FAQs
About Our Hair Loss Treatment
Does The Hairy Pill® have side effects?
All medications (even Panadol!) can have side effects. When it comes to The Hairy Pill®, there is a very low incidence of side effects with the treatment. The dosing strategy provided by our partner doctors means you'll likely start treatment on a low dose to...
What is the patent The Hairy Pill® has access to?
The Hairy Pill® has exclusive online rights to the underlying technology patented by Dr Rodney Sinclair via his clinical research company Samson Clinical Pty Ltd. Dr Sinclair is a part-owner of the company and he oversees the medical side of The Hairy Pill®. As the...
How does The Hairy Pill® hair loss treatment service work?
The Hairy Pill® has an efficient and convenient 5-step process you can enjoy without leaving home. Learn more about the process. How does The Hairy Pill® hair loss treatment work? Step 1. You’ll need to fill out our online form. It only takes 5 minutes to complete. ...
About The Hairy Pill®
Is The Hairy Pill® legit?
The Hairy Pill® is a registered Australian business owned by The Hairy Company Pty Ltd. Our hair loss treatment uses the underlying technology that has been clinically tested and patented by world-renowned dermatologist Professor Rodney Sinclair via Samson Clinical...
What is The Hairy Pill®?
The Hairy Pill® is a subscription service that provides access to a market leading hair loss treatment for men and women. This treatment includes a single pill, taken daily. It’s personalised to you, with multiple ingredients compounded in one capsule. As part of the...
Why did we start The Hairy Pill®?
The team at The Hairy Pill® wanted to provide a hair loss treatment that delivers superior results while remaining affordable and convenient. Two of our directors (Jono and Noah) had tried just about every hair loss treatment under the sun and were close to admitting...
Contact Us
The Hairy Pill Support Availability
You can get in touch with our Patient Services team on weekdays between 8.30am and 5.30pm AEST by phone at (03) 8899 6322 or email at [email protected]. If you need support outside these hours, please send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as...
I’m having an emergency. What do I do?
Call 000. We are not an emergency medical service.
General Hair Loss
Can you make your hair grow faster?
There is no magic potion that will make your hair grow super fast, despite what you may see online. There are steps you can take to strengthen and regrow your hair, along with things you can do to make it thicker and healthier. But the rate at which it will grow will...
How much hair loss is normal?
Not sure whether your hair loss is normal or something more serious? The average person loses as many as 100 hairs per day. Hair loss, on the other hand, is when you lose a greater amount than this average — and this can be defined as excessive shedding. This shedding...
What Causes Hair Loss – FAQs
Though not all hair loss is genetic, hereditary hair loss is the most common reason for hair loss in men (up to 95% of male hair loss) and hair thinning in women. But there are many other causes of hair loss. What causes hair loss? Autoimmune conditions There are...
Hair Loss Men
How do I stop male hair loss?
It is possible to stop hair loss in men — if it’s caught early. If you leave it too long, it may become permanent. The best way to stop — and even reverse — hair loss in men is through preventative hair loss medication, such as the hair loss treatment our partner...
Why Do Men Lose their Hair?
Up to 80% of men experience hair loss in their life. And up to 95% of male hair loss is genetic. Aside from hereditary hair loss, there are other reasons why men lose their hair. Why do some guys go bald early? Most men go bald because of a condition called...
When do men start losing their hair and how fast does it happen?
Did you know men can start losing their hair as early as their teens? Male hair loss usually occurs in a predictable pattern, starting with a receding hairline (typically in an M, V, or U shape) and a gradual thinning of hair and balding at the crown. Around twenty...
Hair Loss Women
How to stop hair loss in women?
Female hair loss can be stopped in its tracks — and even reversed — if you catch it early. The Hairy Pill® provides access to preventative medication that can help stop hair thinning and stimulate hair growth in women. View real before and growing results from our...
Why am I losing so much hair as a female?
Though not all female hair loss is genetic, hereditary hair loss, called androgenetic alopecia or female pattern baldness, is the most common reason for hair thinning in women. Is female hair loss common? Studies have shown that almost half of all Australian women...
When do women start losing their hair?
Hair thinning may start in your twenties but most women will start noticing hair loss and hair thinning after the age of thirty. The most common type of female hair loss — androgenetic alopecia or female pattern baldness — typically begins between 20 and 40 years of...
