When it comes to discussing hair loss in general conversation, many people often assume that alopecia is the cause, especially among women. However, few understand that there are in fact several different types of the condition, each with their own causes and symptoms. This weekend, 18-year-old singer Ella Shaw wowed the nation with her vocal […]
These 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 […]
With new research about wonder cures and miracle solutions filling the papers and the web almost every day, it’s a wonder that we’re not all perfectly-formed, disease-free creatures! So, I wasn’t too surprised when a piece of research came out last week, claiming that plucking hairs could be the answer to every follically-challenged soul’s prayers. […]
When names appeared on Coca-Cola bottles last year, people crowded the shelves in search of their own. From Claire and Jess, to Adam and Ben, an array of names were available. But, we failed to notice any that said ‘hair’. Not surprising really, who would share a coke with their hair?! An array of famous […]
In the current issue (23.02.15) of Woman’s Own Magazine, an article asks if a variety of issue are normal or not for women Amongst those, as you might expect, is whether hair loss or fall-out is part of life. Of course that depends….Dr Farjo explains in the article.
Graham Norton was recently photographed stumbling out of a party looking as pleased as punch. Initially, I assumed it was down to one too many glasses of fizz (as is normally the case with paparazzi snaps of celebrity partygoers). However, on closer inspection, I spotted a familiar-looking bottle sat on the top of a bag […]
By Dr Greg Williams With our surgeons meeting new patients every day and hearing their reasons for undergoing hair transplant treatments, we know that there is a wide spectrum of people coming through our doors, whose past experiences can vary. While some will approach us for purely cosmetic reasons, a proportion are booked in after […]
When it comes to bees, like me, your first reaction is probably to run away from the pesky so and sos, or even swat them until they drop. But, this might make you think twice about reaching for the insect swatter. As well as producing honey and helping pollination, bees are now buzzing to the […]
While a hair transplant can be the answer to many a follicly-challenged man (and woman), it certainly isn’t the solution for everyone. We meet thousands of people in consultations every year, who think they’ll walk away with a date in their diary for surgery and that they’ll soon be the proud of owner of fuller […]
Hair thickening sprays, shampoos, lotions and scalp camouflage – these days, there’s a world of products filling the shelves that all claim to give you a full, glossy mane of hair. For some people, a few of these products may indeed help hair growth and thickness. There are, however, many, many more lotions and potions […]