Trichology
Hair & Scalp Clinics
in London & Kent

Trichology Clinic

Qualified Care for the Scalp and Hair
Jane Mayhead MIT Institute Registered

Jane Graduated from the Institute of Trichologists in 1993.

A consulting Trichologist for London’s famous Hale clinic for many years, Jane also runs a local practice in her Kent home town, where she has campaigned for women with hair loss, and set up a support group there. Her Sensitive and sympathetic treatment of the subject has made her popular with patients. Her Holistic approach is well received, and her attention to dietary issues has proved especially popular.

Jane also shares her expertise and has written a newsletters, provides lectures in salons advising on subjects such as hair loss, scalp problems and damage caused by hairdressing.
She has also featured in many articles for media on topics such as hair loss in publications including The Daily Mirror, The Metro, The Times, Best Magazine, prima, Chat, health magazine and numerous local publications. She also writes about the hair and scalp on websites including Hair and Scalp Expert Jane also featured as the Trichologist for the Regaine for women Campaign. She attended as speaker for the press launch addressing the media about hair loss. Then featured as the ‘Ask the expert’ on the website.

Jane has a range of her own specialist products which treat many difficult scalp problems.


What is Trichology?
Trichology is the science and study of hair. Clinical trichology is the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp.

Very good hair and scalp care depends on expert knowledge, correct diagnosis and suitable treatment by a qualified registered Trichologist. These are the professionals who can help you with hair loss and scalp problems.
All types of hair loss and scalp problems are treated at the clinics.

Why Trichology?
Currently there are numerous products available for scalp and hair care. Sometimes it seems easy to self treat when a problem occurs. Often there may be short term benefit but where the condition persists specialist care is needed. The reason is hair and scalp problems are frequently the result of underlying changes.
The holistic approach is where an individuals hair and scalp condition is related to body changes or external factors.Health, diet and lifestyle all play a part in producing changes and disturbing metabolism. Certain types of hair loss can be caused by vitamin or mineral imbalances. Misuse of products may cause damage to the hair and or scalp.
The clinic treats scalp and hair conditions in both the corrective and preventative sense and will determine the underlying causes, once diagnosed the trichologist can then recommend a treatment program for both home and clinic visits.
Hair and scalp care
The trichology clinic offers a holistic approach to hair and scalp health care. Advice and treatment are available. Clinic and home therapy is recommended after an initial consultation. Combined with trichological products tailored to individual need.
Other therapy may be used which can include, electro and ray therapy or laser treatment may be required. Deep massage therapy is also used. Dietary advice may be needed which may incorporate hair mineral analysis.
The consultation will last one and a half hours and may include treatment, no hairdressing is performed so clients will be given facilities to dry their hair if necessary. This can be discussed when scheduling the consultation.

Reasons to consult a Trichologist

Hair loss:
Losing hair can cause great distress and there are many misunderstandings about its causes and treatment.Androgenetic Alopecia Telogen Effluvium Alopecia Areata Traction Alopecia

Problems of the scalp:
Scalp problems, ranging from dandruff to more inflammatory conditions, occupy much of the trichologists time.Dandruff Atopic Eczema Seborrhoeic Dermatitis Psoriasis:

Hair texture problems:
Problems with hair texture can be caused by over exposure to heat or strong chemicals or by many other stresses and strains to which we subject our hair.

Additional Services

Hair Replacement Clinic
Where appropriate, the trichologist can give full advice and referral to hair restoration/transplant surgeons.A non-surgical hair replacement service is availabe for those seeking to replace or gain added hair in the form of volumisers or wigs. From a fully besopke to ready made there is a wide choice available. Patch cover items can also be made. Full fitting guidance and support is also provided. Advice and support can also be given to those suffering habitual hair pulling or hair loss due to treatment like chemotherapy. For information on any of these services please contact the clinic.

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Locations

The Kent practice is situated within the Medway towns in easy reach of Chatham, Gillingham and surrounding towns.


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