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UK Hair Transplants Cost Analysis: Choosing the Right Clinic In 2024

To uncover the true cost of a hair transplant in the UK, we sent 104 UK clinics the same photographs with the same desired result. In this exclusive, we reveal the state of hair restoration treatment across the country: from…

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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…

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Male Pattern Baldness: Causes, Stages & Treatment Options

Male pattern baldness (MPB), or androgenetic alopecia, is the most common type of hair loss in men [1]. It affects more than 95% of men by the age of 80 and typically starts before middle age [2]. If you find…

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Minoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

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…

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Hair Transplant Costs In Turkey & Is It Worth The Risk?

The global hair transplant industry is worth more than $6 billion — and a sixth of this value comes from Turkey [1]. Turkey is a popular hair transplant destination, thanks to its cut-rate hair restoration treatments. You only need to…

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Is My Hair Thinning Or Am I Paranoid? When To Speak To A Hair Loss Specialist

Whether we like it or not, our hair plays a vital role in how we look and feel; and if you’re experiencing thinning hair or hair loss it can have a significant impact on your life, self confidence and self-esteem.
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Hair Transplant Recovery: What to Expect

Taking the plunge to undergo hair transplant surgery can be a big step, but it’s one that an increasing number of individuals are opting for. In fact, since 2016, hair transplant surgeries have increased by more 16% worldwide [1].Although it…

What Your Beard Says About You

What Your Beard Says About You

Beards have been on trend for the last few years. And with styles ranging from full beards to stubble to horseshoe moustaches, this trend doesn't look like it's going anywhere.Many of the world's most stylish men sport some kind of…

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4 Hair Loss Products That Work

As a Harley Street hair transplant clinic, we often come across queries about non-invasive hair restoration products aimed at reversing male pattern baldness and other types of hair loss, like female pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. After…

10 Best And Worst Hair Growth Oils – Expert Review 2024

10 Best and Worst Hair Growth Oils – Expert Review 2024

If you feel that your hair is not growing as fast as you would like, you may be wondering about the best and worst hair growth oils to help speed up this process.Normally, your strands grow by 0.35 mm per…

How To Add Colour To Your Hair Without The Use Of Chemicals

How to Add Colour to Your Hair without the Use of Chemicals

We had a good response to our July article “Can Frequent Use of Dyes Contribute to Hair Loss?” We, therefore, decided to produce this article, which gives some natural alternatives to hair dye, which reduce the use of chemicals and its impact on your hair.
Can A Big Forehead Hair Transplant Improve Your Appearance

Can a Big Forehead Hair Transplant Improve Your Appearance?

A big forehead hair transplant can be just as helpful as one performed to fix a bald spot. It is a common hair loss treatment myth that hair restoration surgery can only help people who experience baldness. This simple and…

3 Months Of PRP For Hair Loss Photos, Results & Side Effects

3 Months of PRP for Hair Loss: Before and After Photos, Results

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) continues to grow in popularity as a hair loss treatment. It’s no surprise, as research continues to show promising results for PRP and its role as a treatment for different types of alopecia. According to one review,…

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19 Best & Worst Male Hairstyles For A Receding Hairline

Finding a flattering hairstyle for a isn't easy. Choosing the right style depends on lots of factors, including how much hair you have left, your face shape, and the hairstyle you actually want.Fortunately, there are lots of hairstyles that can work…

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Getting a haircut after a hair transplant – what you need to know

Hair loss affects around 50% of people in the UK and can be a very traumatic experience. Having a full head of luscious, thick hair is often seen as the beauty ideal, so losing your hair can make you feel…

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Eyebrow Tattooing: Pros, Cons, Costs, Alternatives

Eyebrow tattoos are a cosmetic procedure designed to give you low-maintenance, fuss-free eyebrows that always look great. If you have thin eyebrows due to overplucking or eyebrow hair loss, you may have considered eyebrow tattooing. But getting a facial tattoo…

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How To Sleep After a Hair Transplant Surgery

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…

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10 Best Hair Loss Shampoos That Work for Men: Expert Review 2024

If you are looking for the best hair loss shampoo for men, you are probably one of the 85% of males who experience hair thinning by the age of 50 [1]. Since hair loss is more common in men than…

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Finasteride & Pregnancy: Safety, Side Effects, Alternatives

When you’re pregnant or trying for a baby, there’s a lot to think about when it comes to your own wellbeing and the health of your baby. That’s why it’s important to consider the medication you’re taking and whether it’s…

