Does transplanted hair require special care?

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    Surveyed from the published FAQs of 30 hair transplant providers. The percentage on each highlighted claim is the share of surveyed providers who make that claim on their own sites — it shows how common a claim is, not that it is true. Hover to see who.

    Also asked as: “Do I have to treat my transplanted hair differently?” · “Will my transplanted hair require special care?” · “Any special care for the transplanted hair?” · “Can I treat my transplanted hair like my other hair?”

    Nearly all providers state93%Stated by 93% of the providers we surveyed. Including KBAPEL CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, VJ Clinics, Marc Dauer, Hair Transplant Newport Beach, Sword and Dauer Hair Restoration, Luminary Cosmetic Medicine & Hair Restoration, and 14 more. that transplanted hair does not require special care after the initial healing period and can be treated like natural hair. About a quarter of providers claim33%Stated by 33% of the providers we surveyed. Including AEK Hair, Hair Harmony and You, MONJOVEN Hair Transplant & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, ARC Hair Transplant, Simsek, Micro Fue Turkey, and 4 more. that transplanted hair is permanent and genetically resistant to the hormones that cause hair loss. Hair transplant practice guidelines note, however, that grafted hair can thin over time (Mysore et al., 2021, PMID 34908769).

    About one in seven providers indicate20%Stated by 20% of the providers we surveyed. Including Enhance Clinics by Dr Manoj Khanna, Yeliz Çalı Hair & Beauty, Hair in 1 Day, Dr Manoj Bansals Plastic Surgery Clinic, MHT Clinics, and 1 more. that transplanted hair requires special care for a period ranging from a few days to a few weeks after the procedure. This may include gentle handling, avoiding certain hair products, or following specific washing instructions.

    A few clinics note7%Stated by 7% of the providers we surveyed. Including hairtransplant, ARC Hair Transplant. that while transplanted hair is permanent, the original non-transplanted hair may still thin over time.

    What clinics say

    Claims from clinics' own websites

    In their own words — drawn from 36 clinics whose published guidance fed this answer, showing 24. 4 translated into English from the clinic's own language.

    1. It does not require any special care, it can be treated just like the rest of the hair, such as trimming, applying gel, dyes …
      KBAPEL CIUDAD DE MÉXICO Ciudad de México, MX
    2. The hair will need extra care for a few weeks after the transplant.
      VJ Clinics Kākināda, IN
    3. Your newly restored hair will grow and require the same maintenance as your original head of hair.
      Marc Dauer Los Angeles, US
    4. Your newly restored hair will grow and require the same maintenance as your original head of hair.
      Sword and Dauer Hair Restoration Torrance, US
    5. No. Once fully grown in, transplanted hair is your own natural hair.
      Hair Transplant Newport Beach Newport Beach, US
    6. Transplanted hair after the first few days does not require any care or maintenance compared to the rest of the hair.
      Dr Konstantinos Dionysiou Limassol, CY
    7. No. Since the transplanted hair is your own hair, IT DOES NOT REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL CARE.
      Yeliz Çalı Hair & Beauty Bursa, TR
    8. … new hair from the transplanted hair follicles has grown, it can be combed, cut and dyed like the rest of the hair on your head.
      Luminary Cosmetic Medicine & Hair Restoration Linwood, US
    9. In general, the transplanted hair requires the same regular care as the rest of your hair. Translated
      Myslovych Clinic Lviv, UA
    10. Transplanted hairs are the patient's hair and they behave no differently than the non-transplanted hairs.
      AEK Hair İstanbul, TR
    11. … hair starts growing one can comb, dye, cut as natural hair so no extra care is to be taken.
      Hair Harmony and You Bhubaneswar, IN
    12. No special care is required, once the healing has occurred you can use oil and shampoo of your choice or you can ask your …
      Hairklinik Lucknow, IN
    13. During the first year of the hair graft, some care is needed to promote a good result.
      Hair in 1 Day Benito Juárez, MX
    14. No, you can treat your transplanted hair like you would the rest of the hair on your head.
      Knudsen Sydney, AU
    15. No, you can treat your transplanted hair like you would the rest of the hair on your head.
      The Knudsen Clinic | Auckland Auckland, NZ
    16. Once healing is complete, transplanted hair can be washed, cut, coloured, and styled just like natural hair.
      Enhance Clinics by Dr Manoj Khanna Kolkata, IN
    17. So it is better to take some vitamins supplements post-transplant.
      MONJOVEN Hair Transplant & Cosmetic Surgery Clinic Guwahati, IN
    18. Postoperative care is essential and includes avoiding the sun, following medical instructions, and using gentle products. Translated
      Epical Clinic - Injerto Capilar y Cirugía Estética Murcia, ES
    19. … scalp has recovered completely and new hair has grown one can treat it just like their natural hair.
      Clinic Skin Essence Karol Bāgh, IN
    20. We’ll also talk about how to protect the native hair you still have, to make sure your results look great for decades to come.
      ARC Hair Transplant Petaling Jaya, MY
    21. Just like with native hair, it is always recommended to use medicated shampoos to stabilize the pH of the scalp and nourish the hair fiber. Translated
      DrHenao Latina, ES
    22. No. It can be cut, colored or permed just like the rest of your hair.
      Drs. Berry, Luther & Aronovitz, Hair Restoration Shelby Township, US
    23. The transplanted hair requires special care such as avoiding the sun, not scratching, using mild shampoo, and following medical … Translated
      Model Bell Sevilla, ES
    24. These hairs require no special care beyond what you were accustomed to providing.
      hairtransplant Athens, GR