Hers has made quite a name for itself as a more laid back, smartphone-based alt to traditional medicine. It somehow makes it possible to order prescription medications for some legit things (like weight loss, hair growth, anxiety, or sexual dysfunction for men) with as little effort on behalf of the buyer as possible.
There are many reasons why you might want to look for an alternative like, searching for more personalized treatment, a higher dose of FDA-approved ingredients, or something from a company that specializes in hair growth, not a catch-all dumpster fire of mental and physical health treatment (seriously people, a prescription to manage a serious and often genetic condition should require some follow up and a personal assessment beyond a quick survey).
So, I am looking at some top alts including:
- Happy Head
- Nutrafol
- Keranique
- Mielle Organics
- Viviscal
Let’s see how they compare.
Happy Head
Happy Head is my absolute favorite alternative for several reasons.
- Happy Head has three key, FDA approved ingredients including dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil and you can choose products that contain one or more of these options. So, if your issue with Hers are the side effects from minoxidil, you can look for a product that has something else.
- Happy Head starts you off with a legitimate questionnaire followed by a consultation with a dermatologist to give you personalized, potent hair growth treatment. This means you can tackle a wide array of hair concerns like thinning, brittleness, hormone-based causes, stress-based causes, and everything in between with personalized treatment.
- Happy Head is very affordable with potent products that contain similar active ingredients in the form of topical treatments, shampoos, conditioners, and oral treatments so you can pick the option that you like best.
Happy Head also has higher doses of the key ingredients compared to Hers; Happy Head products might have 6% minoxidil whereas comparable products only have around 8%.
Pros:
- Has lots of FDA approved prescription grade ingredients
- Offers supplements or topical options
- Provides personalized treatments and ingredients based on the cause of your hair problems
Cons:
- Requires a prescription which not everyone likes
Key Ingredients:
- Dutasteride
- Minoxidil
- Finasteride
- Vitamin D3
- Biotin
- Collagen
- Keratin
- Saw Palmetto,
- Ashwagandha
- Vitamins A and D
Subscription Cost:
Varies by product; typically costs $36 for the first month and $89 for subsequent months, while oral prescription medication can be $59 per month.
Best For:
People who want personalized care from a dermatologist, with topical and oral solutions to treat a wide range of hair concerns.
Nutrafol
Nutrafol is more of a dietary supplement, with different options that do not contain FDA approved ingredients but contain very strong and clinically supported natural ingredients.
They have a very good layout for their website, specifying products based on hair loss causes so if you already know the cause of your hair loss like stress, hormones, or nutrition, you can find a supplement that is categorized to tackle these issues. Similarly, the website also provides categories based on age and for women in particular, based on hormonal causes of hair loss such as postpartum or menopause.
Pros:
- Has lots of options based on age or hormone-related hair loss for women
- Is a natural product line
Cons:
- Only comes in supplements
Key Ingredients:
- Sensoril Ashwagandha
- Saw Palmetto
- Marine Collagen
- Curcumi
- Vitamins A, C, D, and E
- Kelp
- Biotin
- Resveratrol
Subscription Cost:
Varies by product; typically $79 for one month or $224 for three month subscriptions.
Best For:
People who want age-specific hair products, with options for a lot of hormone-based hair loss/thinning concerns.
Keranique® Hair Regrowth Treatment
I added this one to the list because it claims to have a lot of science behind it and the key ingredient is very effective though it is in a very small dose. So, if your problem with Hers was the severe side effects brought about by a high percentage of minoxidil, having a product that only contains 2% minoxidil might be more up your alley.
However, I want to be very clear that this product line contains several items such as the:
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Regrowth Treatment
- Lift and Repair Treatment
If you look at the ingredient list for the shampoo and conditioner, there is really nothing in there to help your hair strength or thickness other than peppermint oil and keratin. Beyond that you will find an entire paragraph of the stuff you might have tried to decipher as a child while in the restroom with no other available reading material.
The regrowth treatment is the only product in their collection that has minoxidil and it almost entirely has nothing else with the exception of water and some rubbing alcohol.
