The short answer
At high-end London clinics, a first consultation with a trichologist costs around £250 to £345. A leading Mayfair clinic charges from £345 in clinic (from £200 by video), and a Harley Street clinic charges £250 for an hour. Follow-up appointments are shorter and cost less. Prices vary with the clinic, the length of the appointment and what’s included.
Trichologist fees at high-end UK clinics
| Clinic | First consultation | Follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| A leading clinic in Mayfair, London | From £345 in clinic; from £200 by video | Varies |
| A trichology clinic on Harley Street, London | £250, about 60 minutes | £130, about 30 minutes |
Fees published on the clinics’ own websites, checked October 2026. Fees change, so check with any clinic before you book. In the US? How much a trichologist costs in the US.
What affects the cost of seeing a trichologist?
- Length. A thorough first consultation usually takes about an hour; follow-ups are shorter.
- Experience. Consultant trichologists with many years in practice tend to charge more.
- Location. Central London clinics, especially around Harley Street and Mayfair, are at the top of the range.
- What’s included. Some clinics include a treatment or products in the fee; blood tests are usually extra.
- In clinic or by video. Video consultations often cost less, but can’t include a hands-on examination.
What do you get for the fee?
A first consultation should give you time: a full history of your hair, health, diet and lifestyle, a close examination of your hair and scalp, a clear explanation of what’s going on, and a written plan made for you. A short appointment can’t cover all of that, which is why a first consultation usually takes about an hour.
With me, the fee depends on the type of appointment, and I always explain it before you book. Send me a message and I’ll let you know. What happens at a consultation.
Is a trichologist covered by the NHS or insurance?
There are no trichologists on the NHS, so you pay privately. Most health insurers don’t cover trichology. NHS or private · Does insurance cover a trichologist?
If something isn’t right with your hair or scalp, I’ll take your history, examine your hair and scalp closely and give you a written plan. What happens at a consultation.
Questions
How much is a trichologist consultation in London?
At high-end clinics, around £250 to £345 for a first consultation (checked October 2026). Video consultations are often cheaper.
Are follow-up appointments cheaper?
Usually, yes. They’re shorter, often about 30 minutes, so they cost less than a first consultation.
Are blood tests included in the fee?
Usually not. Blood tests are done through your GP or privately, and private tests are charged separately. Blood tests for hair loss.
Is seeing a trichologist worth the cost?
If it means you stop spending on things that can’t help, and find the real cause of your hair or scalp problem, most people find it is.