The rise of ‘vampire’ treatments hit us back in 2013, with the likes of Kim Kardashian and her comrades opting for weird and wonderful facials using re-injected blood. At the time, these treatments were big news and came with a slight air of disbelief (who wouldn’t be shocked by a photo of Kim with a […]
Have I Got Some Unusual Q’s For You!
Posted onLet’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 […]
Hair Loss: A Double Dose Of Stress
Posted onIf 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, […]
Beware Of Your Hair With a Vegan Diet
Posted onWith 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 […]
Caffeine Shampoo: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Posted onMany 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 […]
Look To Lasers To Transform Your Locks
Posted onAs you’ll know from reading my blog, the choice of hair loss treatments is always increasing. Now, an American company has come up with a new offering which might prove to be a life-changer. HairMax’s new LaserBand device is much like a hair band, designed to simply sit atop your scalp for 90 seconds each […]
Vampire Hairlift: A Bloody Grew-Some Treatment
Posted onIf you haven’t spotted the vampire facelift in the press recently, it’s a potential treatment that claims to erase wrinkles by withdrawing and reprocessing the patient’s own blood. The procedure has gained even more popularity since being used by A-list celebrities, including Kim Kardashian and Bar Rafaeli. Over the past year, it has gained popularity […]
Time To Call Time On Hair Loss?
Posted onWinter 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 […]
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, […]
Has Kim Kardashian Bleached Her Way To Baldness?
Posted onThese days, seeing photographs of females in the spotlight suffering from hair loss is no longer a shock. Most commonly, this loss is caused by wearing hair extensions to provide longer locks, or regularly using dyes and bleach to keep on trend with the latest hair colour. Celebrities including Britney Spears and Manchester’s very own […]