As both company owners of all sizes face the shifting challenges of the global marketplace and the business landscape, it can be inspiring to hear about industries that are enjoying renewed success, particularly during turbulent times.
One such industry that has recently seen an encouraging increase in business is the UK’s hair restoration sector, many of which are based in the ‘hub of excellence’ in and around London.
There are signs that the number of people seeking a hair transplant in London has grown steadily in recent months, with some clinics seeing the bounce-back effect that so many businesses were hoping for after the lockdown restrictions were eased.
As so many other sectors are striving for a similar post-lockdown boost, it can be helpful to examine why the hair transplant industry is seeing such a return to a healthy level of demand. So, here are a few of the reasons that might explain why London hair clinics are well and truly back in business.
Travel Concerns
With unpredictable restrictions on travel, along with many people still reluctant to travel abroad, the businesses in the UK are enjoying increased demand that might otherwise have been exported.
This is certainly true of the hair transplant industry which had seen a trend in recent years of more people opting for ‘hair transplant holidays’ in places such as Turkey or USA. With the reduction in travel options and demand, those who might otherwise have gone abroad for their procedures are now likely to be looking for options closer to home, boosting the demand for UK clinics.
Working From Home
As the business world adapts to what many are billing as the New Normal, there has been an unprecedented shift to working from home. While there are pros and cons to this new arrangement across all industries, it provides a particular advantage to the hair transplant sector.
Working from home opens up new options for recovering from a procedure such as hair transplant. Not needing to go into the office and face work colleagues could make a difference to those who may have been sensitive about their postoperative appearance, or those reluctant to take extra time off work to recover.
This new opportunity could appeal to those who had ruled out hair restoration surgery in the past, or it might encourage those who had been considering a hair transplant to take advantage of the new work arrangements while they last.
World-class reputation
While some of the increased demand for London hair clinics may be related to the global trends and cultural shifts, there’s no doubt that some of the capital’s hair transplant surgeons are the best in the world, with many clinics enjoying an established reputation for excellence on an international level.
As spending patterns adjust across the whole spectrum of commerce, it may be that people are spending less on things like travel and social activities, leaving them more able to afford a higher quality service in other areas.
A procedure such as a hair transplant is likely to be a rare or one-off investment, and those looking to improve their appearance will undoubtedly want the best possible results, as well as the security of knowing they are in safe, qualified and expert hands. With so many London clinics offering these reassurances, it’s easy to imagine an increased demand for quality in this sector.
Reduced stigma
Another permanent boost to the hair transplant industry is the increasing acceptability of this kind of treatment. Whereas in the past, there was a stigma around hair restoration, in recent years it has become much less of an issue, with many high-profile sports stars or film stars sharing openly about their hair loss and subsequent treatments, and how happy they are with the results.
Only time will tell which of these cultural shifts will endure in the years ahead, and how they will affect the hair transplant industry and the business world in general.
In the meantime, though, success stories like these are a welcome boost to morale in challenging times, especially if there are lessons to be learned from their success that can help other sectors to enjoy a similar bounce-back effect.
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