Care begins
at the root.

Thinning describes a visible reduction in density, while shedding describes more hairs being lost. They can occur together, and the terms alone do not identify the cause. We assess how the change has developed alongside your scalp and history. The Root Method page explains the clinic programme that may be considered after that individual review.

The scalp gives clinical context for the visible hair pattern, so it is reviewed alongside the changes you have noticed. We consider both before recommending a programme. A concern about density alone does not confirm which approach is appropriate. The assessment helps us discuss whether clinic care fits your starting point or whether another clinical route should be considered.

Understanding the cause helps us decide whether a particular programme is relevant to your hair changes. Different patterns of loss can need different approaches, and appearance alone does not provide a complete assessment. Our article on hair loss explains this in more detail. We review your history and scalp before discussing an appropriate route, without promising new growth.

Yes, you can discuss both during your hair assessment. The hair pathway considers visible patterns and scalp health together with your relevant history. We ask what has changed and examine the area before proposing a next step. More than one concern does not automatically mean more treatment; the recommendation depends on what your individual assessment supports.

We explain why the programme is not recommended and whether another clinical route should be considered. Suitability depends on your history and the scalp assessment, so it cannot be confirmed from the programme name alone. You can ask about the reasoning before deciding what to do next. Attending the assessment does not commit you to starting clinic treatment.