I’m often approached by individuals requesting my endorsement of products and theories surrounding hair loss treatments. Several items, such as Rogaine and Nanogen, are sold on the Farjo e-commerce store and recommended to our patients on a daily basis. Last week, I was approached by Shop Bedding, an American company which – as the name […]
Those of you who live in London might have seen me on the capital’s new television station, London Live, in May. I was being interviewed on the subject of confidence – a concept which usually goes hand-in-hand with conversations about hair transplantation. It’s rare that a patient won’t mention confidence when discussing his or her […]
Between dirty nappies and two-hourly feeds new mums have enough on their plate, without adding unexpected hair loss to the mix. It’s well-known that new mothers can experience significant hair loss after giving birth, with most women losing clumps around three to six months after delivering their child. Known as postpartum hair loss, this can […]
There’s a hair replacement system in America which is making waves at the moment – but for all the wrong reasons. Promising to give women, and apparently men as well, a full head of hair, the Microdot Technique sees a mesh of human hair extensions implanted to the scalp, apparently mixing with the natural hair […]
During my 20 years in the hair restoration field, patients from all walks of life have walked through my doors looking for a solution to their hair loss. In the past, people undergoing hair transplants have tended to keep their surgery a secret – until now. The tide seems to have shifted and, mercifully, people […]
Earlier this week, the Daily Mail reported that Prince Harry has turned to a special diet to slow the rate of his hair loss. It is rumoured that the fourth in line to the throne has been consuming asparagus in an effort to strengthen his existing hair – its high alkaline content has been hailed […]
Christmas time – that magical time of year when families come together, old friends return home from afar and every weekend there’s a different festive celebration to attend. With so many events in your diary, the pressure to look good is on, so it’s no surprise that a notable number of our patients say that this […]
The Farjo Hair Institute was a real talking point for the nation once again this week, as former England player, David Platt, revealed that he had had a hair transplant with a twist. The ex-Manchester City assistant manager underwent a robotic FUE surgeryat our Manchester clinic. The procedure was carried out by myself and the […]
As you may or may not know, I recently joined the Board of Trustees of the Hair Foundation – a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing unbiased information on hair – and this year marks the launch of its National Day of Hair and Skin Health Awareness Roadshow Series in the USA. The goal […]
In America, August is Hair Loss Awareness Month, which shines a spotlight on the prevalence of thinning hair amongst both men and women. Hair loss can be extremely distressing. Women, in particular, can feel as though they are the only person affected by it. My patients often tell me that their self-esteem took a nosedive […]