than 5% of hair restoration surgeries involve over 4000 grafts [1], so among well-reputed hair clinics, an 8000-graft hair transplant is almost unheard of. That is because most patients have neither advanced enough alopecia to warrant this extraordinary graft…

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…

Hair loss can be a completely normal part of life and most often does not pose a concern, especially when it comes to aging. In fact, over 85% of men [1], and 50% of women [2], will experience hair loss in…

PRP hair treatment is becoming steadily more popular as people recognise its benefits. PRP is a treatment for hair loss and has excellent research backing — a comprehensive review including 30 studies with 687 patients found that 29 out of…

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…

It’s every man and woman's worst nightmare… going bald. Unfortunately for many, hair loss is a very common thing that can affect more than 50% of women [1] and up to 85% of men [2] in their lifetimes.However, just because…