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Prince Harry has sparked a lot of conversation about beards and hair loss in men in the past week after mentioning both in his explosive memoir Spare.
In his book, which went on sale on Tuesday, the Duke of Sussex, 38, described the Prince of Wales’ “thin hair” as “alarming”, noting that he was “more advanced than mine” despite being only two years younger than him.
Elsewhere, Harry has spoken about Prince William’s anger that the Queen allowed Harry to keep his beard for their wedding, when William had apparently been denied permission to do the same at his 2011 nuptials.
Dr Furqan Raja, one of Britain’s leading expert hair transplant surgeons from The Private Clinic on Harley Street, explained that it is not uncommon for men not to want to shave their beards for their weddings.
Prince Harry (pictured from September) has sparked much conversation about beards and hair loss in men in the past week after mentioning both in his explosive memoir Spare
He said: “Hair, both facial and scalp, is an important part of a man’s identity and is integral to his self-confidence and image.”
The surgeon speculated: “Prince Harry’s thinning hair and progressive hair loss have received a great deal of media scrutiny recently, so it is likely that the attachment to beard hair is part of the identity get even stronger.”
Progressive hair loss is a huge problem for men with over 6.5 million sufferers in the UK alone.
Dr. Raja described how he often finds that men experiencing thinning and hair loss focus more on growing beards, as a way to compensate for progressive hair loss on the scalp.
In his book, which hit shelves on Tuesday, the Duke of Sussex, 38, described the Prince of Wales’s (pictured) ‘thinning hair’ as ‘alarming’, noting it was ‘further along than mine ‘ despite being only two years old. junior
Dr. Furqan Raja, a hair transplant surgeon, explained how men can focus on their facial hair if it is thinning on top. Prince William is shown here in 2008 with a beard.
He said: “The facial hair trend is thought to have started around the 2008 recession and despite initially being written off as a passing phase, more than a decade later it is stronger than ever and shows no signs of abating.” .
In fact, in 2017, YouGov research showed that between 2011 and 2016, the proportion of British men sporting some facial hair had risen from 37% to 42%.
Here, Dr. Raja reveals how to support hair growth, prevent patchy facial hair, and keep your beard thick and healthy…
APPLY NATURAL OILS
Hair oiling is something that has been done for hundreds or even thousands of years in some cultures, Dr. Raja explained.
It could be beneficial in helping your hair retain moisture and prevent dryness, as well as stimulate growth.
He said: “People use many different types of oil, however I have known my patients use olive oil or coconut oil with good results – organic options with no chemical content are preferable.”
The oil is not only effective for hair growth and protection, but also moisturizes and protects the skin under the beard.
DON’T MAKE THE MISTAKE OF SHAVING IT TO MAKE IT LESS PATCHY
It’s a common myth that shaving your facial hair will cause it to grow back with fewer patches. However, Dr. Raja suggests that this is not the case.
“While hair may feel thicker after shaving, it won’t actually grow any more,” explains Dr. Raja.
Facial hair grows from individual follicles and shaving will not increase them.
“A human hair shaft is thicker at the bottom and thinner at the tip, so when the tip is removed, the thicker base remains and that’s what gives the illusion of shaving making it thicker.” “.
“Shaving will do nothing to treat the irregularity.”
REDUCE YOUR ALCOHOL INTAKE
The hair transplant surgeon explained: “While alcohol itself has not been directly linked to hair loss, it can lead to dehydration which can also dry out hair follicles.”
‘Over extended periods of time, this can also raise acid levels in your body and affect protein absorption.
‘Together, this can have a negative impact on hair follicles and their health, resulting in thinning and loss that can lead to patches of facial hair. Reducing alcohol consumption may help support healthy hair growth.’
TAKING VITAMIN SUPPLEMENTS
Health and nutritional balance are important factors in healthy facial hair growth, yet many of us are deficient in essential vitamins and minerals because we don’t get enough of them in our diet.
Dr. Raja believes that vitamin supplements can be a good way to ensure that you are getting the necessary micronutrients that are essential for hair growth.
He said: ‘However, it’s important to recognize that these need to be tailored to your specific needs, and while supplements can help improve the quality and thickness of your facial hair, it’s important not to expect miracles.
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