The Institute of Trichologists

On World Cancer Day 2022 (Friday 4th February), leading Trichologist Neil Harvey MIT, and Director at the Institute of Trichologists, takes a look at the impact of Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss: Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA) can be a very upsetting side effect of cancer treatment, which affects around 65% of people on this type of medication. […]

The thyroid is a small but mighty gland in the neck that produces hormones to help regulate the body’s metabolism, digestive system, heart rate and other areas.  When hormone production is disrupted it can affect the body in many ways, including the health of your hair. During Thyroid Awareness Month, Eva Proudman MIT IAT, Chairman

The winter months can cause havoc with your hair, leaving it dry and prone to breakage. Colder temperatures versus central heating along with woolly hat wearing and the after effects of a ‘full-on’ festive period can all have a negative impact on your hair’s overall health, leaving it in need of some TLC. Consultant Trichologist

Many people in the UK and Worldwide take part in Dry January each year – a one-month alcohol free challenge. But did you know… taking a break from alcohol may also benefit your hair? There are many different causes of hair loss; with some of the main causes being genetics, hormones and lifestyle factors such

Benedetto Cusumano MIT WTS, from the Institute of Trichologists, shares his insight into why “what you eat” can really be at the root of a healthy and well-nourished head of hair  The hair is the second fastest growing cell in the human body and you have approximately 120,000 individual hairs growing on your scalp at

Trichology… So many people ‘claim’ to be a Trichologist. It’s so important you have a consultation with a ‘Qualified’ Trichologist (and make sure they mention that bit!) But it’s not only other ‘Trichologists’ that can confuse you, it’s also the world wide web. What a time to be alive; as you can search your symptoms