The story behind the Hair Restoration Institute of Minnesota (HRI) began in 1982 when founder Vernon Cole chose to specialize in hair restoration and replacement. Vern Cole’s focus on hair restoration was born out of a need to solve his own hair loss problem. Cole’s hair loss began in his late teens and was traced to male pattern baldness, a condition that also plagued his brother and father. Intent on overcoming both the physical and psychological damage to losing his hair at such a young age, Cole took all his experience and energies and put it into building the premier hair restoration clinic in the state – a feat he achieved in 1995– when he opened the doors to the first Hair Restoration Institute and brought together more than 75 years of combined experience in hair restoration procedures among Doctors, consultants, technicians, and clinic coordinators.

Cole has performed every option available from Hair Restoration Institute. He has had both the Strip and Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplant method while still sporting the Dermal Lens non-surgical procedure offered at HRI.

The philosophy of HRI is that there is no one solution for everybody. Each new or potential customer undergoes a free hair and scalp analysis to determine the extent and pattern of their loss. If the scalp and hair follicles are healthy, then laser treatments or the use of HRI’s vitamin-enriched products may actually stop further hair loss and encourage regrowth. All surgical treatments at HRI are provided by Members of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgeons.

In addition to surgical hair transplants, HRI offers exclusive-to-Minnesota non-invasive options, a process that uniquely replaces thinning or bald patches with real human hair. Men and women with genetic or hormonal hair loss, or who have lost hair due to medications such as chemotherapy, can have lush, color-matched hair that’s even better than their own hair. With the Dermal Lens system, clients can shower, swim, sleep and travel in their new hair.

We are compassionate and passionate about what we do.
HRI has exclusive access to unique procedures in all methods of restoring your hair
We are a locally owned company – not a big chain or club that spends tens of thousands or even millions of dollars on advertising. With free local and national publicity, the savings are passed on to our clients.
Our multi-therapeutic approach: we offer every legitimate, viable, proven option –we offer our clients a choice from all viable hair loss options to deliver the specific treatment that is right for them.
We have the ability to treat any and all types of hair loss: all forms of alopecia (hair loss) – from genetic, to diseases of the immune system, and any loss caused by hormonal changes, medications, or even previous hair treatments that may have damaged hair.
Affordable Financing Options Available
We look forward to meeting you in person in the future!