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Are Hair Transplants Safe? Risks, Complications & Safety Measures

With high success rates and few serious complications, hair transplants are one of the safest types of cosmetic surgery [1-2]. As well as being very safe, they create natural-looking hairlines that are indistinguishable from the rest of your hair. At the Wimpole…

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Wayne Rooney Hair Journey

The father of three and world-renowned Manchester United player is one of the most famous hair transplant success stories to date. Unlike David Beckham's hair transplant and Xherdan Shaqiri's hair transplant (which have both yet to be confirmed) Rooney had…

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4000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Results, Costs

If you’re considering a hair transplant, you need to understand how many grafts are needed to get the best results for you. The amount of hair grafts that you need depends on your level of hair loss according to the…

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Hair Transplant For Widow’s Peak

The widow’s peak has been the target of negative connotations throughout history. Originally said to be an omen of early widowhood for a woman, the widow’s peak is a hairline that many make an effort to be rid of. Despite the folklore…

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Can Folic Acid Help Hair Grow?

While folic acid is widely known as a pregnancy supplement, the vitamin is increasingly involved in hair-growth discussions. It is estimated that 75% of UK women between 16 – 49 suffer from low folate levels.In this article, we examine whether…

How Soon Is Too Soon For A Hair Transplant

Can You Get A Hair Transplant Too Early?

Increasingly, younger men are turning to hair transplants below the age of 30 as a solution to hair thinning. While some younger men make good candidates for hair transplant procedures, the success of the results must be considered thoroughly beforehand.Age and…

What Is The Success Rate Of PRP Hair Treatment?

What Is The Success Rate of PRP Hair Treatment?

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair treatment is a promising new treatment for hair loss. It involves harvesting regenerative cells from your blood and reinjecting them to areas of thinning hair to encourage regrowth and regeneration. Research shows encouraging results, but what is…

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Does Not Washing Your Hair Cause Hair Loss?

There’s a lot of debate about how often you should wash your hair to keep it strong and healthy [1]. Some believe washing your hair everyday can make your hair fall out, while others worry that not washing your hair…

Vitamin D And Hair Loss – What’s The Story?

Vitamin D and Hair Loss: Everything You Need To Know

There have been numerous studies into the effects vitamin D has on our general health, most notably it plays a vital role in bone health and the prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. However, recent studies by researchers at Cairo University have also found a link between vitamin D and hair loss, namely whether having a vitamin D deficiency can result in hair falling out.
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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…

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Propecia vs Finasteride: What’s The Difference?

Male pattern baldness is the most common hair loss condition in the world. While there's still no cure for baldness, there are now some very successful hair loss treatments on the market, including Finasteride and Propecia.Propecia is the brand name for the generic drug…

Hair Transplant Statistics 2022

Hair Transplant Statistics (Updated 2024)

Thanks to celebrity hair transplant success stories and the growing business of male grooming, hair restoration surgeries are more popular than ever. Thanks to hair transplant statistics from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, it’s easy for hair transplant…

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Does Finasteride Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Finasteride is one of the most common forms of treatment that is given to 85% of men who experience hair loss by the age of 50 [1].Despite Finasteride being an effective treatment that, over the course of numerous clinical trials, has…

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Does Endometriosis Cause Hair Loss? Expert Review 2023

If you are wondering whether endometriosis causes hair loss, you might be one of the 6-10% of women affected by this disease worldwide [1]. Since you are already likely facing symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, fatigue, or digestive issues,…

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How To Get Finasteride

Finasteride, also known as Propecia, is a popular hair loss drug — but it’s not suitable for everyone. There are a few rare safety concerns around Finasteride, so you can’t just swing by the pharmacy to pick it up. You…

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Steroid Creams For Hair Loss

Steroid creams are often prescribed to treat various skin and scalp conditions, including severe dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and pityriasis amiantacea. In addition to treating skin conditions, steroid creams have shown promising results in tackling hair loss.One in every 170 UK…

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Is Scalp Micropigmentation For Women Really Worth It (and Why)?

Scalp micropigmentation for women can be a good way to mask hair loss, especially if it is caused by treatment-resistant forms of scarring alopecia, such as lichen planopilaris. It can also be used to effectively mask hair transplant scars left…

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My Scalp Hurts When I Move My Hair: All About Scalp Tenderness

If your scalp hurts when you move your hair, you may be wondering if you are suffering from a common scalp problem. Many such conditions, like seborrheic dermatitis [1], atopic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis [2] can indeed cause scalp tenderness.…