Alcohol After A Hair Transplant

Alcohol After A Hair Transplant: Why To Stop & When You Can Start

FUE and FUT patients should avoid alcohol for 7 days after a hair transplant to promote graft survival, reduce bleeding, and support healing. Alcohol can thin the blood, increase inflammation, and delay recovery, which raises risks such as infection or…

Hair Transplant After 10 Years

Hair Transplant After 10 Years: Results & Side Effects

With 95% of our hair in the 2-6 year anagen (growth) phase at any given time, it’s only natural for your hair to experience significant changes over 10 years [1]. Transplanted hair is no different, and you can be sure…

Smoking After Hair Transplant

8 Ways Smoking Can Impact Hair Transplant Results

Smoking significantly reduces hair transplant success by slowing healing, increasing infection risk, limiting oxygen to grafts, and worsening ongoing hair loss. Quitting smoking several weeks before a hair transplant (and remaining smoke-free afterwards) can improve graft survival, recovery speed, and…

My Hair Is So Thin I Can See My Scalp

My Hair Is So Thin I Can See My Scalp: What Should You Do?

Hair thinning may be something that naturally occurs with age, but that doesn't mean that it isn't disappointing the first time you notice your scalp peaking through your hair.Whether you are male or female, hair thinning is something that can…

Is Dimethicone Bad For Hair - Featured Image

Dimethicone For Hair: Pros, Cons & Hair Type Suitability

Dimethicone is a silicone-based polymer widely used in haircare for smoothing, conditioning, and protecting hair. It coats hair shafts, locks in moisture, and enhances shine, though it can cause buildup, especially on fine or oily hair. Safe and hypoallergenic, it…

Jason Cundy Hair Transplant

Jason Cundy’s Hair Transplant at the Wimpole Clinic

Jason Cundy, ex-footballer turned broadcaster, has undergone a 3,000 graft FUE hair transplant at the Wimpole Clinic. After years of considering the procedure, he finally committed in March 2026. Here, find out how Jason revealed his decision to undergo a…

Second Hair Transplant

Should You Get A Second Hair Transplant?

Getting hair restoration surgery is a big decision. So what happens if you don’t get the results you want from a single hair transplant? Should you get a second hair transplant procedure, or is it better to accept and embrace…

Hair Loss During Pregnancy

Hair Loss During Pregnancy: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Losing hair during pregnancy isn't common, but it can be scary despite all the other bodily and hormonal changes you're experiencing. Generally, women lose an average of 50 to 150 hairs over a 24-hour period [1].During this exciting but intense time of…

Xherdan Shaqiri Hair Transplant

Xherdan Shaqiri Hair Transplant: Everything You Need to Know

Many footballers have taken the step to restore their hair by undergoing a hair transplant. Although they may not come out and openly talk about it, the results seem to speak for themselves when we look at players such as David…

Does Rogaine Work

Does Rogaine work?

Rogaine is one of the most popular hair loss treatments on the market. It's a topical solution for hair loss that can be purchased over-the-counter. Its active ingredient is Minoxidil, a proven treatment for hair loss. With so many different hair…

Itchy Scalp Means Hair Growth

Does An Itchy Scalp Mean My Hair Is Growing?

Eager for your hair to start growing? You could be looking for signs everywhere, especially if your scalp starts to itch.Unfortunately, in most cases, an itchy scalp doesn’t mean hair growth. In fact, an itchy scalp is more commonly linked…

Medications That Cause Hair Loss

Medications That Cause Hair Loss

Hair loss can be a side effect of many medications, causing patients and those undergoing treatment a lot of stress. Telogen effluvium is the most common type of drug-induced hair loss [1]. It’s a type of hair loss that can…

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,…

The History Of Hair Loss Treatments

Weird & Wonderful: The History Of Hair Loss Treatments

It’s not just contemporary society that has a fascination with a hairy man; throughout the centuries, hirsuteness has been much sought after as a sign of virility and manliness. Modern treatments for hair loss, such as FUE, are incredibly effective with natural-looking and permanent results. Unfortunately, this hasn’t always been the case. Here’s a closer look at some of the treatments men have endured throughout history in an attempt to halt or reverse the hair loss process.
Machine Gun Kelly Hair Transplant

Machine Gun Kelly’s Hair Transplant: Did It Happen?

