The key to healthier hair is exfoliation. Well, according to some big name brands, that is. Exfoliating shampoos are the latest beauty craze to hit the shelves, with claims that regular exfoliation of the scalp could help reduce the number of hairs shed. In the same way as skin benefits from regular exfoliation, the scalp […]
Can Yoga Prevent Hair Loss?
Posted onYoga is an ancient practice that’s believed to have originated from Buddhists. It’s a firm favourite with supermodels and elite athletes due to its toning and healing qualities. In addition to these benefits, practising yoga on a regular basis has been dubbed as a surprisingly effective way of helping to prevent hair loss. Stress is […]
Is An Arthritis Drug The Answer To Alopecia?
Posted onMost people wouldn’t think to link arthritis to alopecia – until now. An American dermatologist has reportedly restored the hair of an alopecia areata sufferer by administering a drug more commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. As many of you know, alopecia areata is an ailment that occurs when the body’s immune system attacks its […]
Raising A Smile
Posted onThose of you who live in London might have seen me on the capital’s new television station, London Live, in May. I was being interviewed on the subject of confidence – a concept which usually goes hand-in-hand with conversations about hair transplantation. It’s rare that a patient won’t mention confidence when discussing his or her […]
What To Expect When You’re Expecting
Posted onBetween dirty nappies and two-hourly feeds new mums have enough on their plate, without adding unexpected hair loss to the mix. It’s well-known that new mothers can experience significant hair loss after giving birth, with most women losing clumps around three to six months after delivering their child. Known as postpartum hair loss, this can […]
Can You Get The Hair Of Your Dreams From Extensions?
Posted onThere’s a hair replacement system in America which is making waves at the moment – but for all the wrong reasons. Promising to give women, and apparently men as well, a full head of hair, the Microdot Technique sees a mesh of human hair extensions implanted to the scalp, apparently mixing with the natural hair […]
Women Get The Guts To Repair Their Hair
Posted onDuring my 20 years in the hair restoration field, patients from all walks of life have walked through my doors looking for a solution to their hair loss. In the past, people undergoing hair transplants have tended to keep their surgery a secret – until now. The tide seems to have shifted and, mercifully, people […]
Asparagus: The Latest Hair Loss Miracle Cure?
Posted onEarlier this week, the Daily Mail reported that Prince Harry has turned to a special diet to slow the rate of his hair loss. It is rumoured that the fourth in line to the throne has been consuming asparagus in an effort to strengthen his existing hair – its high alkaline content has been hailed […]
All I Want For Christmas Is A Full Head Of Hair
Posted onChristmas time – that magical time of year when families come together, old friends return home from afar and every weekend there’s a different festive celebration to attend. With so many events in your diary, the pressure to look good is on, so it’s no surprise that a notable number of our patients say that this […]
Roadshow Set To Educate The Masses About Hair Loss
Posted onAs you may or may not know, I recently joined the Board of Trustees of the Hair Foundation – a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing unbiased information on hair – and this year marks the launch of its National Day of Hair and Skin Health Awareness Roadshow Series in the USA. The goal […]