Hair transplant blog

Jamie Laing is one of the most recognisable faces from E4’s Made in Chelsea, largely thanks to his shock of white-blonde hair. He has revealed that a hair transplant has enhanced his famous hairline in recent years.So what do we…

Hair loss can be caused by a multitude of reasons. For some people, it can be attributed to genetic factors [1], and for others, it could be temporary hair loss caused by a particularly stressful event in your life.Another reason that people…

If you are wondering why your hair feels thinner, you may be one of the 85% of men or 55% of women who experience hair loss or hair thinning at some point in their life [1][2]. It can be naturally…

Pfizer is the world’s biggest research-based pharmaceutical company. They’re responsible for some of the most successful medications in circulation — including the first UK-approved Covid-19 vaccine. In June 2023, Pfizer received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

Scabs on your scalp can be painful, unsightly, and stressful. They are caused by a multitude of different reasons and conditions – many of which look similar and are easily confused. If this uncertainty wasn't enough to worry about, many…

Scalp micropigmentation for women can be a good way to mask hair loss, especially if it is caused by treatment-resistant forms of scarring alopecia, such as lichen planopilaris. It can also be used to effectively mask hair transplant scars left…

Eager for your hair to start growing? You could be looking for signs everywhere, especially if your scalp starts to itch.Unfortunately, in most cases, an itchy scalp doesn’t mean hair growth. In fact, an itchy scalp is more commonly linked…

Two months after your hair transplant, you may be hoping to see results. Some people will start to see some new hair growth coming through at this stage, especially if they’re using additional treatments like Finasteride, Minoxidil, or PRP hair…

More than five million people worldwide suffer from lupus, a chronic disease causing the immune system to attack healthy organs and tissues – including hair follicles. With hair loss one of the most common symptoms of lupus (reported by up…

Transitioning to another gender is an exciting yet challenging time. One of the issues many transgender people continue to be concerned about is hair care and hair loss. In fact, 37% of ISHRS members reported seeing an increase in hair…

Male pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia) is usually characterised by hair loss around the temples and the development of a bald spot on the crown. But in rare cases of aggressive androgenetic alopecia, men may see hair loss…

As summer is approaching and warmer days are ahead, you may decide to take a trip to the beach, and while a swim in the ocean can be relaxing, you might be worried about the effects of submerging your hair…

For TV star Joe Swash, his hair transplants were kept under wraps for many years. With many celebs opting for hair transplant surgery (such as Rob Holding and James Nesbitt), it's only more recently that Joe has begun to be more open about his experience with hair…

Type 1 hair describes thin, straight hair — a type of hair that’s common in the UK. Around 45% of people of European descent have straight hair, while 40% have waves and just 15% have curls [1]. 1a hair is…

A natural hair transplant can be an excellent option for treating hair loss in the long term. However, not all patients have sufficient healthy hair follicles for a surgical hair restoration. Fortunately, the emergence of Biofibre hair transplants has provided…

Some people believe that Tamsulosin enhances Dutasteride effects against hair loss because these two medications can be successfully combined for treating prostate enlargement. But when it comes to curbing androgenetic alopecia, there are no studies to show that Tamsulosin might…

There is no simple answer to the question of how much does a brow lift cost in the UK. That is because numerous factors can influence its price. The type of procedure you opt for, the clinic and surgeon you…

You may have heard stories of beautiful, noble Chinese and Japanese women who used rice water for hair growth. They believed this hair treatment was the secret to their dark, silky, floor-length tresses. To this day, this natural remedy is…

We often suggest that our readers seek advice from an experienced hair loss specialist before making a decision about hair transplant surgery or other hair loss remedies.This is for two main reasons: the first is that hair transplants may not necessarily be…

Teenage hair loss is more common than you may think. Around 25% of men with male pattern baldness start losing their hair before the age of 21 [1], and between 15.5% and 38.5% of teenagers worldwide experience hair loss [2].…

Since 80% of men and 55% of women experience hair loss during their lifetime [1][2], many people go to great lengths to get healthy hair and keep it that way for as long as possible. Shiny, soft, full hair is…

On average, a UK hair transplant costs £4,820 for a 1,500 graft procedure. But costs vary substantially according to procedure type, number of grafts needed, clinic location, and surgical complexity. At the Wimpole Clinic, our hair transplant prices for FUT…

Castor oil is a traditional natural hair loss remedy that dates back to ancient Egypt [1]. Along with other oils like rosemary and sweet almond, castor oil has been used to stimulate hair growth for centuries.Today, using castor oil on…

Reality star Jake Quickenden has been very open about his hair transplant procedures. When discussing his experience, he said, “Anything that boosts your confidence and makes you feel better about yourself can only be a good thing” [1].As an advocate…

Scalp micropigmentation is an increasingly popular alternative to a hair transplant. Instead of increasing real hair density by transplanting hair into the thinning areas of your head, scalp micropigmentation (SMP) creates the illusion of density by tattooing tiny dots across…

Minoxidil is one of the most popular treatments for hair loss. It helps reduce hair fall and stimulate regrowth in a whole range of hair loss conditions, from male pattern baldness to traction alopecia. Minoxidil is the second most recommended…

If you are one of the 200-500.000 trans people in the UK [2], you may have considered a transgender hair transplant to complete your gender affirmation process. If so, you are not the only one. People who transition from male…

Many hair transplant patients worry about whether their hair transplant will look natural. It's an understandable concern — when you're investing money and hope in hair restoration surgery, you want to know your hair will look good at the end…

Clip-on hair extensions are used mainly by women to create the impression of longer, thicker hair. One survey found that a third of women wear hair extensions, but nearly 90% don’t tell anyone they’re wearing them [1].It’s no surprise so…