Hims has become one of the most recognizable names in online hair loss treatment, promising convenient access to proven medications without a trip to the doctor’s office. Our Hims hair loss review focuses on what those promises actually look like in real life, from signup and telehealth visits to unboxing, using the products, and tracking early results.
Drawing from hands-on testing as well as a focus group we conducted on hair loss treatments, we break down the biggest pros, the most important drawbacks, and who is most likely to benefit of this product, so you can decide if Hims is right for you.
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We tested hair loss products in multiple categories, including topicals, supplements, sprays, and bundles. In total, our testers personally tried out nearly 20 products. We used a comprehensive hair loss testing methodology to find the best products for all folks.
Heads Up
Hair loss treatment is a slow, gradual process and results rarely happen overnight. Most clinically backed options need consistent daily use over several months before meaningful changes become visible. Our own testing is still in the early stages, so any observations so far are preliminary. As more time passes and we collect longer-term data, updated insights and results will be shared here.
Hims
| Fortune score | 4/5 |
at Hims
- Our thoughts: We like that Hims offers an efficient way to access gold-standard hair loss medications without in-person doctor visits
- Who it’s for: Men with early to moderate male pattern hair loss looking for evidence-based treatments
- What makes it different: Combines telehealth visits, prescriptions, and shipment of treatments (topical sprays/serums, foams, pills, and chewables) in one platform
Pros
- Multiple formats: spray, serum, foam, pills, chews
- Online consult and unlimited provider messaging for subscribers
- Uses finasteride and minoxidil, both well-studied for male pattern hair loss
Cons
- Must use continuously; stopping treatment leads to resumed hair loss
- No returns or money-back guarantee on prescriptions
- Possible side effects (such as scalp irritation; sexual or hormonal side effects with finasteride)
What is Hims Hair Loss Treatment?
Hims hair loss treatment is a telehealth-based service that evaluates your hair loss online and, if appropriate, prescribes medications like finasteride and minoxidil to be shipped directly to your home. Unlike buying a mens probiotic or a men’s multivitamin, for instance, obtaining Hims is more of a process (rightfully so). After completing an intake form and sharing photos, a licensed provider reviews your case and recommends a regimen that may include topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, or combined formulas such as a finasteride-minoxidil spray or chewable hybrid.
The core goal is to slow or stop male pattern hair loss and stimulate regrowth, especially at the crown and thinning areas, with visible changes typically starting after about three to six months of consistent daily use. Hims also offers supportive hair products, supplements, and shampoo, but the primary therapeutic effect comes from its prescription and over-the-counter drugs that target the hormone DHT (via finasteride) and improve follicle blood flow and activity (via minoxidil).
Hims Hair Loss Specs
Our Experience with Hims Minoxidil for Men
Taylor, 31, tested Hims Topical 0.3% Finasteride and 6% Minoxidil solution once daily at night for about nine months. His notes highlight both the practical day-to-day realities of using the spray and the bigger-picture value compared with more invasive options like hair transplant surgery.
When considering the strength of this prescription combo, we talked with Christine McMillian, board certified trichologist and master cosmetologist at Scalp Garden. “Finasteride and minoxidil can be very effective. I think where people can get hung up is what they expect it to do. Something can be working to the best of its ability, but if you’re expecting the wrong thing, you’ll be disappointed,” she said.
“They can be a very strong combo, but finasteride alone is just for stabilizing. People expect too much from it. Its job is to reduce the influence of DHT not to actually regrow hair. Think of it as stopping the leak, but you still need something else to refill the bucket,” McMillian said. “So, while finasteride slows the reduction, minoxidil kickstarts the growth phase and even extends the cycle. That way the hairs are actively growing longer. It also helps give the scalp environment a boost to make sure you’ve got better growing conditions.”
These two ingredients can pack a punch, but they still need time. “You really need three to six months of continuous use before you decide if it’s working or not,” McMillian said. “You have to stick with it to see the benefits. Using it once a week for a month is just not going to cut it.”
To get some other perspectives, we conducted a focus group comprised of people who have tried out different hair loss treatments over an extended period of time. One of the respondents, a 33-year-old man named Byron, had been using the Minoxodil solution for six months. True to Taylor’s observations, he noticed a clear improvement in shedding, thickness, and coverage after his half-year journey.
“I see a barber every two weeks,” Byron said. “He recently commented that both my hair and beard are now coming in a lot fuller.” In addition to the results, Byron enjoys the experience of using Hims as part of his morning routine: “It gives me a little kick, and that’s before I have my coffee or energy drink.”
What We Liked
Here’s what Taylor rated highly after testing Hims.
- Ease of use (5 out of 5): Taylor found the product very easy to work into his nightly routine, applying it once before bed and letting it dry for about 30 minutes before lying down. He shared that “the product is slow to dry and felt slightly moisturizing or oily.” But once it set, “It felt a little hard on my hair like hair spray but wasn’t clumpy or noticeable.” He appreciated that “there isn’t much of a smell to it and it is extremely easy to use overall.”
- Visible results (5 out of 5): He also reported a clear improvement in shedding, thickness, and coverage over time. Taylor noted that the initial fallout around month one seemed to be “all the hair that was weak or going to fall out on its own,” which then “developed into new hair growth that is stronger and more full.” By month two, he rated his shedding, thickness, and new growth at a 4 out of 5, and said his “overall scalp” showed improvement—and he felt confident he saw noticeable changes around weeks five through eight. By the end of the test, he rated his final results a 4 out of 5. “I now have a fuller scalp of hair overall and my hairline in the front is regrowing back to what it used to be,” Taylor said.
