The New Year is a time for reinvention, when many of us come up with a list of goals and improvements we hope to make over the next 12 months. Whether you’re aiming to make this the year that you finally use your gym membership, or you’re hoping to take up a new hobby, don’t […]
Although it’s true that men are more likely to lose hair because of pattern baldness, thinning hair and hair loss can also be very common in women too. The causes of hair loss are many and can range from temporary problems, like vitamin deficiencies or stress, to more complex issues including an individual’s hereditary or […]
Hair loss can begin at any age, with one in five men experiencing hair loss before they turn 20. Typically, male pattern baldness – the main culprit behind hair loss – starts to become more prevalent with age. It’s not just men that are affected, either, as women also experience pattern baldness, usually after going […]
Traction alopecia is a relatively common condition, but usually a wholly avoidable one. It’s caused by the hair being repeatedly pulled, usually by wearing tight ponytails, buns or braids. Hair extensions are also a common cause, if they are attached tightly to the roots of the hair – even hair accessories and headwear can contribute […]
Our hair restoration surgeon and founding director, Dr Nilofer Farjo, tells us more about her role at Farjo… 1. What’s your background and how did you come to work at the Farjo Hair Institute? I graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 1998 – my background is in general medicine, but I became […]
A full head of hair is something that many of us take for granted until it’s gone. Hair transplants aren’t a miracle cure – it’s a rather misunderstood process, as some are under the impression that the new hair is fake, or that it will shed soon after the procedure. There are two types of […]
With beards reigning supreme in the male fashion stakes, it’s no surprise that facial hair transplants have been gaining in popularity. A procedure which was pioneered by The Farjo Hair Institute back in 1996, facial hair restoration is commonly used to create a fuller, more uniform beard and to cover facial scarring or other skin […]
The Farjo team attended the BAHRS Autumn Regional Meeting at Manchester Central as part of Aesthetic Medicine North, an annual event for medical aesthetic practitioners. A mixture of hair transplant surgeons, trichologists, hair transplant surgical assistants, clinic owners, patient advisors and semi-permanent pigmentation practitioners from across the country came together to attend the meeting, An […]
Shampooing our hair is something that many of us do on a daily basis without much thought – it’s just a simple part of our routine. That said, despite the fact that many of us have been washing our locks for decades, there are still plenty of misconceptions swirling around out there! Here are some […]
Losing your hair can be a troubling experience, and the myths that exist around hair loss aren’t doing anything to dispel the worry and confusion that some people feel when they notice it. So, here’s the truth behind a few common myths… Bald men have more testosterone Male pattern baldness is the most common cause […]