Norwood 7

Norwood Stage 7: Photos, Treatments, Results

According to the Norwood scale, Norwood 7 is the most advanced stage of male pattern baldness, which accounts for around 95% of hair loss in men [1].By this stage of hair loss, the hairline recedes enough so that there may…

Can I Get A 100% Needle-Free Hair Transplant?

Can I Get a 100% Needle-Free Hair Transplant?

Fear of needles is extremely common, with 20-30% of the world’s adult population experiencing it [1]. This can make medical interventions difficult and prevent the needle-adverse from getting cosmetic procedures that they feel they could benefit from. Since hair transplants…

Transgender Hair Loss

Transgender Hair Loss & Restoration

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…

What Is Hair Miniaturisation And How Can You Reverse It?

What Is Hair Miniaturisation And How Can You Reverse It?

The vast majority of the 85% of men [1] and 55% of women [2] who experience hair loss at some point in life do so as a result of androgenetic alopecia. However, this condition does not come on abruptly. First,…

Do Ponytails Cause Hair Loss

Do Ponytails Cause Hair Loss?

The ponytail is a much-loved hairstyle, worn by women (and some men) to keep the hair off the face.
6000 Grafts Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

6000 Graft Hair Transplant: Coverage, Costs, Results

Most people only have up to 6000 harvestable grafts at the back of their scalp, so a 6000 graft hair transplant is normally the largest hair transplant you can safely have. However, there are risks associated with such a high…

Menopause Hair Loss

Menopause and hair loss: What it is and how to treat it

For many women, menopause is a particularly trying time in their lives, as hormonal changes trigger several distressing physical and psychological symptoms. It is already hard enough to deal with mood swings, irritability, hot flashes, and loss of a good…

Rosemary Oil For Beard Growth: Benefits, Uses And Risks

Rosemary Oil For Beard Growth: Benefits, Uses and Risks

Rosemary oil is an effective essential oil for hair growth. Recognised for its antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it’s been shown to rival Minoxidil 2% as an effective scalp hair growth agent [1]. But will using rosemary oil for beard growth…

How To Increase Blood Flow To Scalp

Do I need to increase blood flow to the scalp for better growth?

Hair growth is surprisingly slow at around an inch every few months, around 6 inches in total over the year. This growth rate, of course, varies from one person to another with various things affecting it such as nutrition, stress…

Aubameyang Hair Transplant

Aubameyang’s Hair Transplant: Was it Surgery or Spray-on?

While Aubameyang’s hair transplant has only been rumoured and not yet confirmed, fans and sports media seem convinced he had hair restoration surgery. And looking at his photos over the years, there are compelling arguments to support that his miraculous…

Nanoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Nanoxidil Guide: Uses, Results & Side Effects

Nanoxidil is a relatively new hair loss formula that was first released in 2011. Specifically formulated to tackle male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss, Nanoxidil is claimed to have fewer side effects than other medications, while still reducing hair loss and promoting hair…

The Safest Hair Extensions For Thickness

The Safest Hair Extensions for Thickness

Over 55% of women experience hair thinning during their lifetime [1]. So it is not surprising that many choose to wear hair extensions for thickness and to get more volume in their hair, leading to a hair extension market worth…

Eyebrow Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert's Advice On What To Do Next

Eyebrow Transplant Gone Wrong? An Expert’s Advice On What to Do Next

Eyebrow trends have favoured thicker, fuller brows in recent years, leading to a boom in the popularity of eyebrow transplants. Eyebrow transplants account for more than 11% of all hair transplant surgeries in women, and more than 2% in men…

Hair Transplant For Women

Can Women Have Hair Transplants?

Female hair loss and hair thinning are becoming an increasing concern, and not just for women of a certain age. 40% of women under the age of 50 experience hair loss [1], and certain types of alopecia can affect women…

Buzz Cut Receding Hairline

What is the Best Buzz Cut for a Receding Hairline?

Buzz cuts have emerged as a popular and stylish option for those with a receding hairline. Not only is it a low-maintenance way to disguise male pattern baldness, but as many celebrities have shown, the style has proven to be…

Hair Cloning: Potential Cure For Baldness Or Sci-Fi Dream?

Hair Cloning: Potential Cure for Baldness or Sci-Fi Dream?

Hair cloning is sometimes presented in the media as a potential cure for baldness. If you are one of the 85% of men and 55% of women who experience hair loss [1][2], this may seem like very hopeful news.However, hair…

Theo Von Hair Transplant

Theo Von’s Hair Transplants: Why Did He Have Them?

Theo Von’s hair transplants are no secret. As a comedian, he is used to sharing personal stories with the world, and it seems his hair transplant journey is no exception. Theo speaks openly about his transplants on podcasts, although he never…

Hair Transplant After 4 Months

Hair Transplant After 4 Months: Photos, Results, Side Effects

It takes several months to see sustained growth after a FUE hair transplant or a FUT strip surgery procedure. But by month 4 after your hair restoration surgery, you should start to see some proper progress. At this stage, most…

Asian Hair Loss

Asian Hair Loss & Hair Thinning: How To Treat It

Asian hair loss is on the rise. It now affects up to three-quarters of the Asian population, with androgenetic alopecia (AGA) as the cause of hair loss for many women and men [1]. Young Asian people in particular are reporting higher rates…

Why Does My Hair Feel Thinner

10 Reasons Your Hair Feels Thinner and How to Treat It

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…

Accutane Hair Loss

Is Accutane Hair Loss Fact or Fiction?

Accutane is a retinoid drug used to effectively treat and manage severe acne, as well as other skin conditions. As with any treatment, there are potential side effects to taking Accutane, with hair loss and hair thinning among the most…

Hair Loss Products That Work

4 Hair Loss Products That Work

As a Harley Street hair transplant clinic, we often come across queries about non-invasive hair restoration products aimed at reversing male pattern baldness and other types of hair loss, like female pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and telogen effluvium. After…

Finasteride Hairline

Does Finasteride Work For a Receding Hairline?

Finasteride is one of the most effective treatments for receding hairlines caused by male pattern baldness. It’s the most recommended hair loss treatment, with more than 85% of hair loss specialists saying they recommend oral Finasteride to their patients at…

Minoxidil Shampoo

Minoxidil Shampoo: Effectiveness, How To Use, Alternatives

Minoxidil is a primary ingredient of Minoxidil shampoo. The medication is the only topical drug approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) to treat or slow down hair loss. This popular hair growth product can reduce hair…

Diffuse Thinning: Signs, Symptoms, And Treatment Options

Diffuse Thinning: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Hair loss can be a completely normal part of life and most often does not pose a concern, especially when it comes to aging. In fact, over 85% of men [1], and 50% of women [2], will experience hair loss in…

FUE Vs DHI

FUE vs DHI Hair Transplant Procedures: Which is Better?

Did you know that 80% of men are affected by male pattern baldness by the age of 80 [1]? Your hair can make a big difference to your self-confidence, so it’s no surprise that many men decide to get a…

Reverse Grey Hair

Is It Possible To Reverse Grey Hair? A Comprehensive Guide

The mission to reverse grey hair has been ongoing for decades. Hair greying affects 74% of people aged 45-65 [1], and men tend to develop more greys than women.  While hair greying is a natural part of ageing, many people…