http://www.mynewhair.org Our latest news articles Wed, 22 Apr 2015 14:01:48 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:34:42 en Umbraco http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2025/November/2026-training-seminar-dates-are-now-available/ Click on the 'For hairdressers' page for more information. Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:19:43 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2024/October/2025-training-seminar-dates-are-now-available/ Click on the 'For Hairdressers' page for more information. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:21:53 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2024/May/walkies-charity-dog-walk/ On Saturday May 25th 2024, starting at GAFIRS Stokes Bay Beach at 2pm. Come along and walk the golden mile with your four legged friends! Sat, 25 May 2024 20:24:43 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2023/November/2024-training-seminar-dates-now-available/ Click on the 'For hairdressers' page for more information. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 12:18:16 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2023/March/pioneering-charity-mynewhair-hosts-charity-dog-walk-in-support-of-battersea-dogs-and-cats-home/ Pioneering UK charity mynewhair, founded in 2006 by renowned celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie MBE, is set to host a charity dog walk event in partnership with The Alverbank Hotel in Gosport and in support of animal welfare charity, Battersea. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:28:24 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2022/December/2023-training-seminar-dates-now-available/ Click on the 'For hairdressers' page for more information. Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:54:05 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2022/November/hair-therapy-podcast/ Our very own trustees Ann and Joanne appeared on the Hair Therapy podcast talking about their knowledge in the hair care industry and why it's so important to learn communication skills to support people living with medical hair loss. Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:19:22 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2022/July/mynewhair-stylist-carries-queens-baton-for-commonwealth-games-2022/ A trained stylist from mynewhair’s Salons that Care was nominated to carry the Queen’s Baton in her home town, as it makes its way to the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games this month. Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:33:06 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2022/March/mynewhair-on-recent-events-at-the-oscars-2022/ Please read our statement from Darren Stuart, trustee and education lead on recent events at the Oscars 2022. Wed, 30 Mar 2022 18:39:59 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2021/December/2022-training-seminar-dates-now-available/ Click on the 'For hairdressers' page for more information. Sat, 18 Dec 2021 15:08:58 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2021/October/lisas-story/ Lisa's story Lisa Verman, from Gemini Hair Bicester, is a hair stylist who trained with mynewhair in 2009. As a member of our Salons that Care, she’s come forward to share her personal story of supporting her late mother following her cancer diagnosis, in the hopes of helping others facing this difficult journey. Sun, 10 Oct 2021 18:35:23 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2021/June/2021-training-seminar-dates-are-now-available/ Go to the page 'For Hairdressers' for more information. Please note, capacity is limited due to COVID restrictions. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:14:21 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2020/April/mynewhair-we-are-here-for-you/ We are aware that many of you may be feeling very anxious during this period and those suffering the side effects from hair loss may be finding it very difficult to get support. The mynewhair team are here to help, advise and support you wherever possible. Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:38:12 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2020/March/review-is-helping-those-with-medical-hair-loss-regain-their-confidence/ A Hampshire based salon is supporting people affected by medical hair loss thanks to support from a pioneering charity mynewhair. Review, which is based Petersfield, Hampshire, is a member of the charity’s 800+ strong network of Salons that Care across the UK and Ireland consisting of over 1,000 professional hairdressers. Wed, 11 Mar 2020 19:43:07 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2019/October/mynewhair-supporters-take-part-in-charity-dog-walk/ mynewhair supporters take part in charity dog walk. Renowned British celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie MBE led a charity dog walk in his local town in aid of his pioneering medical hair loss charity mynewhair, raising over £2,000. Fri, 04 Oct 2019 07:56:40 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2019/September/mynewhair-hosts-gosport-charity-dog-walk/ Renowned British celebrity hairdresser, Trevor Sorbie MBE, is leading a charity dog walk in his local town in aid of his pioneering medical hair loss charity mynewhair. Supporters of the charity and locals from across Hampshire are invited to join Walkies for mynewhair a one mile walk along Gosport’s Stokes Bay Beach promenade to support people suffering hair loss from cancer or alopecia. Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:56:48 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2019/April/doodledoo-personalised-charity-cards/ Help raise funds for mynewhair by creating personalised cards for all occasions to share with family and friends. For every personalised card purchased on DoodleDoo we will receive a 15% donation. Wed, 17 Apr 2019 08:55:14 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2019/March/mynewhair-launches-in-canada/ A pioneering national hair loss charity founded by professional stylist Trevor Sorbie MBE is further expanding its network of responsibly trained hairdressers across the globe. The renowned British celebrity hairdresser next month (April) will lead the charity’s very first training seminar and workshop in Canada. Mon, 25 Mar 2019 14:21:24 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/December/trevor-sorbie-mbe-launches-free-service-for-cancer-patients/ Professional stylist Trevor Sorbie MBE has opened a room in his home to offer a free wig customisation service through the charity he founded more than a decade ago. