This week marks the return of Trichotillomania Awareness Week – but what exactly is trichotillomania? Trichotillomania – also referred to as TTM or ‘trich’ – is a habitual psychological disorder which causes people to pull out their own hair. This can be from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, chest, legs or other body parts, resulting in […]
Dry Shampoo: Friend Or Foe?
Posted onIn a recent survey, one in four women claimed they grab the trusty canister in the bathroom cupboard for an ultra-quick fix to refresh their hair. Dry shampoo is the ultimate saviour for many, but just how safe is it? Given the rat-raced society we live in, it’s no surprise that hair care solutions like […]
Giving Up Sex For A Full Head Of Hair? Not Likely…
Posted onThe gossip columns this week have been reporting that male model Giorgos Tsetis gave up sex for six years in his quest to keep his hair, after apparently experiencing a low libido as a side effect of Propecia. It’s not the first time that the issue of affected sex drive with Propecia has been in […]
Preparing Your Hair For Autumn
Posted onAutumn is upon us. As the temperatures start to dip and the days become shorter, our brains and bodies react to the changing seasons in more ways than one. But what does that mean for our hair? When the cold weather hits, our skin tends to get dry and it’s the same case for our […]
Katie Piper Foundation Partners With Farjo
Posted onPeople who have been affected by burns could benefit from free hair transplant surgery as part of their rehabilitative treatments, thanks to a new partnership between the Katie Piper Foundation and the Farjo Hair Institute. As officially announced in their newsletter on July 1, 2015, the Foundation has linked with The Farjo Hair Institute – […]
Team Farjo In It’s A Knockout Challenge!
Posted onOn August 23rd, Drs Farjo along with 8 other team members from the Farjo Hair Institute, took part in 'It's a Knockout Challenge 2015' to raise money for When You Wish Upon a Star Charity. A fantastic opportunity of team bonding and fun and games in the name of a worthy cause. When You Wish […]
Why do Greys Grow?
Posted onMost of us spend our adulthood anxiously awaiting their arrival, with many people finding their first much earlier than they’d hoped. Although grey is very much a hair colour of the moment in some ‘hipster’ circles, many men and women spend hours, as well as hundreds or even thousands of pounds, trying to conceal it. […]
Food For Thought: Fighting Hair Loss
Posted onHave you ever woken up to discover a tuft of hair on your pillow? For some men, it’s tantamount to their worst nightmare, so I’ve got some tips to help protect your locks and prevent your hair from falling out. Although losing up to 100 hairs a day is common for men of all ages, […]
Take Care, Don’t Burn Your Hair
Posted onWhether you require bi-monthly haircuts or use special products to protect your luscious locks, almost all females struggle with those dreaded split ends. So, what does it take to keep your hair intact? Velaterapia – more commonly known as ‘candle-cutting’ – is a Brazilian technique that was established in the 1960s. The process involves gliding […]
Fight The Frizz
Posted onAs the weather heats up it’s easy to forget it’s not just your skin you need to protect. But what does that mean for your carefully groomed and preserved hair? Whilst you’re soaking up the UV rays, or cooling off in the water, your hair is fighting a losing battle against heat and humidity. Exposure […]