Why Does Matt Lucas Have No Hair?
Hair loss is extremely common. By the time men reach the age of forty, they have a 50% chance of…
What is the difference between a mature hairline and male pattern baldness?
There are many different types and cause of hair loss; and at the early stages of hair loss it can become quite confusing. When you first begin to lose your hair it can be difficult to determine if you are beginning to get a mature hair line or if you…
Can I get a FUE hair transplant without anyone knowing?
Hair loss is a natural part of life that tends to happen to most men as they age, however some people can find the process embarrassing. At Harley Street Hair Clinic we are experts in FUE hair transplants. Something we get asked a lot is ‘can you have an FUE…
Can Protein Drinks affect hair loss?
Protein shakes are very popular; the shakes are most commonly drunk before, during or after working out. Our bodies need protein for growth and repair, protein helps the muscles to heal up after a workout, if your body does not get enough protein the muscles are unable to heal as…
Can Steroids affect hair loss?
Corticosteroids, also known colloquially as steroids, occur naturally in the body. Man-made steroids act like the natural steroids our body produces; they reduce inflammation and are available in many different forms; tablets, injections, inhalers and lotions. When steroids are prescribed by a doctor, they are used to reduce inflammation and…
Hair Loss London: Why Londoner’s Are Struggling With Their Locks
There are many different factors that play a part in hair loss, including genes and hormones. Factors such as the location in which you live can also affect hair loss. Living in London may contribute to accelerating a pre-disposition to hair loss, this could be due to environmental and lifestyle…
How does a Paleo diet affect hair loss?
The food that we consume on a daily basis can have an effect on hair loss; this is because different foods have different vitamins in them. A change of diet can mean a change in vitamins, and some of these vitamins are essential for hair growth, and others are linked…
Shampoo for thinning hair: Does it work?
There are a huge line of products that claim to aid thinning hair, so we have looked into thickening shampoos to see if they actually work, or if it is a waste of time and money. Do thickening shampoo’s work?If you suffer with thin hair you have probably tried a…
What causes baldness?
Baldness is a common type of hair loss that develops in most men at some stage of their life. Typically the hair begins to thin or recede at the sides and on the top of the head. Generally a bald patch will develop in the middle of the scalp, and…
“It’s quite extraordinary… it’s a miracle!” – Kevin’s Hair Transplant story
What do you do for a living? I work for a well known radio company. When did your hair loss start? When I was about 21. It gradually got worse and worse – most of the front part of my hair was completely missing. How did you hear about Harley…
Q&A with James – firefighter and HSHC patient
What do you do for a living? “I’m a firefighter at a station just outside London.” When did you start losing your hair? “Joining the fire service at 20 kind of coincided with my hair loss starting. Working with 14 firefighters on my watch unfortunately I was the only one…