What is finasteride? Finasteride is a medication that is commonly used as a treatment for hair loss and baldness. Finasteride reduces the body’s production of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes gradual hair loss, protecting the hair from DHT damage. Does finasteride work? Finasteride is a popular treatment for preventing hair loss and baldness due to […]
Is my hair type hereditary? The link between our ancestors’ hair and our own
Posted onOur parents’ genetics greatly impacts the type, texture, and growth of our hair — but it’s not as straightforward as you may think. Your genetics play a major role in determining your hairs texture — straight, wavy, curly, and the general thickness of individual strands. But this also depends greatly on the variations of the […]
Four things you didn’t know about hair transplant surgery
Posted onHair transplants are a common procedure for those suffering from hair loss, but it’s a decision that requires full understanding and shouldn’t be made lightly. There are different types of hair transplants, including FUE, and Strip FUT. Visit this page of our website for more details on each of the options. If you think that […]
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 […]
Do We Really Lose More Hair When It’s Cold?
Posted onWe know it’s a little worrying to see hair strands clogging up your hairbrush, but shedding hair is normal — in fact, we all lose around 100 hairs every day. Shedding happens as part of the normal growth cycle of our hair, which is a process with distinct phases (anagen, catagen, telogen and exogen) where […]
Is Styling Your Hair Linked To Hair Loss?
Posted onAlthough more commonly linked to genetics or hormones, hair loss can be the result of lifestyle and environmental factors too. Many of us style our hair daily without considering the toll that it could be taking on its health. Let’s discuss how styling your hair could be contributing to hair loss and, importantly, what you […]
The 10 Questions to Always Ask Your Surgeon
Posted onTaking the plunge and booking in for your first hair transplant consultation is something you have no doubt been thinking about for a long time. However, when you decide the time is right, it is crucial to ask your surgeon the right questions to ensure a safe and successful procedure. Here we have compiled the […]
Female Celebrities Who Have Suffered From Hair Loss
Posted onWhen people think of ‘hair loss’, they often mistakenly categorise it as something only men struggle with, when in fact, it affects both sexes. Here we discuss well known female celebrities that have shared their struggles with hair loss. The NHS has estimated that 8 million women in the UK experience hair loss by the […]
What Is Hair Follicle Banking and Is It for Me?
Posted onFor those concerned about hair loss, finding new solutions and planning for the future is extremely important. And thankfully, scientists at Farjo Hair Institute and HairClone are in the process of creating a ground-breaking new treatment for rejuvenation and eventually regeneration, allowing you to ‘stop the clock’ on thinning hairlines. Although the treatment is still […]