What We Would Change
Here’s what Taylor would change about Hims.
- Planning ahead (4 out of 5): Most of Taylor’s critiques are about practicality, not performance. Because the solution is “slow to dry,” he emphasized the need to plan ahead at night: “When using the product, give it about 30 minutes to get dry enough to lay down before you go to bed.”
- Initial shed (4 out of 5): Taylor also pointed out the emotional hurdle of the early shed, writing that he “was slightly concerned at month one with the fallout” before understanding it as part of the process, and his experience underscores how helpful clearer upfront education about this phase could be.
- Price (4 out of 5): Price and effort are other areas where some users may hesitate, even though Taylor ultimately feels the value is strong. At $150 for a three‑month supply (about $50 per month), he framed the cost against surgical options: “This product would need to be used for 10 years consistently to equal roughly the cost of a transplant.” For someone on the fence about surgery, he said “this product is a great alternative with amazing results,” even if “there is more effort with using this product.”
- Consistency (4 out of 5): As with most hair loss treatments, consistency is crucial. Taylor mentioned that staying consistent required deliberate habit-building—like keeping the bottle next to his toothbrush as a nightly reminder—which may not work for everyone without that kind of structure.
Who It’s For & Who It’s Not For
Hims Hair Loss Products
Hims offers a wide array of hair loss products that range from topicals to oral prescriptions. There’s also Hers, which also has hair loss products and other health treatments. Here are some of the products offered by Hims:
- Oral
- Hims finasteride & minoxidil + supplement blend pill is a prescription treatment that combines two hair loss medications with added supplements in pill form.
- Hims finasteride & minoxidil + supplement blend chew is a prescription treatment that combines hair loss medications and supplements in a chewable format.
- Hims minoxidil + supplement blend chew is a prescription treatment that pairs minoxidil with added supplements in a chewable format.
- Hims finasteride pill is a prescription oral medication for hair loss.
- Topical Rx
- Hims Rx hair loss spray is a prescription topical treatment that’s applied directly to the scalp.
- Hims Rx hair loss spray + ketoconazole + biotin is a prescription topical spray that includes added ingredients for scalp and hair support.
- Hims Rx hair loss serum is a prescription topical treatment that’s applied to areas of thinning hair.
- Topical OTC
- Hims minoxidil foam is an OTC treatment that’s applied to the scalp to help address hair thinning.
- Hims minoxidil serum is an OTC solution that’s applied directly to the scalp.
- Bundle
- Hims Hair Power Pack is a prescription kit that bundles multiple hair loss products into one treatment plan.
Comparing to Other Hair Loss Treatments
How to Buy Hims
Hims is a telehealth company that offers consultations, prescriptions, and various products related to men’s health. There’s a Hims app for easy (and secure) access to your health portal and information.
First, you start with a free online questionnaire that asks about your hair loss, hair goals, and general health. A licensed provider will analyze your responses and prescribe treatment, if deemed appropriate. Some states require a video telehealth visit with your provider, and some can be done asynchronously.
If a prescription plan is appropriate for your case, it will be shipped to you discreetly. Shipping is free. There is a secure portal for messaging with your provider, so that you can ask questions throughout your treatment process. For hair loss, a combination of a topical along with an oral prescription may be used to meet your hair goals.
Hims typically runs on a subscription basis since treatment usually lasts for months or a year, though it is easy to cancel through the app or directly via your account on the website.
Our expert’s thoughts: “Telehealth platforms like Hims can be a great starting point for men with straightforward, early-stage pattern hair loss. Convenient, accessible, and effective for the right person. Where it gets tricky is when hair loss isn’t textbook. Sudden shedding, itching, burning, or patchy loss should be evaluated in person. Not all hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, even though it’s often treated that way. There is extreme value in someone putting eyes on the issue,” Christine said.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hims take insurance?
Hims does not take insurance at this time. The brand does accept FSA or HSAs, usually through reimbursement.
Does Hims actually work for hair loss?
Hims provides treatments centered on finasteride and minoxidil, both of which are supported by clinical evidence for slowing male pattern hair loss and promoting regrowth in many users. Independent reviews and user reports generally find that men who start early and stay consistent for at least three to six months are the most likely to notice reduced shedding and thicker coverage.
What is better, Hims or Rogaine?
Hims can bundle prescription finasteride with minoxidil and telehealth care, while Rogaine is an over-the-counter 5% minoxidil product without finasteride or provider oversight. For someone who wants a simple OTC option and to avoid finasteride, Rogaine may be the better fit; whereas, men seeking a finasteride–minoxidil combo and online medical guidance may be better served by Hims.
As an aside, we’ll note that you should keep any minoxidil products away from your pets, as the medication can be highly toxic to dogs, cats, and other animals even in small amounts.
Does Hims minoxidil regrow hair?
Hims minoxidil uses the same active ingredient and strength (typically 5% for men, or 6% in certain combo formulas) that has been shown to stimulate hair regrowth in many men with androgenetic alopecia. When applied as directed every day for several months, it can help increase hair density and regrowth in thinning areas, though it does not work for everyone and results must be maintained with ongoing use.