About Us
Axel Smithies
Hair Specialist & Trichologist
Axel is a Trichologist and hair loss specialist with over 15 years’ professional experience working in leading global hair clinics. Based at a world‑leading hair clinic on Harley Street, London (W1), he provides professional consultations, detailed scalp and hair assessments, and personalised treatment plans tailored to each client’s specific condition and goals.
Axel has trained and worked alongside internationally recognised trichologists and hair transplant surgeons. Having personally undergone hair transplant surgery and advanced regrowth treatments himself, he combines clinical expertise with genuine personal insight, helping clients navigate their hair restoration journey with confidence and clarity.
Each consultation focuses on identifying the most effective course of action. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment plans may include Rapid Regrowth medical treatment, therapeutic hair care, hair transplant surgery, or a carefully structured combination of treatments designed to restore and maintain long‑term hair health.
Professional Credentials & Expertise
- 15+ years consulting in hair loss and hair restoration
- Advanced trichology training and clinical scalp analysis
- Specialist in androgenetic alopecia diagnosis and management
- Experience in surgical hair transplant planning (Micro FUE)
- Structured regrowth and hair stabilisation treatments
- Harley Street clinical practice
Treatment Philosophy
Accurate diagnosis first. Correct treatment second.
Axel’s approach is consultation‑led and medically informed. By prioritising accurate diagnosis and understanding the underlying cause of hair loss, he ensures that every treatment recommendation is appropriate, effective, and tailored to the individual client.
A Premium International Hair Restoration Setting in the Heart of London
Strand Hair Restoration operates from a refined, private clinic on Harley Street, London W1 — a location internationally recognised for medical excellence, discretion and specialist practice. The setting reflects our philosophy: calm, professional and clinically focused.
Based within a premium international hair clinic, Strand Hair Restoration provides access to advanced medical and surgical hair restoration treatments. Clients benefit from a consultation-led approach that combines trichology expertise with clinically recognised treatment pathways, including medical regrowth therapies and surgical hair transplant solutions when appropriate.
A Consultation-Led Environment
Our consultation room is intentionally structured for detailed trichology assessment. The space allows for:
- Private, one-to-one clinical discussion
- Scalp examination and follicular assessment
- Diagnostic analysis in a professional setting
- Clear, structured treatment planning
The environment supports clinical precision while maintaining comfort and confidentiality.
Purpose-Built Treatment Room
For clients proceeding with treatments in-clinic, they are carried out in a dedicated medical room designed to uphold hygiene, safety and discretion.
The space is configured for advanced non-surgical hair restoration procedures, ensuring:
- Clinical standards of cleanliness
- Professional medical lighting
- Patient comfort throughout treatment
- Strict adherence to safety
