Hair loss occurs because something has stopped the hair from growing. A few different types of hair loss include:

• Androgenic alopecia. Hair loss in women is also referred to as female pattern hair loss or androgenic alopecia. The medical term for this type of hair loss is anagen effluvium. This type of hair loss is due to an excessive response to androgens, or sex hormones, and affects up to 50 percent of both men and women — in men, it’s known as male pattern hair loss.

• Alopecia areata. This type of hair loss typically shows up as baldness in patches, or patchy hair loss. While the cause is not fully known, genetics and environmental factors are believed to play a role.

• Traction alopecia. Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs when tight hairstyles pull on your hair over time.

Our guide on female hair loss goes more in-depth on causes and treatments for women with hair loss.

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Hair Blends are custom treatments based on your hair needs. They are formulated with dermatologists combining regrowth ingredients such as minoxidil with supplement ingredients such as biotin to help support healthy hair

Minoxidil is a dermatologist-trusted ingredient that has been around for decades and prescribed in low dosages orally or in topical solutions to treat hair loss and thinning hair in women. Topical minoxidil has been FDA approved to treat hair loss for years. Minoxidil is also prescribed off label in oral form, which is the exact same ingredient. As an ingredient, minoxidil has shown hair regrowth in just 3-6 months. In a clinical study, more than 90% of people saw reduced shedding or increased regrowth with minoxidil.* Through Hers you can get custom blends combining minoxidil with high-grade vitamins, supplements, and other supportive ingredients such as biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5 and B6, Zinc, and Ketoconazole. Source: Source: Beach, Renée A. et al. "Low-dose oral minoxidil for treating alopecia: A 3-year North American retrospective case series"J. of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Results may vary with every woman being unique, but as an ingredient, minoxidil has been shown to regrow hair in just 3-6 months. Minoxidil starts working as soon as you start taking it even if you don’t see visible results right away. Consistency is the key to seeing results, so stick with it and take it as prescribed by your provider. Take pictures and check your hairline every few months to track hair regrowth progress.

Treatment options through Hers require a prescription and are not available over-the-counter or in regular stores. Get started by getting a free assessment from a licensed provider through Hers to determine if treatment is right for you. If you are prescribed, the treatment ships directly to you. Along with your hair loss treatment you have unlimited access to licensed providers for questions, online check-ins, and automatic refills.

Minoxidil is a dermatologist-trusted hair regrowth treatment that has been around for decades. It’s available as an oral generic medication in 2.5 mg tablets. A typical dosage for women is 1.25 mg which requires someone to break a pill in half. Through Hers you can also get access to custom Hair Blends combining minoxidil with hair supporting supplements such as biotin, vitamin C, vitamin B5, B6, and zinc, all in one single pill. Minoxidil is also available in topical formats such as solutions, serums, and a minoxidil foam. Through Hers, you can get access to custom Hair Blends combining 7% minoxidil with biotin and ketoconazole, or 6% minoxidil with finasteride for postmenopausal hair growth.

Minoxidil is available in a variety of different prescription and treatment options. Through Hers, you can get access to custom Hair Blends. One solution combines 7% minoxidil with 2% ketoconazole, both ingredients shown to regrow hair with biotin to help support healthy hair. One topical serum combines 6% minoxidil with 0.3% finasteride, both ingredients shown to regrow hair with a blend of essential oils for a gentle scalp feel.

Minoxidil works by increasing blood flow to hair follicles to kickstart hair regrowth, no hormones involved.

Most oral treatments are not intended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Some topical solutions are possible to use while breastfeeding. Get a free assessment from a licensed provider though Hers to determine if treatment is right for you.

Hair loss treatments through Hers are formulated to work on all hair types.

Some hair loss treatments are, some are not. For example, compounded products are not FDA-approved, whereas minoxidil topical solution (generic for Rogaine) is approved for hair loss in women.

In general, you want to support your overall scalp health and hair health while regrowing your natural hair. No one wants dry hair, frizz, split ends, dandruff, or dry scalp. Combining active ingredients prescribed by a healthcare provider with other hair care products can be a winning combination. Start simple, choose the best shampoo and conditioner for your hair type and keep product buildup at bay. Try Hers Triple Threat Shampoo, formulated for women, a thickening shampoo packed with saw palmetto, biotin, and pumpkin seed oil to help nourish, strengthen, and pump up hair. It’s also sulfate-free, silicone-free, gluten-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, cruelty-free, and vegan. We offer a one time purchase or a few month supply for easy routine integration. Like skincare, build a daily hair care routine that compliments your hair needs. Include hair care products include scalp serum, scalp treatment, supplements like biotin or collagen peptides. Try the Hers Detox Scalp Scrub, it exfoliates to clear buildup and moisturizes your dry scalp in one simple step. Also consider reducing hair styling choices that cause breakage (tight ponytails can do this) can promote healthy hair growth and hair density.