This week marks the return of Trichotillomania Awareness Week – but what exactly is trichotillomania? Trichotillomania – also referred to as TTM or ‘trich’ – is a habitual psychological disorder which causes people to pull out their own hair. This can be from the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, chest, legs or other body parts, resulting in […]
Dry Shampoo: Friend Or Foe?
Posted onIn a recent survey, one in four women claimed they grab the trusty canister in the bathroom cupboard for an ultra-quick fix to refresh their hair. Dry shampoo is the ultimate saviour for many, but just how safe is it? Given the rat-raced society we live in, it’s no surprise that hair care solutions like […]
Preparing Your Hair For Autumn
Posted onAutumn is upon us. As the temperatures start to dip and the days become shorter, our brains and bodies react to the changing seasons in more ways than one. But what does that mean for our hair? When the cold weather hits, our skin tends to get dry and it’s the same case for our […]
Why do Greys Grow?
Posted onMost of us spend our adulthood anxiously awaiting their arrival, with many people finding their first much earlier than they’d hoped. Although grey is very much a hair colour of the moment in some ‘hipster’ circles, many men and women spend hours, as well as hundreds or even thousands of pounds, trying to conceal it. […]
Food For Thought: Fighting Hair Loss
Posted onHave you ever woken up to discover a tuft of hair on your pillow? For some men, it’s tantamount to their worst nightmare, so I’ve got some tips to help protect your locks and prevent your hair from falling out. Although losing up to 100 hairs a day is common for men of all ages, […]
Take Care, Don’t Burn Your Hair
Posted onWhether you require bi-monthly haircuts or use special products to protect your luscious locks, almost all females struggle with those dreaded split ends. So, what does it take to keep your hair intact? Velaterapia – more commonly known as ‘candle-cutting’ – is a Brazilian technique that was established in the 1960s. The process involves gliding […]
Fight The Frizz
Posted onAs the weather heats up it’s easy to forget it’s not just your skin you need to protect. But what does that mean for your carefully groomed and preserved hair? Whilst you’re soaking up the UV rays, or cooling off in the water, your hair is fighting a losing battle against heat and humidity. Exposure […]
The Artas Robotic System – Your Questions Answered
Posted onBy Dr Greg Williams A lot of prospective patients that walk through the doors of the Farjo Hair Institute have a long list of questions they’d like to ask. This is something we love to see as it helps make sure that our patients are correctly informed before they make any decisions. Amongst these questions […]
Team Farjo at FACE Conference in London
Posted onTeam Farjo FACE conference: The 2015 FACE conference for aesthetic and cosmetic medicine to place last weekend at the Queen Elizabeth II Convention Centre in London. After last year’s big success, Dr Bessam Farjo was invited once again to organise and chair the whole day Hair Agenda lecture series. The delegates were mostly doctors looking […]
Beware Of The Fakers
Posted onLast week, the City of London Police issued a warning against potentially lethal hair and beauty products on sale to British consumers. Whilst it wasn’t the first we’ve heard of the dangers of counterfeit products, I was shocked to discover just how hazardous these items can be. Authorities warned that rats’ droppings, arsenic and even […]