Cumbria Hair Clinic

31/05/2026

26/07/2025

Feels so good when you get the frontals finished before the post office closes on a Saturday.
These pieces are all custom made & coloured for people suffering from Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

23/06/2025

PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release - please share

Dr Rippon Urges Public to Be Cautious Following North East Botulism Outbreak Linked to Counterfeit Botox

The recent outbreak of botulism in the North East has highlighted a dangerous and growing trend of unlicensed, non-medical individuals administering counterfeit ‘Botox-type’ injections, often sourced online. At least 28 confirmed cases of botulism have been linked to these illegal treatments, with some patients suffering severe, paralysis-like symptoms.

Dr Rippon is urging people to be extremely careful when considering facial aesthetic treatments.

“Before undergoing any facial treatment, always consult a medically qualified prescriber. Your safety depends on it,” said Dr Rippon.

Investigations have revealed that illegal, counterfeit “Botox-type” injections were administered by unlicensed individuals operating in non-medical settings. In some cases, patients paid as little as £100 for treatments across multiple areas, believing they were receiving genuine procedures or promotional competition prizes.

Many individuals offering these services present themselves as ‘advanced practitioners’ or ‘aesthetic practitioners with up to 20 years experience’, despite having any formal medical training or qualifications.

Dr Rippon is encouraging the public to ask essential questions before agreeing to any treatment:

What university did you attend to gain your medical qualification?
Are you registered with a recognised governing body such as the General Medical Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, Pharmacy Council or General Dental Council?
Do you hold an appropriate prescribing qualification?

If the answer to any of these questions is no, patients should reconsider proceeding with the treatment.

“Saving money on cosmetic procedures may seem tempting, but it can have life-threatening consequences. It is simply not worth the risk,” Dr Rippon added.

10/04/2025

Please share. We work with the The Little Princess Trust & it’s an amazing charity. They now make their own wigs from the hair you donate which are the best quality.

Thinking about donating your hair to The Little Princess Trust? Thank you!Before you reach for the scissors, please watch our Celebrity Hairdresser Ambassado...

30/03/2025

We are often asked if microneedling is effective for hair loss.
The simple answer is, as always, a question - What kind of hair loss do you have?
You can’t just guess at this.
We see countless ‘cures’ on the internet, but some will cause extensive problems.
A good example is Microneedling over FFA or LPP.
Yes microneedling helps scars & they are both a scarring ( cicatricial) alopecia BUT, they are also from the lichen planus family, which means the are positive for Koebner phenomenon, so microneedling might spread the condition dramatically & speed up the hair loss.
Always get advice from someone who has knowledge of your condition.
More info in the link below

Koebner phenomenon, Isomorphic response, Köbner phenomenon. Authoritative facts from DermNet New Zealand.

28/03/2025

Thanks as always to the lovely lady who allowed me to share my latest creation, giving hope to others with FFA.
This is a 2.75 inch injected skin base, custom coloured & applied with daily removable glue.

28/03/2025

02/12/2024

Just don’t!
We are hearing of many Japanese Head Spas opening with very little or no formal education.
We don’t have a ‘Japanese Head Spa’ we have a treatment room with a lie down basin we use for hair & scalp treatments.
Gimmicks like scalp popping & circulating used water through a waterfall after scraping & damaging the scalp are leading to more cases of hair loss, infection, folliculitis and damage to the five layers of the scalp:
-the skin
-connective tissue
-galea aponeurotica
-loose areolar connective tissue, and the pericranium.
These layers contain a delicate and intricate network which provides nourishment to the hair follicles.
Go to a qualified therapist who will provide bespoke ( and fully insured) service.
CPD courses are not qualifications, they are Continuous Professional Development for people who already have qualifications.
Unfortunately you can buy them off the internet with your Head Spa with no checks.

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