Medical Care
Is telemedicine in Australia legal?
Yes, telemedicine in Australia is legal. We’ve worked closely with Australia's top hair loss authorities and healthcare lawyers to create an experience that is safe, legal, and seamless for our patients. What is telemedicine in Australia? In Australia, telemedicine...
Which pharmacies does The Hairy Pill® partner with?
The Hairy Pill® is partnered with a number of registered Australian pharmacies, including; PharmacySmart Compounding and MyCompounder. All medication is tested for quality and quantity by a third party. Are the hair loss pharmacies located in Australia? Yes. There are...
Is shedding common with The Hairy Pill®?
Noticing some extra hair shedding on your brush, after the shower, or on your pillow? That’s totally normal. In fact, it’s a good sign! At the early stages (and throughout especially after dose increases) of your The Hairy Pill® journey, you may experience some hair...
Orders and Shipping
How often will I receive The Hairy Pill® treatment?
The Hairy Pill® subscription works on a 90-day cycle, which means your first refill (90-day supply) will be processed 3 months after your first order. It will be shipped shortly after you’ve had a phone consultation with one of our friendly doctors at The Hairy Pill®....
How long does shipping take?
Your treatment will be shipped via Australia Post's express service. You’ll receive your shipment between 2 and 5 business days after you order (and assuming you're approved for treatment), depending on your location. Express post is included in the cost of your...
What should I do if my hair loss treatment is damaged, defective, or delayed?
We do everything we can to make sure your treatment arrives on your doorstep quickly and safely. In the event of a damaged, defective, or delayed order, it’s best to contact us at [email protected]. What to do if your order is defective or damaged You must...
Our Doctors
Does Professor Sinclair only treat men?
No, Prof. Sinclair treats both men and women!
How many patients has Prof. Sinclair treated?
Over the last 25 years, Prof. Sinclair has helped over 20,000 patients with hair loss in a clinical setting. That’s why you can put your confidence in The Hairy Pill®, knowing that the underlying technology uses is backed by research and clinical results.
Why is Professor Sinclair considered a world-renowned expert?
Prof. Rodney Sinclair is considered a world leader in hair loss and dermatology. Not only has he been involved in multiple successful patents, Prof. Sinclair is the co-author of the dermatology section in the Oxford Textbook of Medicine and the lead author of...
Your Account and Subscription
Why is The Hairy Pill® a subscription service?
There are a few reasons why The Hairy Pill® is a subscription hair loss treatment service. To start, we’re big fans of results. For the treatment to be effective it needs to be used continuously to see results. Rather than putting the burden on you to remember to...
Is my data safe?
Your data and privacy are extremely important to us at The Hairy Pill®. That’s why we make it a priority to store the personal data attached to your individual records as safely and securely as possible. Only partner medical practitioners, pharmacies, patient...
How much does The Hairy Pill® cost?
The Hairy Pill® is a subscription service that costs $75 a month. This price covers your hair growth treatment, ongoing doctor consultations, compound pharmacy production and express delivery, and support from our patient services team. That works out at just $2.50 a...
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The Hairy Pill® Subscription
3 months paid in upfront A$225
Or from $10/week with Zip pay
Pause, delay, and cancel whenever you like.
The Hairy Pill® Subscription
3 months paid in upfront A$225
Or from $10/week with Zip pay
Pause, delay, and cancel whenever you like.
What is it?
Once-a-day treatment with ongoing doctor consultations and support for your hairy journey.
What’s inside?
Treatment contains a collection of personalised ingredients that have been clinically proven to decrease the production of the hormone responsible for hair loss and stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles to stimulate regrowth.
What to expect?
- 0 – 3 months: Hair loss may slow or stop. New hairs may begin to push out the old (known as shedding).
- 3 – 6 months: Hair shedding may slow down and you may notice new hair growth.
- 6 – 12 months: Your hair may become thicker, fuller, and stronger all over.
Service available for:
- Thinning (diffuse) hair
- Bald spots
- Receding hairline
- Weak hair
If you’d like to discuss ingredients or have any further questions about how it all works, please contact us anytime to find out more.
Treatment contains a collection of personalised ingredients that have been clinically proven to decrease the production of the hormone responsible for hair loss and stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles to stimulate regrowth.