So, the regrowth treatment is very likely to work for you if you have mild hair loss because it has minoxidil and nothing else but the rest of their product line isn’t anything you need to worry yourself with. You can just as easily buy peppermint oil or rosemary oil and diffuse it with some olive oil from your kitchen and then massage your own scalp.
Pros:
- Has a kit with shampoo, conditioner, and treatment
- Contains pure ingredients for the regrowth supplement (but like, not everything else)
- Has lower levels of minoxidil compared to Hers
Cons:
- Only the regrowth supplement has minoxidil
Key Ingredients:
- Minoxidil 2% in the regrowth supplement
- Peppermint oil
- Keratin
Subscription Cost:
Changes with promotions; around $49.95 for one month
Best For:
People who want an essential oil based topical treatment they can massage onto their scalp to improve blood flow for minor hair loss issues.
Mielle Organics
That actually leads me to the next set of options: Mielle Organics. Now, as the name suggests, this product line is known for providing organic, holistic alternatives to treating hair loss. If you don’t like the key ingredients in Hers subscriptions and you want something a little lighter or you are simply looking at preventative measures to boost your hair health, there is nothing wrong with Mielle Organics.
Like Keranique, Mielle has a collection of options including shampoos and conditioners as well as oils that you massage onto your head.
The topical treatment has over 30 essential oils all of them backed by legitimate science. For example:
- The primary ingredient is rosemary oil and this is known to promote hair follicle growth and stimulate scalp circulation
- The next major ingredient is peppermint oil which not only stimulates circulation at your scalp but has a cooling effect to help reduce irritation
- On the list is tea tree oil which is known for its antibacterial and antifungal properties so if you have any scalp infections this can help
There’s a reason a lot of these same essential oil extracts and vitamins find their way into almost all of the Hers hair loss subscription alternatives.
I will note, however, that these are mainly low-key treatment options, things that are meant for mild hair thinning or split ends but not things that will help you with postpartum or menopausal based hair loss, or other genetic conditions that really need prescription grade treatment.
Pros:
- 100% organic ingredients
- Over 30 essential oils
- Lots of hair care products
Cons:
- Doesn’t have personalization options
- No ingredients for severe hair loss or thinning
Key Ingredients:
- Biotin
- Peppermint Oil
- Rosemary Oil
- Eucalyptus Leaf Oil
- Tea Tree Leaf Oil
- Coconut Oil
- Sage Oil
- Vitamin D
Subscription Cost:
Varies by product; average 15% savings for subscriptions
Best For:
People who want slightly more potent hair care products that use essential oils including shampoos and conditioners.
Viviscal
Viviscal is a fun alt to Hers because it is somewhere in between essential oil extracts and minoxidil. Whereas other alts have the same biotin and vitamin ingredients, Viviscal has a unique amino acid complex.
It works as a hair supplement so it doesn’t have things like shampoos, conditioners, or topical treatments that you have to dirty your fingers with while massaging onto your scalp. Instead, like Nutrafol, it is a supplement that you take regularly that is drug-free and combines things like collagen, biotin, and essential vitamins and minerals to overall strengthen and nourish your hair.
The company stands out in its guarantee, stating that you will see results in 3 months instead of 6 months like other Hers alts, and giving a full refund if you don’t.
Pros:
- Has lots of essential oils and collagen
- Offers a guarantee of 3 month improvement or your money back
Cons:
- Only comes as a supplement
Key Ingredients:
- AminoMar™ collagen complex
- Biotin
- Vitamin C
- Iron
- Zinc
Subscription Cost:
$40 for one month supply; save 20% for a three month subscription or 25% on a six month subscription
Best For:
People who want a simple subscription that utilizes an amino collagen complex, slightly more potent than basic essential oils.
Final Thoughts
While there are a lot of Hers hair loss subscription alts out there, the best one is Happy Head. It is the most comprehensive and personalized, also backed by a legit dermatological consultation and followup.
It has stronger FDA-approved active ingredients so it is better suited for more moderate to severe hair problems.
Still, if that doesn’t work for you, and you are only looking for supplements that you can take to boost your hair health, Nutrafol or Viviscal might be worth considering. And Mielle Organics or Keranique can help with topical treatments using essential oils.
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