The Secret To Healthy Hair With Expert Trichologist Hannah Gaboardi

We interview Hannah gaboardi, the trichologist curing hair conditions such as alopecia from her stunning Nobu hotel clinic.

How did your career lead you to trichology?

I have been in the hair industry since I was 15 years old and during my time working in hair salons, I kept coming across women who were suffering from alopecia. I wanted to know and do more to help them, so I trained to become a trichologist. I have been in the industry for 18 years, and I have my very own “Hair Growth Clinic by Hannah Gaboardi” in Nobu Hotel Portman Square, London.

What is the most wide-spread hair concern you treat? And how do you treat? 

The most wide-spread concern I treat in the clinic is female pattern hair loss as approximately 70% of my clients are female. We aim to treat female pattern hair loss via blood tests, products, topical solutions, and hair injectables. Before every hair treatment, I conduct a thorough hair health consultation with each patient to understand their hair, nutrition and medical history, plus conduct a DNA scan of their hair follicles, so we can create a bespoke right hair treatment course targeting their needs. 

What is your most popular treatment? 

The most popular treatment in the clinic is Superboost; this is exclusive to The Hair Growth Clinic, and is a combination of triple plasma injections, hair vitamin injections and peptide injections, in addition to amino acids to restore damaged and dull hair. 

The treatment is particularly suitable for patients who are experiencing the first signs of hair thinning and hair loss, who regularly colour treat their hair or use hair extensions or have lost their volume and simply need a lift. 

The great thing about the treatment is that there is no downtime, and results are instantly visible and last 2-3months at a time. 

As a female business owner, what difficulties have you faced when starting your own clinics? 

There have been some very long nights which are exhausting and I have also had to limit my social life. That being said, there so many rewards to the work I am able to do within the clinic, and it is all worth it in the end. 

Tell us about some of your favourite hair products.

One of my favourite hair products are the Viviscal Healthy Hair supplements – I have been taking the supplements for over 4 years now, and as Viviscal have over 25 years of scientific research behind them, backed by seven clinical trials, I recommend them to my patients daily.

As well as this, I do love using Shu Umera products, and any other products which are natural.

What is your top hair tip? 

I would definitely advise to treat your hair as you do your skin; cleansing your scalp as much as you would cleanse your skin, and also moisturising your hair shaft. This all supports and maintains healthy hair growth. 

Does diet really affect our hair? What is the best thing we can eat for our hair health?

Of course – you need to be eating foods high in iron and zinc such as red meat, lentils, carrots, oysters, pumpkin seeds, eggs, oily fish, spinach and lemon to support healthy hair growth. Our hair is the last organ our body feeds, and so it is important that we are feeding it with essential vitamins and minerals to support from the inside out. 

What is a common misconception about hair health you’ve heard? 

People often think that, if you are experiencing any type of hair thinning or loss, to not wash your hair as much. I recommend washing hair thoroughly 2-3 times a week for good hair health maintenance. 

What has been the most rewarding client you’ve treated?

Link below to a client of mine who was suffering from Alopecia. The results are 8-weeks apart:

Where do you see the future of hair health leading? 

Hair health is more about just putting a hair mask on, but more so treating the body from within and having blood tests. Consumers are asking more questions and becoming more knowledgeable about how they are treating their hair – no matter the length, colour, or texture.

What is your opinion on LED hair growth stimulation products? 

In my opinion, LED hair growth can work and it just needs to be with a very advanced brand.

What is next for you? 

This year is going to be very exciting for me as I am working towards expanding the clinic and recruiting more staff who are professionals in their own right and have years of experience behind them. I will be looking to expand the treatment offerings within the clinic so patients can benefit from a range of hair health treatments. .

What are your favourite Viviscal products?

I have been taking them for over 4 years now, so the Viviscal Healthy Hair supplements remain a firm favourite. The topicals from the range are also great in maintaining hair from the outside, daily, whilst the supplements benefit your hair from the inside.

Supplements

Why do you think scalp health has been thrust into the spotlight recently? 

During Covid, everyone became occupied with doing their own hair as they could not visit the salon. So, they started treating their hair themselves and so researched more into products, techniques and tips. Scalp health is becoming a real thing now, trending across the industry, as hair loss has been on a rise since Covid.