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Yes, I l thought there would be some cooling off period (at least 7, at the most 28 or 30 days). It's supposed to be some EU consumer law. I suppose speaking to a solicitor would help with this. It's just that most solicitors charge around 200 an hour so it might not be worth it if he just turns around and says I don't have a case. Can anyone give any further info on the present status and personal feeling of AHS. I have read many topics on here in the past 2 days (some dating back to 2007). Has anything changed since then? Has their reputation improved at all? Am I blowing it all out of proportion and should I at least try the treatment first, to see if it MIGHT work for me? When I say "work", I mean that I want to see restoration in my hairline. The sales agent told me I would and wouldn't need anything further after a 6 month course. But from what I've read on here, there are even AHS "professionals" commenting that the laser therapy can do nothing for hairline restoration.

Has anyone found themselves in such a position with AHS or a similar organisation before, and at this early stage in the process too? I've just checked and they've already deducted the 50% deposit from my account - it only took them 1 business day!

Dear all, I'm a new user, unfortunately finding the forum after already visiting and booking a course at Advanced Hair Studios. I'm in my 30s and suffer from a receding hairline. It got rather noticeable over the past 6 months so I wanted to do something about it. I visited them a few days ago with only of the intention of having the free consultation and then making my mind up later. Unfortunately, I wasn't that strong. I was given the the same introduction and very persuasive talk as everyone else on here. Embarrassingly, I fell for it as I wasn't in the best frame of mind to be more firm with them and have been very fragile over the whole situation of my hair loss as it's recently started to become more severe Their "salesman" recommended me a 6 month laser treatment therapy. He told me that's all I would need to stop the loss and get the regrowth I need. This is probably what won me over - being "reassured" that this would be the solution to all my problems. But when it came to signing the contract, he quickly ran through it and it quite clearly stated there are no guarantees that it will help. I feel like such an idiot and rather abused and humiliated after my moment of weakness. I paid a 50% deposit of ?1400 GBP on credit card and booked in for my first laser treatment in 2 weeks time. They already gave me the shampoos, serum and pills to take away with me. The whole place just looked rather amateurish but I still cannot believe that I fell for it all. I have been too embarrasses to discuss it with anyone and now I don't know where to turn. I called my credit card company to see if I could block the transaction but I'm not sure if they will be willing to help. After all, I signed a contact. The cancellation clauses are ridiculous. There is a extra 20% charge of the total cost (which would be ?2800 GBP) on top of the 50% already paid, BEFORE any treatment has taken place!! Surely, some organisation would be able to help as this is criminal. What should I do and what are the legal options available to me? This contract looks a shambles and I would question whether it would be legally binding, given the unfair cancellation clauses. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris