The Journal

The Fix My Hair Journal

Everything you need to know about hair loss, restoration, and recovery. Written clearly. Reviewed by the clinicians we work with.

Read in the order that fits where you are.

Three guided paths through the journal, curated by our editorial team.

Why Am I Losing My Hair?
Hair Loss
Why Am I Losing My Hair?
Understanding DHT, genetics, and what’s actually happening
5 min · 14 Jan 2026
The Norwood Scale Explained
Hair Loss
The Norwood Scale Explained
Which stage are you at, and what does it mean for your options?
4 min · 3 Feb 2026
Female Hair Loss. Why It’s Different
Hair Loss
Female Hair Loss. Why It’s Different
The causes, the patterns, and why your GP probably got it wrong
5 min · 22 Feb 2026
Can Stress Cause Hair Loss?
Hair Loss
Can Stress Cause Hair Loss?
Telogen effluvium explained, and how long it lasts
4 min · 8 Mar 2026
Does Diet Affect Hair Loss?
Hair Loss
Does Diet Affect Hair Loss?
The nutritional deficiencies that accelerate hair loss, and what to eat
4 min · 15 Mar 2026
Will My Hair Loss Get Worse?
Hair Loss
Will My Hair Loss Get Worse?
How to predict progression, and what you can do about it
4 min · 2 Apr 2026
Transplants
FUE vs FUT vs DHI. Which Is Right for You?
The honest comparison of every hair transplant technique
6 min · 20 Jan 2026
Am I a Good Candidate for a Hair Transplant?
Transplants
Am I a Good Candidate for a Hair Transplant?
The honest assessment, what makes someone suitable
5 min · 5 Feb 2026
Transplants
How Many Grafts Do I Need?
Zone by zone breakdown, and what affects the number
5 min · 18 Feb 2026
What Age Should I Have a Hair Transplant?
Transplants
What Age Should I Have a Hair Transplant?
The timing considerations that actually matter
4 min · 10 Mar 2026
Transplants
What If I Need a Second Hair Transplant?
Planning for the long term, what affects whether you’ll need more
4 min · 25 Apr 2026
Days 1 to 7 After Your Hair Transplant
Recovery
Days 1 to 7 After Your Hair Transplant
Exactly what to expect, hour by hour, day by day
6 min · 28 Jan 2026
The Shedding Phase. What Nobody Tells You
Recovery
The Shedding Phase. What Nobody Tells You
Why your transplanted hair falls out, and why that’s completely normal
5 min · 11 Feb 2026
Your Month-by-Month Recovery Guide
Recovery
Your Month-by-Month Recovery Guide
What to expect at every stage of your hair transplant journey
7 min · 19 Mar 2026
When Can I Go Back to Work?
Recovery
When Can I Go Back to Work?
Activity guide by timeline, what’s safe and when
4 min · 7 Apr 2026
How to Sleep After a Hair Transplant
Recovery
How to Sleep After a Hair Transplant
Pillows, positions, and protecting your grafts overnight
3 min · 14 Apr 2026
Exercise After a Hair Transplant
Recovery
Exercise After a Hair Transplant
What’s safe, what’s not, and the exact timeline
3 min · 30 Apr 2026
How to Wash Your Hair After a Hair Transplant
Aftercare
How to Wash Your Hair After a Hair Transplant
The exact technique, step by step for the first 14 days
5 min · 3 Feb 2026
Sun Exposure After a Hair Transplant
Aftercare
Sun Exposure After a Hair Transplant
How long to avoid it, why it matters, and what to do instead
3 min · 20 Mar 2026
Aftercare
Your Fix My Hair Aftercare Product Guide
Which products to use, when to start, and why each one matters
4 min · 8 Apr 2026
Signs of a Healthy Recovery
Aftercare
Signs of a Healthy Recovery
What good healing looks like, and when to contact the clinic
4 min · 16 May 2026
Finasteride Explained
Medications
Finasteride Explained
How it works, what to expect, and the honest truth about side effects
6 min · 26 Jan 2026
Minoxidil Explained
Medications
Minoxidil Explained
Topical vs oral, how it works and who it suits
5 min · 12 Feb 2026
Can I Take Finasteride and Minoxidil Together?
Medications
Can I Take Finasteride and Minoxidil Together?
Combination therapy, the evidence and what to expect
4 min · 5 Mar 2026
Should I Start Medication Before or After a Hair Transplant?
Medications
Should I Start Medication Before or After a Hair Transplant?
