Hair Science
Expert articles on hair loss science, treatment research, and evidence-based hair care from our team of pharmacists and trichology specialists.
Wayne Rooney Inspired Gogglebox Star Chris Steed to Get a Hair Transplant
Goggle box star, Chris Steed, reveals his hair transplant in a recent interview with Mirror. He confesses that Wayne Rooney was one of the celebrities that inspired him to get the treatment. Chris started losing hair when he was only 18 years old and believes that he would have been completely bald,
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
Hair Transplants & Tinder – The Surprising Facts
Hair transplants are guaranteed to increase your self confidence and make you feel and look at your best. Most of this is scientifically proven, but there’s another research that I came across the other day which really stood out – how a hair loss treatment can help you improve your Tinder matches s
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?
Plastic Surgeries For Men – Yes, They Exist!
Yes! As surprising as this might sound, know that plastic surgeries for men exist! I know you don’t believe me yet, so let’s name them as they are: HAIR TRANSPLANTS Up to 50% of men will have experienced some degree of hair loss by the time they reach 50 and in most cases it’s due […]
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