Everyone knows that as soon as the sun comes out, it’s time to slather on the sun cream to protect our skin. But how many of us take the same care of our hair during summer? A combination of sun exposure, chlorine and salt water can cause hair to become dried out and brittle, so […]
The 10th World Congress for Hair Research was held in Kyoto, Japan, Oct 31, Nov 2, 2017. This is an occasional event gathering together all the national and regional hair research societies for one global congress. Both Drs Farjo were invited faculty speakers, whilst Dr Nilofer Farjo was on the […]
There are countless remedies available for hair loss, from scientifically developed medication to the less reliable old wives’ tales promising to restore luscious locks to the head. But with so many options and such conflicting advice, it can be hard to know what to do for the best. Here, we offer our top 3 treatments […]
This weekend, The Farjo Hair Institute is set to bring some of the world’s top hair loss experts together, as part of this year’s inaugural International Trichology Congress. Dr Bessam Farjo will host the prestigious two-day event at the Manchester clinic from 25 to 26 March, covering topics such as trichology, endocrinology and nutrition. The […]
Let’s face it – it’s not every day that you’re quizzed on the difference between anagen and catagen, or how to notice telogen effluvium among the various forms of alopecia. As a hair transplant clinic, we recognise the absolute need to make patients feel as comfortable as possible. With this responsibility, we must answer any […]
If you’re worried about your thinning tresses, you might want to take a close look at your wellbeing as a starting point. Believe it or not, stress is the second biggest cause of hair loss after genetics – and here’s the science behind it. Hair has a programmed life cycle, starting with a growth phase, […]
With the rising prominence of healthy eating gurus like Deliciously Ella, the number of people in the UK who follow a vegan diet or champion a plant-based approach to eating has soared over recent years. Today, veganism has been taken up by over one in 400 people, with an increasing number of ‘part-timers’ who observe […]
Earlier this week, I read an article in the Daily Mail which stated that the average woman has 103 hairstyles and three hair colours during her life. And, with trends changing so regularly and the latest celebrity looks having such a huge influence on women’s hair nowadays, I wasn’t particularly surprised by this figure. Whether […]
Many of us rely on caffeine to wake us up in the morning, helping us to feel refreshed and energised. But, can a daily dose of caffeine be trusted to do the same for our tresses? The natural energiser has found its way into the shampoo industry and has been claimed to revitalise roots and […]
Winter is most definitely here. The nights are dark, it’s getting colder and every time I walk past a shop window, I’m reminded that Christmas is just around the corner. Before we know it’ll be 2016 and whether you’re dreading the year flying by so quickly, or already considering your new year’s resolutions, it’s more […]