Timing your treatment plan for the best long-term outcome
4 min · 19 May 2026
Why Testing Comes Before Treatment
Blood Tests
Why Testing Comes Before Treatment
The seven blood markers that reveal the real cause of your hair loss
5 min · 9 Feb 2026
Your Blood Test Results Explained
Blood Tests
Your Blood Test Results Explained
Plain-language guide to every marker on your Fix My Hair panel
6 min · 27 Feb 2026
Low Ferritin and Hair Loss
Blood Tests
Low Ferritin and Hair Loss
The most commonly missed cause of hair loss, and what to do about it
4 min · 22 Mar 2026
Female Hair Loss. The Complete Guide
Female
Female Hair Loss. The Complete Guide
Causes, patterns, treatments, and what actually works
7 min · 17 Jan 2026
Am I a Candidate for a Female Hair Transplant?
Female
Am I a Candidate for a Female Hair Transplant?
When surgery is appropriate for women, and when it isn’t
5 min · 6 Mar 2026
The Emotional Impact of Female Hair Loss
Female
The Emotional Impact of Female Hair Loss
You’re not alone, and it’s not just vanity
4 min · 28 May 2026
Hair Restoration Glossary
Glossary
Hair Restoration Glossary
25 terms explained in plain language, no medical degree required
8 min · 10 Jan 2026
Will Anyone Know I’m Wearing a Hair System?
Hair Systems
Will Anyone Know I’m Wearing a Hair System?
The truth about detection, and why modern systems aren’t toupees
4 min · 2 Jun 2026
Can You Swim in a Hair System?
Hair Systems
Can You Swim in a Hair System?
Water, chlorine and salt, what holds, and what to plan for
3 min · 5 Jun 2026
Training, Sweat and Your Hair System
Hair Systems
Training, Sweat and Your Hair System
Gym, sport and an active life, without thinking about your hair
3 min · 8 Jun 2026
Everyday Life With a Hair System
Hair Systems
Everyday Life With a Hair System
Wind, weather, weekends and dating, the day-to-day reality
4 min · 11 Jun 2026
What Is Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)?
SMP
What Is Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)?
How tiny pigment deposits recreate the look of a full, close-shaved head
4 min · 14 Jun 2026
SMP vs Hair Transplant. Which Is Right?
SMP
SMP vs Hair Transplant. Which Is Right?
Two very different routes to confidence, and how to choose
5 min · 12 Jun 2026
Does SMP Look Natural?
SMP
Does SMP Look Natural?
The three looks explained, and what keeps results undetectable
4 min · 10 Jun 2026
Products
Does Rosemary Oil Really Work for Hair Loss?
What a 2015 trial against minoxidil actually showed
5 min · 12 Jun 2026
Products
What Should Be in a Hair Growth Supplement?
Six ingredients with real evidence, and the ones to ignore
5 min · 12 Jun 2026
Products
Do DHT-Blocking Shampoos Actually Help?
Ketoconazole, caffeine and what the 2-minute wash really does
4 min · 12 Jun 2026
Medications
Why Topical Finasteride Is Better Than the Pill
Same active, same results, without the systemic exposure
5 min · 12 Mar 2026
Blood Tests
The Blood Test Your GP Never Ordered
Why the marker most likely behind your hair loss goes unchecked
6 min · 28 Jan 2026
Medications
Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil. What the Evidence Shows
Two mechanisms, one strategy, and why together beats either alone
5 min · 5 Apr 2026
Why the UK Average Is £4,820. And What It Means for You
Transplants
Why the UK Average Is £4,820. And What It Means for You
104 clinics, one photo, and a £13,000 spread of quotes
6 min · 7 Feb 2026
Turkey vs UK Hair Transplant: The Real Cost in 2026
Transplants
Turkey vs UK Hair Transplant: The Real Cost in 2026
The headline price leaves out several thousand pounds that matter
5 min · 19 Mar 2026
What Does a Hair Transplant Actually Include?
Transplants
What Does a Hair Transplant Actually Include?
The costs worth checking before you commit
5 min · 2 May 2026
Can You Get a Hair Transplant on the NHS?
Transplants
Can You Get a Hair Transplant on the NHS?
What the NHS does and does not fund for hair loss, and the private options
5 min · 2 Oct 2026