Guides
Our guides explain hair and scalp care
in plain, honest English.
Head spa
What is a Japanese head spa?
What happens in a Japanese head spa, how it differs from a salon wash or scalp massage, who it suits, and when to see a GP about your scalp before booking.
5 minute read
How to choose a head spa or scalp treatment
Practical tips for choosing a head spa or scalp treatment: questions to ask, signs of good practice, claims to be wary of, and when to see a GP instead.
5 minute read
Choosing a professional
Trichologist or dermatologist: who should I see?
How trichologists and dermatologists differ, what each can help with, how to see them in Ireland and the UK, and the hair loss signs that need a doctor first.
5 minute read
What does a trichologist do?
A plain guide to trichology: what a trichologist assesses, the concerns they often help with, the limits of their role, and how to check their training.
5 minute read
Your first trichology appointment: what to expect
What happens at a first trichology appointment, how to prepare, the questions you may be asked, what to ask in return, and what happens afterwards.
5 minute read
Hair loss
Hair shedding: what's normal and when to get help
How much hair shedding is normal, common reasons it increases, signs that need a GP or dermatologist, and practical steps while you wait for answers.
6 minute read
Hair loss after stress, illness or having a baby
Why hair can shed heavily a few months after stress, illness or childbirth, how long it usually lasts, what helps, and when to see your GP about it.
6 minute read