Hair Science
Expert articles on hair loss science, treatment research, and evidence-based hair care from our team of pharmacists and trichology specialists.
Are Eyebrow Transplants a Thing Now?
With eyebrows at an all time famous (and all time fullest) let’s discuss the unspoken topic of eyebrow transplants. Is this even a thing? Historically, eyebrows were fixed up with makeup (at most permanent makeup), and actual transplants were few and far apart. However, the “eyebrow phenomenon” goin
Finasteride for Hair Loss – How Safe Is It?
Finasteride is a hair loss medication used specifically for male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia). FDA approved the drug almost 20 years ago (1997), and since then it has been mostly used under the brand of Propecia. HOW FINASTERIDE TREATS HAIR LOSS Finasteride is effective for one specific ty
Freshening Up Cosmetic Surgery Trends
Hair loss surgery is not the only reason people go under the knife to improve their appearance. Actually, anti-aging cosmetic surgery is the most common procedure. However, over the years, cosmetic surgery was substituted by the “freshen-up” trend of non-surgical treatments. These include cosmetic f
Do Hair Transplants Improve Your Dating Life? What the Evidence Says
From Tinder studies to peer-reviewed research, what hair transplants actually do for confidence, attractiveness and dating. An honest look at the evidence.
Growing A Beard; History
Grooming standards today usually imply a clean shaved face. But has it always been like this? What about the times when wearing a long beard was considered the norm? What is influencing these trends? This topic is especially trendy now, since lots of “urban men” love to grow a beard but have to deal
Noticed A Bald Spot? Here’s What To Do Next
If you’ve noticed a bald spot, or excessive hair loss (i.e. hair falling in the shower or when you style it), take action. How soon you react to the issue could define whether you can treat it with hair loss medication or with a hair transplant. Genes (family history of baldness) or excessive stress
Grow A Beard With A Hair Transplant
Not everyone likes to grow a beard, but let’s admit it, every man wants to be able to grow one. Nowadays, beyond being a “masculine trait” it’s also a bit of a style and fashion statement. The world (of beards) is split into 3 types of men: Those who like beards and can grow them […]
Prevent hair loss with everyday habits
In a recent UK study, 1 in 5 women (from 2000 participants) suffered from hair loss, and most of the participants either experienced hair loss in the past or knew someone who did. Most hair loss is genetic and manifests with age, which can be out of our control, but there are a few things you [&hell
Hair Loss Myths; Scams that You’re Wasting Money and Time On
HAIR LOSS MYTHS Beware of the fabricated information out there about hair loss, only intended to make you buy “magic cures” at “premium prices”. Here are a few hair loss myth to look out for: CLOGGED FOLLICLES How many ads have you seen claiming that you’re losing hair because of clogged follicles?
Behind the Scenes with the Hair Repair Clinic Team
We’ve had an incredible 2016 at Hair Repair Clinic and our end of year celebrations went into mid-January, as we reunited our teams from across UK. Everything that we achieve for our patients wouldn’t be possible without our talented, hardworking and passionate surgeons, technicians, surgery and pat
Men Fear Hair Loss More Than Snakes and Spiders
If you thought that in British men fear being bitten by a snake or spider more than having beautiful hair, you were wrong. According to a survey’s results, published in Mirror, amongst British men’s top worst 15 fears, hair loss comes above snakes, spiders and even unemployment. Jamie Stevens survey
The Beard Guide
Most of our patients have a real passion to grow a strong, beautiful and long beard. Unfortunately, some of them can’t do it naturally but their problems end when they make the decision to take destiny in their hands and get a beard transplant. This is for you, our next bread transplant patient. Her
How To Avoid Hair Loss Scams
Here’s how to avoid hair loss scams: GET A FULL DIAGNOSIS Some of our patients tell us that they’ve previously tried treatments that didn’t work, so they are naturally nervous about the next step. The first question we ask is – have you had a full diagnosis? The answer is usually no, and that’s wher
The traumatic effects of hair loss in women
For women, hair is part of our identify. We style it to feel beautiful, powerful, seductive or playful. Bun up usually means let’s get to work and hair down means it’s play time. From childhood we get compliments for our curls or straight hair, for our blonde or brunette colour. We really care about
Workingasadoctor.com Recommends Hair Repair Clinic
Workingasadoctor.com recently recommended Hair Repair Clinic as a “clinic you can trust”. They did an incredible job at outlining what we stand for and how we put our patients’ first. WHAT WE STAND FOR This quote from Workingasadoctor.com is an accurate description of how we become UK’s Most Afforda
How Many Generations Away Are You From Genetic Baldness?
It sounds frightening, but genetic baldness is the primary cause of hair loss, for both men and women. You can go from full locks to a bald crown in a matter of years (if not months) and there’s not much you can do about it. Prince William is an example. This condition is known as […]
We are now offering free consultations in Birmingham
We are now offering free consultations in Birmingham We’ve opened the doors to our state of the art Birmingham clinic for FREE hair transplant consultations. CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION AT OUR BIRMINGHAM CLINIC
Warning Signs In Your Morning Hair Routine
After snoozing one too many times and fighting a head rush as you reluctantly, yet rapidly, abandon your warm covers to confront the day ahead, you come to the realisation that you hate mornings and you have less than 30 minutes to get ready (probably the latter explains the sudden hate). As always,
Hair Loss Facts or Wives’ Tales?
How many wive’s tales do you know from your parents or grandparents? Any favourites? Here are two that we all wish would come true magically: Itchy palms mean that you’re about to receive a lump sum of money (bring on the money!) Eating bread crust would make your hair curly (bring on the savings on
Nordwood 7 Unbelievable Hair Transplant Results – Updated
Chad hair transplant results with Dr. Harris Haseeb are worthy of celebration and a full blog story. Most of our patients, before they come to us, are in a similar position to where Chad was before his transplant. Hair loss is impacting their confidence and careers and making them feel like they’ve
Your 3 Hair Loss Medication Questions Answered
THE MOST COMMON HAIR LOSS MEDICATION QUESTIONS THAT OUR PATIENTS ASK ARE THE FOLLOWING: – Is hair loss medication a substitue for a hair transplant? – Can I take hair loss medication without a prescription? – Does hair loss medication actually work? IS HAIR LOSS MEDICATION A SUBSTITUTE FOR A HAIR TR
Celebrities’ Hair Transplant Stories
Since it’s Friday night, let’s talk about something light – celebrities’ hair transplant stories. THE SECRECY BEHIND HAIR TRANSPLANTS Hair Transplants are common and a very high success rate, yet we still get so many people calling in, who’s lived most of their lives with hair loss because they were
Hair Transplant Cost – What You’re Paying For
The very first question we get from anyone that inquires about a hair transplant: “HOW MUCH WILL A HAIR TRANSPLANT COST ME?” This is also the main reason why many people choose to go bald and avoid treatment- because they are afraid it will cost too much and not give permanent results. We’ve decided
Our Patients Have Some Really Nice Things To Say
At Hair Repair Clinic, our patients are very important to us. We are dedicated to making the treatments safe and the experience stress-free. In exchange they have given us nothing less than praise online and we are deeply grateful for it. Here are some really nice words from our patients on differen