We’ve all grown up hearing various old wives tales and mysterious and wondrous ways to cure all. However, how much truth is there really in some of these myths. Here, Consultant Trichologist and Manager of Education at The Institute of

With the cost-of-living crisis appearing daily in the news, many are looking for ways to reduce their outgoings and seeking ways to cut back. Hair care is certainly an area that can bring with it additional costs such as regular

Staying ahead of hair loss and shedding during menopause October is Menopause Awareness Month – an issue that is now discussed honestly and openly across the media (as well as in the workplace) allowing for greater understanding, positive awareness and

Hair loss can cause great distress – and yet there are still so many misunderstandings about its causes and treatment. September is ‘Alopecia Awareness Month’ and as such, throughout this campaign, the Institute of Trichologists is proud to highlight the

August is ‘Hair Loss Awareness Month’ and this annual campaign provides a timely opportunity to raise the importance of discussing hair loss and the impact it can have on patients’ lives (whether male, female and whatever their age). Here, the

As much as many of us love the glorious sunshine, sometimes the soaring temperatures which we’re currently enjoying (especially when coupled with high humidity and the dreaded fizz factor) can leave our hair feeling neglected as we ‘scrape’ it back

Hair miniaturisation is a gradual and progressive thinning of individual hair shafts that results in thinner hair and an overall increased visibility of the scalp. A significant number of people with androgenetic alopecia continue to present with some miniaturised hair even though

Following the recent events at the Oscars, there’s one news story making the headlines that is helping to shine a light on a condition that effects so many – Alopecia.  Hair loss in women is very common. A survey by

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Hormones are chemical ‘messengers’ acting as communication tools between different  areas of the body. They are secreted from the endocrine glands in order to trigger a change or effect within a particular organ or tissue. It only requires a microscopic amount

The Menopause can be a difficult time for many women, in part due to the impact it can have on your hair. Consultant Trichologist Eva Proudman MIT IAT WTS gives her tips and advice on coping with the impact of