Infotainment
In Conversation With… Avril Chester
Our series of ‘In Conversation With’ raises awareness of breast cancer. Avril Chester talks to us about the impact of her diagnosis, treatment, hair loss, emotional impact on her and her family, and recovery. She also set up the award-winning charity platform Cancer Central that supports those effected by cancer. Our first conversation, ‘Avril and…
Read MoreIntroducing DAKMATTER
As trichologists, we get excited about any product or service that support hair loss and/ or scalp conditions. We got even more excited when we knew a new product was being launched AND our Advisory Board Member Jacky van Driel-Nguene was part of the team behind it. Welcome to DAKMATTER. What is DAKMATTER? What sets…
Read MoreWhat you need to know about hair replacement systems
Increasingly, our clients are exploring other ways to tackle hair loss or lacklustre hair growth. This is where hair replacement systems can offer an attractive option. Modern and wide-ranging, there is lots of choice to consider. So what do you need to know? Who might want to consider hair replacement systems? Hair loss is a…
Read MoreCan too little iron cause hair loss?
While vitamins are incredibly important to help keep our hair, thick and healthy, so are minerals such as iron, zinc, magnesium and selenium also. Whilst there is plenty of information around the positive impacts of vitamins, there seems to be less awareness about the positive impacts of keeping your essential mineral levels in check to…
Read MoreHair Loss Awareness Month – Why It Matters
Hair loss has been an issue for a long time. The introduction of wigs in society is a sign of people affected by the condition and responding to how it makes them feel, and many treatments from head massages, oils to standing on your head were discussed as a way of trying to resolve the…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Sun Damage to your Scalp
Whether you are getting ready to head somewhere hot, or enjoying some sunny days at home, and that can include bright winter mornings, it’s always useful to think about the effect of the sun on our scalps, perhaps a particular concern if you have balding or thinning patches across your scalp. Have you considered how…
Read MoreCan hair loss and scalp health be improved using vitamins and minerals?
Our hair cell is the second fastest dividing cell in our body and vitamins and minerals are important for normal healthy hair growth. This can mean if we are deficient in key vitamins or minerals, then this may have an effect on the development of our hair. The importance of vitamins and minerals to hair…
Read MoreCase study: racial bias and diagnosis of hair loss conditions on dark or black skin
Case study: racial bias and diagnosis of hair loss conditions on dark or black skin
Read MoreWhat are Trichologists and how can they help me?
What are trichologists and how can they help me?
Read MoreCase study: alopecia areata hair loss – its symptoms, treatment and recovery
Alopecia Areata (AA), is one of the most common hair loss conditions after androgentic alopecia (male or female pattern hair loss). Research suggests that 2 in every 100 people could be susceptible to AA worldwide, which is associated with mental health, anxiety and autoimmune conditions.
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