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 20:57:47 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/October/mynewhair-charity-helps-breast-cancer-survivor-through-treatment/ A North East nurse and breast cancer survivor is raising awareness of the support available to people affected by medical hair loss, through charity, mynewhair. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:23:07 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/August/alopecia-sufferer-sets-up-support-group-for-people-with-medical-hair-loss/ A Northumberland alopecia sufferer has set up her own business and started a support group at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) to others with medical hair loss. 39-year-old Lyndsey Brack, from Ashington, set up her small wig business Diamond Solutions North East after becoming involved with pioneering medical hair loss charity mynewhair. Mon, 27 Aug 2018 12:37:18 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/June/the-marvellous-hair-company-is-helping-those-with-medical-hair-loss-regain-their-confidence/ A Goring on Thames based salon is supporting those affected by medical hair loss thanks to support from pioneering charity mynewhair. Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:53:38 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/June/join-team-mynewhair-at-the-2018-kielder-marathon/ Join Team mynewhair at the 2018 @kieldermarathon! A loved one, a friend or a colleague - anyone can be affected by medical hair loss. That’s why we’re calling on all our amazing, supportive community and hair professionals to unite and represent mynewhair across different events at the Kielder Marathon weekend (6th – 7th October). Sun, 03 Jun 2018 15:41:25 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/May/mynewhair-goes-international/ A pioneering national charity founded by professional stylist Trevor Sorbie MBE is expanding its network of responsibly trained hairdressers across the globe. The renowned British celebrity hairdresser will lead the charity’s very first training seminar and workshop overseas later this month (May) in Dubai. Thu, 10 May 2018 18:38:53 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/March/alopecia-uk-north-east-childrens-support-group-new-date/ Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:05:53 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/March/evergreen-hairdressers-becomes-latest-mynewhair-salon-that-cares/ A Wolverhampton based salon has joined a pioneering charity’s expanding network of Salons that Care. Sat, 10 Mar 2018 16:53:21 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/February/my-alopecia-story/ Find out about how mynewhair is helping to give those with alopecia, such as Kay Fisher who features in the video below, their confidence back thanks to our ever expanding network of Salons that Care across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Sat, 03 Feb 2018 16:28:33 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2018/January/mynewhair-forms-relationship-with-look-good-feel-better/ mynewhair has proudly joined forces with the only international cancer support charity. Both charities have come together thanks to their commitment to helping those affected by cancer look and feel better. Thu, 18 Jan 2018 15:24:54 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/December/2018-training-seminar-dates-now-available/ Go to the page 'For Hairdressers' for more information Fri, 01 Dec 2017 16:20:20 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/November/kent-hair-salon-adapts-premises-to-support-mynewhair-clients/ A Kent-based salon has adapted its premises to support those affected by medical hair loss. Tue, 28 Nov 2017 19:55:19 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/October/alopecia-uk-north-east-children-support-group-new-date/ Sat, 07 Oct 2017 12:56:32 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/October/ginas-unisex-hair-beauty-salon-raising-vital-funds-for-mynewhair/ Gina's Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon raising vital funds for mynewhair. A Flintshire – based salon is holding a ‘Sunday Funday’ in support of a pioneering charity who support those affected by medical hair loss. Sun, 01 Oct 2017 15:46:38 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/July/watch-helen-s-story-a-patient-s-journey-and-hear-from-our-founder-trevor-sorbie-talking-passionately-about-the-importance-and-impact-of-our-work/ Sat, 15 Jul 2017 11:43:16 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/July/book-now-for-level-3-seminar-11th-september-2017/ We are now in a position to offer a level 3 seminar for those salons who have previously attended level 1 and level 2 seminars. Book a place by calling the L'Oreal Academy on 02087 624 200. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 20:40:58 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/July/mynewhair-founder-awarded-honorary-doctorate/ MYNEWHAIR FOUNDER AWARDED HONORARY DOCTORATE Professional stylist Trevor Sorbie, MBE, founder of the national pioneering charity mynewhair, has been awarded with an Honorary Doctorate from University of the West of Scotland (UWS). Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:46:05 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/June/reed-hair-a-salon-that-cares-dedicated-to-mynewhair/ Reed Hair - A salon that cares dedicated to mynewhair. An Essex based stylist has joined a pioneering charity’s expanding network of Salons that Care. Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:22:47 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/April/browns-hair-and-beauty-becomes-latest-mynewhair-salon-that-cares/ Browns Hair and Beauty becomes latest mynewhair salon that cares. A Kent based salon has joined a pioneering charity’s expanding network of Salons that Care. Sat, 15 Apr 2017 13:34:44 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/April/hairs2u-becomes-latest-mynewhair-salon-that-cares/ Hairs2u becomes latest mynewhair salon that cares. A West Sussex – based mobile hairdresser has joined a pioneering charity’s expanding network of Salons that Care. Fri, 14 Apr 2017 13:37:24 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/March/alopecia-uk-start-childrens-support-group-in-the-north-east/ Alopecia UK start children's support group in the North East. This is a brand new group for 2017 which aims to meet in both Newcastle and Teesside. Sat, 04 Mar 2017 10:14:57 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/February/beau-hairdressing-becomes-latest-mynewhair-salon-that-cares/ Beau Hairdressing becomes latest mynewhair salon that cares. A Dorset based salon has joined a pioneering charity's expanding network of Salons that Care. