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A field guide to growing it back Updated weekly

I got my hair back.

Three years. Eleven products. One transplant. I learned which treatments actually work, which ones quietly waste your money, and what no clinic ever tells you on the consult call. This site is everything I wish I'd had when the shedding started.

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Reviewed for accuracy by

Dr. Meera Patel, MD — Board-certified dermatologist & trichology fellow.

3+
Years documenting
62k
Monthly readers
11/11
Treatments tested
Where to start

Three honest paths,
one real answer for you.

Most hair-loss content treats every reader the same. Yours isn't the same. Pick the path closest to where you are right now.
01 / RECOVERY

Hair Loss
Recovery

For active shedding, thinning crowns, and receding hairlines. The Rx and OTC treatments with real evidence behind them.

  • Finasteride: the honest 12-month review
  • Minoxidil 5% foam vs liquid vs oral
  • Hims, Keeps & Happy Head — compared
  • What "DHT blocker" actually means
  • The shedding phase nobody warns you about
Start the recovery guide
02 / GROWTH

Growth &
Scalp Health

For postpartum thinning, telogen effluvium, breakage, and "is rosemary oil legit?" everything in between.

  • Postpartum hair loss: the 9-month timeline
  • Nutrafol vs Vegamour — 6-month side-by-side
  • Rosemary oil: the actual study, not the TikTok
  • Microneedling at home (and when not to)
  • The scalp routine I wish I'd started in my 20s
Build the routine
03 / RECOVERY AESTHETICS

Recovery
Aesthetics

For chemo regrowth, alopecia areata, and the in-between months when you need confidence right now, not in 12.

  • Medical wigs that don't look like wigs
  • Tape-in extensions with active hair loss
  • Scalp micropigmentation: who it's actually for
  • Fibers and concealers — what works on camera
  • Insurance & FSA reimbursement, step by step
Browse the guide
The big decision

Thinking about a transplant?
Read this first.

I traveled to Istanbul, sat through six different consultations, and kept a daily diary from grafting to month 14. Here's the unfiltered version — what costs what, which clinics are vetted, the questions every consult dodges, and the recovery timeline nobody photographs.

Read the Istanbul diary 14-min read · Updated April 2026
United States
$8,000 – $15,000
United Kingdom
£5,500 – £11,000
Turkey most-booked
$1,500 – $4,500
Mexico
$3,200 – $6,800
All-in pricing for 3,000–4,000 grafts. Sourced from clinic intake forms. Costs do not include travel or post-op aftercare.
The shortlist

Four treatments
actually worth your money.

I've personally tried each of these for at least 90 days. The picks below are ranked by evidence, side-effect profile, and how often they show up in my reader's success stories.
Telehealth · Rx

Hims

Finasteride + minoxidil bundle, US-licensed prescribers.
Starts at
$25/mo
Best for
Men
  • Bundled topical + oral protocol
  • Free physician consult included
  • 30-day refund on first order
See Hims protocol →
Affiliate link · Rx requires consultation
Editor's choice Most picked

Nutrafol Women

Drug-free dermatologist-recommended supplement, 6-month efficacy data.
Starts at
$79/mo
Best for
Postpartum
  • Targets stress, hormones & nutrient gaps
  • 5-formula range (postpartum, peri, men)
  • Subscription save 20% — pause anytime
See Nutrafol →
Affiliate link · 6 months minimum for results
Telehealth · Rx

Happy Head

Custom-formulated topical, dermatologist-prescribed.
Starts at
$39/mo
Best for
All
  • Personalized minoxidil + actives blend
  • One bottle, once-daily application
  • Founded by board-certified dermatologists
See Happy Head →
Affiliate link · Custom Rx
In-clinic · Surgical

HairClub

120+ US locations · Free consultation, multi-modality.
Consult
Free
Best for
Advanced
  • Non-surgical & restoration options
  • In-person scope assessment
  • Financing available — 0% APR
Book free consult →
Affiliate link · No-obligation appointment
Sam Whitford
Founder · Editor-in-chief
Why this site exists

I started losing my hair at 28.
Nobody told me the truth.

The dermatologist gave me a five-minute consult and a $40 prescription. The Reddit threads were a maze of bro-science. The big telehealth brands wanted me on auto-refill before I'd even decided what I had. I spent three years and roughly $4,200 figuring out what actually moved the needle — and what was sold to me anyway.

This site is the resource I needed in 2022. Every protocol on these pages is one I've tried, paid for, and tracked with timestamped photos. Every recommendation is reviewed by Dr. Meera Patel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist with a trichology fellowship. We disclose every affiliate relationship, decline payment for editorial coverage, and update our reviews quarterly.

8 yrs · Beauty editorial
Hair-loss recovery (2022 – present)
3,200-graft FUE recipient
Reviewed by board-certified MD
Real readers, real timelines

What worked for them.

Submitted by readers, verified by photo, edited only for length. None of these people were paid. Names changed when requested.
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Leila K.
Postpartum · 9 months

The shedding finally stopped at month four. By month nine I had baby hairs around my temples I hadn't seen since high school. The Friday newsletter is the only reason I stuck with the protocol.

Nutrafol + scalp serum Brooklyn, NY
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M
Marcus T.
Norwood 3 · 14 months

I'd been dodging finasteride for three years on side-effect fear. Sam's honest 12-month review walked me through it. I'm now 14 months in, hairline rebuilt, no side effects.

Hims · Fin + Min Austin, TX
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Priya S.
Alopecia areata · 2 years

The medical wig guide changed my year. I'd been hiding in a beanie since November. Now I have a piece I can actually wear to work and I'm doing JAK-inhibitor treatment without the panic.

Topper + Olumiant Toronto, ON
The Friday Hair Letter

Every Friday. One honest recommendation.

A new product test, a reader Q&A, or a behind-the-curtain note from a dermatologist. No spam, no fake urgency, no auto-refill traps. Unsubscribe in one click — most people don't.

Medical disclaimer: Got My Hair publishes general educational content. It is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment, medication, or supplement.

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