There’s a lot of advice out there to help you keep your hair happy and healthy — from how often you should wash it to whether you should even bother with shampoo! The trichologists here at The Farjo Hair Institute share their expert advice: Wash your hair regularly By washing your hair regularly, you can […]
Hair loss can occur for a wide range of reasons, including your genetics, hormone levels, medical and skin conditions, your age, tight hairstyles, as well as your levels of stress and anxiety. Here we discuss hair loss and links to mental health. Anxiety Those that suffer from anxiety may have an increased chance of hair […]
Having a baby comes with many changes and challenges for new mums, and post-natal hair loss might not be top of mind. Despite it being totally normal, it can be very distressing, and understanding more about what it is, why it happens and when it might stop, can often help with feelings of anxiety. What […]
We all know that having a nutritious diet is important for keeping our bodies healthy, our internal organs working correctly and for managing our weight. However, most of us do not consider our hair when it comes to choosing the foods we eat. Having a balanced diet is important for looking after your hair, as […]
Last month, our very own Dr Nilofer Farjo was appointed as the new President (29th) of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) – the leading authority on hair loss treatment and restoration. The appointment took place at the ISHRS’s hybrid 29th World Congress in Lisbon, Portugal, which ran from Thursday 21st to Saturday […]
Last weekend marked the concluding part of the ISHRS 2021 Basics Course In Hair Restoration Surgery – a key educational event in the hair loss calendar. This year’s event ran across two weekends: Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th and Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th August. Participants were able to watch live and engage in discussion […]
The first port of call for many men and women when they start to notice hair loss, or their hairline receding, is to book a doctor’s appointment. However, despite hair loss being such a common problem, many GPs have limited knowledge on the wide range of possible diagnoses and effective treatments including what can be […]
What is the ISHRS? The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is an international, non-profit medical society comprised of over 1,000 members representing 70 countries. It promotes the highest standards of medical practice and medical ethics. What does the ISHRS do? The ISHRS offers continuing medical education to physicians and fosters an environment of open dialogue, […]
Today marks the second and final day of Aesthetic Medicine Live 2021, held at Olympia London. This year, Aesthetic Medicine Live partnered with the UK Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (UKAAPS) with Consortium of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery clinic owners (CAPSCO), to host their annual conference. Dr Greg Williams, from our team, attended the event and […]
What is heterochromia hair? Heterochromia hair is a rare condition that is characterized by the presence of two distinct colours of hair in the same person, which normally presents on the scalp (i.e., the skin covering the head, excluding the face). Typically, those affected will find colours such as brown, blonde and red hair appear […]