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:56:13 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2017/February/fundraising-through-justgiving/ Many people are choosing to donate using our JustGiving page, a safe and simple way to donate money to enable us to continue to train Salons that Care. Click below to read more. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:05:30 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/November/mynewhair-celebrates-10th-anniversary/ A pioneering national charity founded by professional stylist Trevor Sorbie MBE is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Sun, 06 Nov 2016 15:35:23 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/October/2017-training-seminar-dates-now-available/ Go to the page 'For Hairdressers' for more information Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:58:26 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/October/award-winning-east-boldon-hair-stylist-talks-about-his-work-with-mynewhair-as-charity-celebrates-it-tenth-anniversary/ Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:47:57 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/October/mynewhair-charity-helps-breast-cancer-survivor-regain-her-self-esteem/ Fri, 14 Oct 2016 20:51:24 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/October/follow-mynewhair-on-linkedin/ Are you following us on LinkedIn? If not, head over to the #mynewhair page and follow us for updates on what the charity is up to! Sun, 02 Oct 2016 11:05:47 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/October/a-plea-for-more-hairdressers-to-get-involved-with-mynewhair-and-take-part-in-the-training/ A salon in North Wales explains how mynewhair has helped them to help others and makes a plea for more hairdressers to get involved. Sat, 01 Oct 2016 16:30:36 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/February/donate-by-text/ Donate by text! An even simpler way to donate much needed funds to mynewhair Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:54:15 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2016/February/mynewhair-launch-a-new-partnership-with-the-northern-centre-for-cancer-care/ mynewhair is a national charity dedicated to supporting individuals with medical hair loss. We are delighted to announce an innovative new collaboration with Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Mon, 22 Feb 2016 14:31:31 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2015/October/mynewhair-launch-new-website/ mynewhair launch new website Mon, 05 Oct 2015 21:10:41 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2014/April/trevor-sorbie-wins-humanitarian-award/ Trevor is recognised by the Hairdressing Industry for his fantastic work with my new hair. Thu, 24 Apr 2014 21:12:41 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2014/April/macmillan-cancer-support-partnership/ Macmillan Cancer Support and mynewhair are launching an innovative new partnership to help reach and improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:07:29 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2012/May/pink-pamper-day/ mynewhair attended the Hull and East Riding Breast Friends Pink Pamper Day in Hull. Sat, 26 May 2012 20:38:53 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2012/April/helen-webb-runs-the-london-marathon-for-mynewhair/ The amazing Helen Webb is running the 2012 Virgin London Marathon for my new hair, supported by Handcross Park School. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 20:33:53 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2012/March/trevor-sorbie-in-the-times-newspaper/ The Times newspaper prints an article on Trevor Sorbie and mynewhair. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:36:20 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2011/March/trevor-sorbie-and-dr-hilary-promote-mynewhair-on-itvs-daybreak/ Trevor was on ITV during March to promote the fantastic work of my new hair. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:41:20 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2010/November/mynewhair-holds-a-parliamentary-briefing-event-in-westminster/ mynewhair has just participated in its first Parliamentary Briefing event in Westminster on 27th November 2010. Sat, 27 Nov 2010 20:44:02 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2010/January/gok-wan-gets-behind-my-new-hair/ Fashion consultant, tv presenter and author Gok Wan has pledged his support to Trevor Sorbie's mynewhair charity. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:45:51 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2009/June/department-of-health-and-trevor-sorbie-team-up-to-improve-hair-services-for-cancer-patients/ New funding is to be given to the charity my new hair to help cancer survivors, hairdressers and NHS staff work together during hair re-growth following treatment, Secretary of State for Health Andy Burnham announced today. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:47:44 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2009/June/talking-heads/ Celebrity Hairdresser, Trevor Sorbie MBE, takes time out of his busy schedule to visit Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre in Oxford to see the benefits of a partnership between Maggie’s and his newly launched charity, my new hair. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:51:54 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2009/June/trevor-sorbie-mbe-comes-to-southampton-and-cowes-for-my-new-hair-charity/ Renowned hairdressing star visits Southampton Hospital and launches boat spinnaker at Cowes. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:54:30 http://www.mynewhair.org/news/2008/June/giant-steps/ Trevor Sorbie and The North of England Cancer Network (NECN) take giant steps in improving NHS wig services nationally, offering free high quality wigs for people living with cancer. Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:56:34