Philip Kingsley

Philip Kingsley, hair care formulated by trichologists

Philip Kingsley is a British hair care company that combines clinical practice with product sales. Its offering is structured around three areas: trichology clinics, prescription subscription treatments and ready-to-buy hair care products. The company states that its expertise in trichology — the science of hair and scalp — spans more than 60 years, and claims that this knowledge is transferred to each of its formulations.

Clinic and trichology consultation

The company operates clinics in London and New York. At its London clinic it offers in-person and virtual consultations, with services such as the Hair Spa treatment and its own price list. The clinical team is led by trichologist Anabel Kingsley, Brand President, and the company notes that its trichologists have over 170 years of combined experience treating hair loss and scalp problems. The website states that all Philip Kingsley trichologists are registered with the Institute of Trichologists.

Products and ranges

The catalogue is organised by product type — shampoos, conditioners, hair masks, treatments, scalp care, styling and nutritional supplements — and by hair concern: dry or damaged hair, fine or limp hair, flaky or itchy scalp, hair loss and shedding, frizz, sensitive scalp and grey or brassy blonde hair. Among the ranges, highlights include Elasticizer, the deep conditioning treatment that the company presents as its best-selling product and which, it says, is approaching its 50th anniversary; Density, aimed at slowing hair loss; Flaky/Itchy, Body Building, Bond Builder and No Scent No Colour. The company also sells travel sizes, kits, duos, supersizes and outlet items.

New products and formulation approach

The brand has launched Daily Damage Defence Protective Priming Mist, a leave-in conditioning mist that it describes as the first step in the daily routine and suitable for all hair textures. According to the website, it protects against heat from styling tools up to 230°C, includes a UV filter against colour fade and dryness and, according to its tests, reduces breakage by up to 70%. Many of its products are suitable for vegans and avoid ingredients such as parabens and sulfates wherever possible; the company states that it does not test on animals and is CO2 negative, as well as working towards bioplastic packaging.

Shopping and guarantee

The online store offers free shipping on orders over £30 and samples with every order, and offers a 15% discount to newsletter subscribers. The company applies a 90-day money-back guarantee. The website displays a notice of two exclusive gifts with purchases over £70 using code GIFT70, a promotion subject to the terms and conditions in force at the time of viewing.

Guides and tools for customers

Philip Kingsley maintains an extensive editorial library on hair loss, shedding, stress, alopecia areata, hair structure, the hair growth cycle and scalp care, as well as an online hair quiz and an advisory service to find the right routine. The company also states that it works with charity partners.