Beard Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert’s Advice On What To Do Next

Beard Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert’s Advice On What To Do Next

Beards and facial hair can boost your self-esteem and confidence, which may be why they're such a popular trend right now. A 2016 survey found that 61% of men aged 18 to 39 have some kind of facial hair and…

Fixing Beard Bald Spots From Alopecia Barbae & Other Causes

Fixing Beard Bald Spots From Alopecia Barbae & Other Causes

Your beard says a lot about you, and it can influence how you are perceived by those around you. [1] Facial hair is highly on trend in the UK, as 54% of men [2] wear it. So, having beard bald…

Gary Goldsmith Hair Transplant

Gary Goldsmith’s Hair Transplant – Everything you Need to Know

Businessman Gary Goldsmith’s hair transplant has been the talk of the internet ever since he entered the Celebrity Big Brother house with a new, luscious head of hair. Famous for being Kate Middleton’s vivacious uncle, commenters were used to the…

Female Hair Loss At Temples

Female Temple Hair Loss: Causes, Prevention, Treatment

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…

Hair Transplant Death Rate

Hair Transplant Death Rate: Should You Be Worried?

Hair transplant deaths are extremely rare, with no reported deaths in the UK. But they can occur when procedures are performed in unsafe conditions, especially in unregulated or unsanitary clinics. Reported fatalities since 2016 mainly involve unqualified practitioners, allergic reactions,…

Hair Extensions Cause Hair Loss

Are hair extensions bad for your hair?

Hair extensions are one of the most popular hair accessories for women. In 2023, the hair extension market was worth more than $4.5bn globally, with demand increasing year-on-year [1]. Hair extensions can enhance the volume and appearance of your hair,…

Scalp 10 Days After Hair Transplant Featured Image

Hair Transplant After 10 Days: Photos, Results & Aftercare

By day 10 after a hair transplant, your scalp will have mostly healed. Most of the scabs will have come off, and you can start to resume many of your regular activities. However, some grafts may still be fragile, so…

UV Hair Protection: How To Keep Your Hair Safe From The Sun

UV Hair Protection: How to Keep Your Hair Safe From the Sun

Protecting your skin from solar radiation is vital, as 48 new melanoma skin cancer cases are diagnosed daily in the UK [1]. However, while most people are aware that using sunscreen is healthy for their skin, not everyone knows they…

Hair Follicle Infection: Symptoms, Prevention And Treatment

Hair Follicle Infection: Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

Hair follicle infections are normally mild skin conditions that most people experience at some point in life. They can affect any part of your body where hair grows, but your scalp is most commonly affected (e.g. scalp folliculitis), as your…

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 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.
Telogen Effluvium Symptoms

Telogen Effluvium: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options

Telogen effluvium is a type of temporary hair shedding caused by stress, shock, or trauma. Research suggests it's the most common cause of diffuse non-scarring alopecia (androgenetic alopecia also known as pattern baldness remains the number one cause of general…

Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Temporal Triangular Alopecia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Temporal triangular alopecia (also known as congenital triangular alopecia) is an uncommon hair loss condition which affects 0.11% of the worldwide population [1]. Its main symptom is a bald spot on your temple or frontal area. Usually detected in childhood,…

How To Fix Heat Damaged Hair

Heat & Hair Loss: How to Fix Heat Damaged Hair

It's well-known that heat can damage your hair. Despite the evidence that overheating your hair can cause split ends, dullness, and even hair loss, many people still go hard with hot tools like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling tongs [1]. So…

Jack Grealish Hair

Jack Grealish’s Hair: How to Get the Look, Even if You’re Balding

Jack Grealish’s thick, perfectly coiffed mane is the envy of men throughout the UK. He’s known for his distinctive style as much as his football skills, and it’s no surprise many people want to recreate his haircut for themselves. For some…

Minoxidil Side Effects Sexually

Are There Any Minoxidil Side Effects, Sexually?

Minoxidil is one of the most used hair loss treatments globally. Three-quarters of hair loss specialists recommend topical minoxidil to their patients, with more than half recommending it often or always [1]. However, you might be reluctant to follow this advice…

Jonathan Joseph Hair Transplant

Jonathan Joseph Hair Transplant: Everything You Need To Know

Footballer hair transplants are getting more and more popular. Rob Holding’s hair transplant is known for being one of the most successful in the game, while Wayne Rooney paved the way for many other men to choose hair restoration surgery.…

Stress After Hair Transplant

Can Stress Affect The Success Of My Hair Transplant?

Stress can have all kinds of effects on the human body from panic attacks to weight loss and, yes, to hair loss. So it is perhaps natural to worry about whether stress can affect your hair transplant, particularly if you're…

The Best Hair Care Routine For Thinning Hair In 9 Easy Steps

The Best Hair Care Routine for Thinning Hair in 9 Easy Steps

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…

Does Masturbation Cause Hair Loss?

Does Masturbation Cause Hair Loss?

Masturbation has been blamed for lots of ailments throughout history, including blindness, fertility problems, and hair loss [1-2]. But even though these myths are still around in the 21st century, they’re not based in fact.There’s no scientific evidence to suggest…

Do Hair Transplants Work

Do Hair Transplants Work?

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…

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…

Does Hard Water Cause Hair Loss

Does Hard Water Cause Hair Loss? A Science-Backed Answer

Do you know if your home is supplied with hard or soft water? Around 60% of the UK uses hard water [1], so there’s a good chance you use it for drinking, washing, cooking, and more. Evidence on hard water…

Joe Swash Hair Transplant

Joe Swash Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

For TV star Joe Swash, his hair transplants were kept under wraps for many years. With many celebs opting for hair transplant surgery (such as Rob Holding and James Nesbitt), it's only more recently that Joe has begun to be more open about his experience with hair…

Why Do People Go To Turkey For Hair Transplant

Why Do People Go to Turkey for a Hair Transplant and Is It Safe?

According to the director of the Turkish Health Tourism Association, nearly a million people visited Turkey for a hair transplant in 2022 — and spent approximately $2 billion on their procedures [1]. This trend is showing no signs of slowing…

Ludwig Scale

Ludwig Scale: Causes, Stages & Treatment

Female pattern baldness is the primary cause of hair loss in women [1]. This type of female hair loss has many symptoms in common with other conditions, such as chronic telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, so it can be tricky…

James Nesbitt Hair Transplant

James Nesbitt Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to want to have hair transplants. Like everyone else, they are just as likely to suffer from male or female pattern baldness at some point in their lives.Some celebrities who have had hair transplants, like…