Hair transplant blog

Body hair transplants offer an alternative solution for patients who can’t have scalp hair transplants. This is often because their viable donor scalp hair has been used up, or the recipient area needs more hair than is available in the…

Finasteride has been used to treat hair loss and promote hair regrowth for many years now. It’s a hugely successful treatment, with one study finding that 83% of men suffering from male pattern baldness stopped losing hair while taking Finasteride…

Getting enough vitamin C is essential for hair health. More than a third of people over the age of 4 don’t have enough vitamin C in their diet [1]. And more than 7% of the US population have a fully-fledged…

Hair transplant procedures are no longer reserved for the rich and famous. There’s been a rise of 152% in the number of hair transplant operations being performed globally over the last 12 years [1]. With affordable hair restoration clinics now…

England right-back Kyle Walker is known for his speed, agility, and commanding presence on the pitch. But when it comes to his hair, there’s some speculation he might not have always been so confident. Like many men with male pattern baldness,…

An increase in the popularity of natural hair loss treatments makes many wonder who would win an efficacy contest between a natural remedy such as saw palmetto vs Finasteride, the most prescribed treatment for androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness).Finasteride is…

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…

Dutasteride and Finasteride are effective treatments for managing male pattern baldness. While only Finasteride is licensed as a hair loss treatment in the UK, several studies have shown that Dutasteride may actually be even more effective at tackling hair loss…

During the warmer summer period, many people experience more hair shedding than usual. A study showed hair loss increased by up to 6% per day in summer, compared to the average hair loss rate [1]. Summer hair loss or seasonal hair…

Minoxidil is one of the most popular treatments for hair loss. It helps reduce hair fall and stimulate regrowth in a whole range of hair loss conditions, from male pattern baldness to traction alopecia. Minoxidil is the second most recommended…

Dutasteride half-life may be a concern if you’re using it as a hair loss treatment. 80% of men experience male pattern baldness by the age of 80 [1], so it’s no surprise that interest in medications to treat this condition…

Hair isn’t made of living cells, so technically all hair is dead tissue [1]. However, when people wonder how they can tell their hair is dead or what dead hair feels like, they are usually referring to dry and damaged…

Hair loss is a serious concern for 77% of cancer patients about to start treatment [1]. However, that is normally in anticipation of treatment-induced alopecia, not a symptom they are already experiencing. In the vast majority of cases, hair loss…

Hair transplants are a great solution to male pattern baldness. They offer a permanent solution to hair loss, but hair transplant surgeries can be expensive or invasive for many men. The average cost of a hair transplant in the UK…

Ophiasis alopecia is probably not the first condition that comes to your mind if you are experiencing hair loss. That is because this rare type of alopecia areata only affects 0.02% of the population [2]. However, if your hair is…

Innovative hair growth therapies have emerged in the past years, hoping to ease the burden of over 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] who experience hair loss at some point in life. PRP hair treatments have been…

Did you know that 80% of men are affected by male pattern baldness by the age of 80 [1]? Your hair can make a big difference to your self-confidence, so it’s no surprise that many men decide to get a…

Sideburns are the link between a man’s scalp hair and beard. And while they’re often overlooked, when you have sparse, thinning, or unruly sideburns, it can make day-to-day grooming pretty tricky.So how can you style your sideburns to make the…

Many people worry that using conditioner could make their hair fall out or irritate their scalp, especially when they notice more hair shedding in the shower. But is conditioner really to blame? In most cases, conditioner doesn’t cause hair loss…

Leaving a few hair strands in your brush or experiencing mild hair loss in the shower can be normal. A healthy adult normally sheds up to 80-100 telogen hairs per day [1].However, a sudden increase in hair shedding suggests that…

While minoxidil isn’t an essential treatment to use after a hair transplant, it is often recommended. It can reduce shock hair loss, accelerate growth, and limit native hair loss, so our hair transplant surgeons often recommend using topical minoxidil as…

Hair mesotherapy is an injection to treat hair loss and improve hair growth. There’s a growing demand for non-surgical cosmetic procedures [1], and mesotherapy fits perfectly with that trend. Current research on mesotherapy is promising — one systematic review involving…

There’s a common misconception that the hair used in hair transplantation is donated by a third party. However, the hair transplanted actually comes from your own body. This is called donor hair, and it’s taken from areas that have healthy…

The market value of aloe vera skin and hair products reached over $1.2 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $1.9 billion by 2031 [1]. And that’s not surprising. Science shows that using aloe vera for hair health can…

Over 35 million men and 21 million women are affected by hair loss globally [1] and not everyone wants to sit back and watch their hair continue to fall out. This is why there's such an extensive range of treatment options out…

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…

Perhaps you have been experiencing hair loss and have spent hours deciding whether or not to see a surgeon about having a hair transplant procedure. You may have been arranging finances and finding out everything there is to know, only…

Hair cloning is sometimes presented in the media as a potential cure for baldness. If you are one of the 85% of men and 55% of women who experience hair loss [1][2], this may seem like very hopeful news.However, hair…

Rosemary oil is one of the best-known natural remedies for hair loss. With several studies backing the use of rosemary oil to treat male pattern baldness, it’s unsurprising that so many people turn to rosemary oil for hair growth [1-4].But…

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,…