There’s a lot of advice out there to help you keep your hair happy and healthy — from how often you should wash it to whether you should even bother with shampoo! The trichologists here at The Farjo Hair Institute share their expert advice: Wash your hair regularly By washing your hair regularly, you can […]
How certain medications impact hair growth
Posted onMany things can impact your hair’s growth cycle, including the medications you take. Side effects often subside when medication is stopped, but that doesn’t make the experience any less inconvenient or distressing. It’s important to be aware of all the side effects of your medication beforehand. Here are a few of the most common medications […]
Hair Loss Uncovered — What Are The Signs And When Should You Be Worried?
Posted onLosing hair is often nothing to worry about. We tend to lose between 50 – 100 hairs each day, and our hair cycle works continuously to naturally replenish our follicles. But when should we be concerned? Some signs of excessive hair loss include the following: Gradual thinning of the hair A bald spot that grows […]
Is Hair Loss in Your Twenties Normal? And What Can You Do About It?
Posted onIf you’re experiencing hair loss in your twenties, finding a larger quantity of hair clogging your shower drain, or your once luscious locks looking a little thinner, then you are not alone. Hair loss and thinning are incredibly common for people in their twenties, and when we consider the complex process of hair growth and […]
Can Hair Dye Cause Hair Loss?
Posted onThe use of hair dye is very common, with approximately 69 per cent of women in the UK having used some sort of hair dye in the past – 19 per cent admitting they use it at least once a month*. Plus, with lockdown and tiered restrictions in place over the past several months, many […]
Does weight loss cause hair loss?
Posted onIf you set shedding some pounds as your New Year’s resolution, it can feel like a great achievement to step on the scales and see you’re approaching your target. However, some people find there’s a not-so-pleasant side to their weight loss – their hair is shedding at a far more rapid rate than usual. One […]
Five ways to prevent balding
Posted onDespite the array of shampoos, vitamins and alternative therapies on offer that promise to stop balding in its tracks, unfortunately, there are no sure-fire ways to completely stop hair loss. However, there are a few precautions you can take to slow it down. As hair loss is progressive, early intervention is better – so as […]
Everything you need to know about eyelashes
Posted onWhen you were a child, if you spotted a stray eyelash on your cheek, your first instinct was probably to blow it away and make a wish, without a second thought – but, as an adult, noticing your eyelashes shedding isn’t quite so exciting! Of course, just as the hairs on your head fall out […]
Bad hair habits: What to avoid to get healthy hair
Posted onYou may know that there are some things that are indisputably bad for our hair, such as bleaching, but many people have picked up bad hair habits without even realising the damage that they are causing. So, how many of these hair sins are you guilty of? You’re not washing your hair properly It’s all […]
Is hair loss really more common in summer?
Posted onIt’s officially summer time, even if the British weather isn’t reflecting that! With the longer, warmer days comes an unusual side effect for some people – increased hair loss. So, if you have been noticing more hair stuck to your brush over the past few weeks, don’t panic! It is actually normal. A study conducted […]