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We never guess hair loss
We always test — where appropriate.
GENETICS
Some forms of hair loss have a strong genetic component.
Pattern hair loss can gradually affect the hairline, crown or overall density and may occur in both men and women.
Family history therefore forms an important part of Hair Decode.
We ask:
When did your relatives start losing their hair?
Where did their hair loss occur?
Does your pattern look similar?
Understanding the pattern can help determine whether further professional or medical assessment is appropriate.
AGEING
Hair changes throughout life.
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HORMONAL CHANGES
Hormonal changes can influence the hair-growth cycle. Changes associated with pregnancy, the post-pregnancy period, menopause and other hormonal circumstances may coincide with changes in shedding or density. However, hair loss should not automatically be attributed to hormones. The correct approach is to consider the individual’s history and seek appropriate medical investigation where necessary. Don’t assume. Decode.
RAPID WEIGHT LOSS
Significant or rapid weight loss can sometimes be followed by increased hair shedding. When the body experiences substantial changes in energy intake, weight or nutrition, the hair-growth cycle may be affected. This is why we ask about recent changes in: Weight Diet Appetite Nutritional intake Exercise Lifestyle If hair loss follows a major weight change, that history is important. The timeline matters. Hair Decode helps us ask the right questions rather than immediately blaming the shampoo, scalp or genetics.
NUTRITION
Hair growth requires adequate nutrition. Restrictive diets and genuine nutritional deficiencies can contribute to hair problems in some people. But a suspected deficiency should not simply be diagnosed from the appearance of hair. Our Mineral Check is a complementary hair-based service and should not replace clinically indicated blood testing. Where deficiency is suspected, appropriate medical testing should be considered. Test. Interpret. Refer when necessary.
STRESS
Major physical or emotional stress can be associated with increased hair shedding. Importantly, the timing can be confusing. A person may experience the stressful event first and notice increased shedding later. That’s why our Hair Decode consultation asks: What was happening before your hair changed? Illness, surgery, major stress, significant life events and substantial lifestyle changes can all be relevant history. The objective is not to blame stress for every case. It is to understand the timeline.
ILLNESS
Significant illness, infection, surgery or other physiological stress can sometimes be followed by increased shedding. If hair loss follows an illness, the wider medical history matters. We therefore avoid making the assumption that the hair itself is necessarily the source of the problem. If the pattern suggests an underlying medical issue, appropriate healthcare assessment is essential. Hair Decode is not medical diagnosis. It is a structured hair-focused assessment designed to help identify what should happen next.
MEDICATION
Some medicines can affect hair growth or shedding. Medication history can therefore be an important part of Hair Loss Due Diligence. However: Never stop prescribed medication because of hair loss without speaking with your prescribing clinician. Our role is to record relevant history, help you understand your hair concerns and recommend appropriate professional or medical follow-up. If medication is suspected as a contributor, that conversation belongs with the appropriate healthcare professional.
SCALP CONDITIONS
Love My Scalp. The scalp is living skin containing the hair follicles. Persistent itching, pain, scaling, inflammation, sores or other significant scalp changes deserve appropriate assessment. Scalp conditions can affect the comfort and appearance of the scalp and may be associated with changes in hair. Our Hair Science Therapy approach includes attention to the scalp rather than focusing exclusively on the hair fibre. Healthy hair care starts with paying attention to the scalp.
HAIR DECODE
FROM QUESTION TO UNDERSTANDING Our Hair Decode approach brings these twelve areas together. We ask: What changed? When did it change? What happened beforehand? Is it shedding, thinning or breakage? What does the scalp look and feel like? What information can we obtain from the hair? Does anything require medical investigation? The pathway is: ANALYSIS Establish the baseline. DECODE Understand the information available. TREATMENT Create an appropriate hair and scalp programme. RESULTS Review progress rather than making unsupported promises.