It’s a moment most people dread: finding the first grey hair. Widely feared as a premature sign of ageing, grey hair has a bad reputation but recent research suggests it might be down to genetics. Researchers at University College London have discovered the gene responsible for grey hair and are confident that it’ll be possible […]
Farjo Awarded First UK Centre of Excellence
Posted onThe Farjo Hair Institute has become the first UK clinic to be granted Centre of Excellence certification for its use of the ARTAS robotic hair transplant system. We are now one of just two centres in Europe to hold the title, which was awarded by ARTAS creator Restoration Robotics Inc. Dr Bessam Farjo, the founder of […]
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 […]
Don’t Rush for The Brush – A Challenge!
Posted onEarlier this week, I read an article in the Daily Mail which stated that the average woman has 103 hairstyles and three hair colours during her life. And, with trends changing so regularly and the latest celebrity looks having such a huge influence on women’s hair nowadays, I wasn’t particularly surprised by this figure. Whether […]
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 […]
FUE Hair Transplant Workshop at Farjo
Posted onFUE or FUT? Doctors and their technicians: Join us in June 2016 for a unique and fantastic educational opportunity Learn how to introduce FUE and FUT into your Practice Optimize efficiency in FUE: Graft survival, donor selection, motorized vs manual, sharp vs blunt, latest robotic advances Assess and compare FUE vs FUT: Indications, Complications, Pros […]
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 […]
Keep Your Hair Strong All Winter Long
Posted onEvery year, as we creep closer to Christmas, I see people taking to the streets in progressively thicker clothing, wrapping themselves in coats and scarves to protect against the chilly temperatures. When it comes to winter weather, everyone prepares for the worst. So, why is it that we don’t do the same for our hair? […]
December 15 Farjo Newsletter Is Out!
Posted onIt’s been an exciting year for the Farjo Hair Institute and as 2015 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at what we’ve been up to. If you’ve decided that 2016 is the year you’ll take steps to address your hair loss, the team is here to help. As 2015 comes to an […]
I’m A Celeb, Get Me Outta ‘Hair’
Posted onHere at the Farjo Hair Institute, we spend our days transforming patients’ bad hair days into success stories. Over the years we’ve seen a wide variety of cases and with the help of our dedicated and talented team, we’ve been able to achieve incredible results – some of which were with a selection of famous […]