Hair transplant blog

Female pattern baldness is the primary cause of hair loss in women [1]. This type of female hair loss has many symptoms in common with other conditions, such as chronic telogen effluvium and alopecia areata, so it can be tricky…

Finasteride is one of the most common forms of treatment that is given to 85% of men who experience hair loss by the age of 50 [1].Despite Finasteride being an effective treatment that, over the course of numerous clinical trials, has…

Although hair loss affects up to 50% of men by age 50 [1] and 8 million UK women [2], there still seems to be a lack of effective topical treatments to prevent baldness. This is mainly because there still isn't…

Beauty influencers have long been praising the benefits of coconut oil for hair health. It is one of the most effective treatments for hair that feels like straw, as it can deeply moisturise and nourish your tresses, restoring dry, brittle…

Sparse eyebrows making you feel self-conscious? You’re not alone. Many people are habitual overpluckers, while others have naturally sparse brow hairs. Some eyebrow hair loss (also known as madarosis) is down to autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata.Our eyebrows are more than…

The Norwood Scale is a chart used to measure male pattern baldness. Trichologists and other medical hair specialists can use it to assess your hair loss and suggest the best possible treatment.Norwood 3 is one of the earliest stages on the hair loss…

Looking for the best beard growth products that actually work? While there aren’t currently too many proven beard growth treatments, some have growing evidence to support their use. Here, we round up all the best beard growth products that really…

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…

Research shows that amitriptyline is effective in treating mood disorders and chronic pain. However, like any medication, it can also have some unwanted side effects [1]. Antidepressants have a reputation for potentially causing hair thinning, especially with prolonged use. So…

Wondering whether hairspray is bad for your hair?. It makes sense —  a few decades ago, hairspray contained harmful substances, many of which could hurt your lungs, damage your hair, and even cause cancer [1-4]. Fortunately, regulations and products have…

Using apple cider vinegar for hair loss sounds too good to be true. And that is because it is — most of the hair benefit claims which have arisen on the internet about this remedy have yet to be proven…

Stress and anxiety are incredibly common, and women are affected more often than men. In the UK, 37.1% of women report high levels of anxiety versus 29.9% of men [1]. Women are also twice as likely as men to be…

When a 2018 video of Harry from Love Island’s hair transplant journey surfaced in 2025 [1][2], it was met with mostly positive fan reactions. The public was relieved to see him share his experience so openly and transparently, as his…

Hair transplants are a great solution to male pattern baldness. They offer a permanent solution to hair loss, but hair transplant surgeries can be expensive or invasive for many men. The average cost of a hair transplant in the UK…

There are tons of treatments available for people suffering from hair loss and thinning hair. From hair transplants to hair fibres, more hair loss products and treatments are in development all the time. Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is often used in…

Approximately 20% of patients seeking medical care for a skin condition are believed to be experiencing a form of eczema [1]. This inflammatory condition can cause rashes, dryness, itching, and discomfort on several parts of your body, including your scalp.…

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…

Most people have seen at least one Kevin Costner film over the years. However, few are aware that at the peak of his fame, the movie star was struggling with male pattern baldness. While it is now common for celebrities…

Losing your hair can have a serious impact on your confidence. That’s why many women seek medication to tackle their hair loss. DHT blockers are known to help with men’s hair loss — but are they also effective for female…

While folic acid is widely known as a pregnancy supplement, the vitamin is increasingly involved in hair-growth discussions. It is estimated that 75% of UK women between 16 – 49 suffer from low folate levels.In this article, we examine whether…

If you are one of the 85% [1] of men or 55% of women [2] to experience hair loss at some point in life, you may have considered the possibility of getting a hair transplant. But it can be difficult…

Scalp folliculitis, according to the NHS, is usually not serious, though it often causes pain, inflammation and itchiness. It is a common scalp problem that can occur in people of any age or gender, however some are more predisposed to…

With high success rates and few serious complications, hair transplants are one of the safest types of cosmetic surgery [1-2]. As well as being very safe, they create natural-looking hairlines that are indistinguishable from the rest of your hair. At the Wimpole…

Hair loss in women in their 20s seems more than a little unfair, doesn’t it? Why would you start losing hair at a time in your life when you expect it to be thick and healthy? Unfortunately for some women,…

Given that up to 95% of your hair is composed of keratin [1], it’s natural to wonder whether protein helps hair growth. And the answer is that it can absolutely help, provided that you are eating a balanced diet that…