Trichology Blog
The Institute of Trichologists’s blog is home to various blog articles written by a variety of our members and our PR team. The articles include hair loss facts, IOT updates and press releases, developments in Trichology, and more.

Chill out! How To Keep Your Hair Healthy This Winter
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

Dry January may benefit your hair!
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

The recipe for healthy hair growth!
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

How to Stop Thinning Hair
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

Hormonal Hair Loss
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

Understanding our hair and the Menopause
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