Machine Gun Kelly‘s hair has gone through some dramatic changes over the years. While he hasn’t publicly confirmed undergoing a hair transplant, all the evidence points towards him having had at least one hair restoration procedure.MGK has even shared photos…

Can Hair Grow Back After Balding Naturally

Can Your Hair Grow Back After Balding Naturally?

Growing your hair back after going bald is a very common desire among those who have experienced any kind of permanent hair loss.Most men who experience hair loss can suffer from confidence issues, with the presence of hair loss even…

Hair Tattoo For Men

Hair Tattoo For Men: Facts, Success Rate, Before and After Photos

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…

How To Get A Natural Looking Hair Transplant

How To Get A Natural Looking Hair Transplant

Many hair transplant patients worry about whether their hair transplant will look natural. It's an understandable concern — when you're investing money and hope in hair restoration surgery, you want to know your hair will look good at the end…

Onion Juice For Hair Growth: Fact Or Fiction?

Onion Juice For Hair Growth: Effectiveness, Benefits, Recipe

Onions are known for their intense smell and strong flavour. For this reason, it’s not exactly a common ingredient in shampoos or other hair products. So it’s perhaps surprising that more people are turning to onion juice for hair growth.But…

Finasteride Gynecomastia

Finasteride Gynecomastia: What You Need To Know

Finasteride is often used to treat hair loss — specifically, male pattern baldness. It's extremely successful, with studies showing it can halt hair loss in up to 90% of men [1]. Finasteride is generally considered safe, whether you use it on its own…

Azelaic Acid Hair

Azelaic Acid for Hair Growth: Can It Treat Hair Loss Conditions?

Azelaic acid for hair growth is gaining interest in the world of research. This natural compound is known for its use in skin health serums and treatments, but there’s some promising research on its role as a treatment for hair…

Hair Test For Allergies

Hair Test for Allergies: How Well Does It Really Work?

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…

Does Conditioner Cause Hair Loss Or Damage Your Scalp?

Does Conditioner Cause Hair Loss or Damage Your Scalp?

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 and…

Rosehip Oil For Hair

Is Rosehip Oil Good for Hair Loss? Evidence Review 2026

You may be wondering whether rosehip oil is good for hair loss, since its purported hair health benefits have started to receive a lot of attention online. There is no simple answer to that question since few scientific studies have…

6 Common Types Of Hormonal Hair Loss: Symptoms & Treatments

6 Common Types Of Hormonal Hair Loss: Symptoms & Treatments

Hormones are essential to the good functioning of our body, and some of them play an important role in healthy hair growth. However, when they are insufficient, excessive or imbalanced (or we are overly sensitive to them), they can also…

Treatment For Hair That Feels Like Straw

10 Most Effective Treatments for Hair That Feels Like Straw

If you’re looking for treatments for hair that feels like straw, you are probably experiencing hair dryness. This can happen for multiple reasons, from being out in the hot sun for too long to excessive heat styling to using hair…

Can Stress Cause Hair Loss

Anxiety And Hair Loss: Can Stress Cause You To Lose Hair?

Stress can sometimes be a positive presence, motivating and creating the impetus to reach a target or a goal. However, too much stress can lead to anxiety and this is a far less desirable emotion, causing not just psychological effects but also physical manifestations too. One such symptom is hair loss; we take a closer look at how stress and anxiety can lead to this.
Combination FUE & FUT Hair Transplants

Combination FUE & FUT Hair Transplants: The Complete Guide

A combination FUE-FUT hair transplant uses both major surgical hair restoration techniques to maximise graft numbers for patients with extensive hair loss. It’s typically recommended for advanced cases needing 3,000 to 6,000 grafts. Combination FUE-FUT procedures require experienced surgeons, due…