Although hair transplants are what most people think of when considering a hair loss treatment, there’s an ever-increasing range of pioneering treatments available. It may sound like something straight out of a Sci-Fi film, but lasers are gaining in popularity as a treatment to tackle hair loss. What is LLLT? Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), […]
Stress and anxiety can wreak havoc on the body – nausea, shortness of breath and poor concentration are all common physical symptoms when faced with a stressful situation. It can also trigger hair loss, which can be a distressing side effect that actually causes more anxiety for many people. After genetic factors, stress is the […]
Every year, thousands of men travel abroad to undergo hair transplant surgery, enticed by the low cost of the procedure – and every year we hear horror stories of those who have suffered botched transplants and painful after-effects as the result of unregulated clinics. BBC News featured our hair restoration surgeon Dr. Greg Williams in […]
As you age, your hairline will naturally recede. This happens to nearly all men – and some women – and usually starts in the late teens or early twenties. A receding hairline can cause panic in younger men who assume they are starting to go bald, when in many cases it’s simply a maturing hairline, […]
There are frequently hair transplant horror stories cropping up on the news, tales of people who have travelled abroad for cut-price surgery only to end up with disappointing and sometimes painful results. Although it can be tempting to go for a cheap deal, choosing the right clinic or surgeon is a big decision and not […]
In recent years, growing numbers of Britons have turned to hair transplant surgery to offset the signs of hair loss. Whether it be a receding hairline or a thinning head of hair, many see hair transplants as a quick-fix solution to the effects of balding – but is it really that straightforward? Although deciding to […]
There’s been a huge trend in recent years for dyed grey or silver hair, fuelled in popularity by celebrities such as Ariana Grande – rather ironic when you consider the lengths that many of us go to mask our natural greys, as we’re worried about looking ‘old’. Women tend to feel the pressure to dye […]
For many women, hair is more than just something that sits on their head – it’s a reflection of their identity and personal style, and something that is intrinsically linked to their self-esteem. There is a social stigma attached to hair loss, so it can come as a shock to hear that 40% of women […]
So, now we know the best ways to protect our hair from summer damage – but what about if you’ve recently had a hair transplant? There are so many factors to take into consideration if you’re thinking about undergoing surgery, such as cost, recovery time and aftercare, so it’s crucial that you are informed about […]
Everyone knows that as soon as the sun comes out, it’s time to slather on the sun cream to protect our skin. But how many of us take the same care of our hair during summer? A combination of sun exposure, chlorine and salt water can cause hair to become dried out and brittle, so […]