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...
Does The Hairy Pill® really work?
The underlying technology has been researched, clinically tested, proven and patented by Professor Rodney Sinclair. Professor Sinclair has provided this technology to over 20,000 patients via his three clinics in Melbourne. You can access much of his body of work via...
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...
About The Hairy Pill®
What services does The Hairy Pill® provide?
The Hairy Pill® provides access to hair loss treatment to both men and women, all wrapped up conveniently in a subscription. What does The Hairy Pill® subscription include? Our subscription includes: Access to our partner doctors, including assessment, ongoing phone...
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...
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
How to stop hair loss and start regrowing my hair?
The most proven way to stop hair loss is through preventative medical treatments. Can I prevent hair loss? Yes, you can! The best way to prevent hair loss is to start treatment as early as possible and be proactive rather than reactive. The Hairy Pill® provides access...
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...
Hair Loss Men
Is Mens Hair Loss Genetic – Can it be avoided?
The most common type of hair loss in men, medically known as androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness, is responsible for 95% of hair loss in men. This type of hair loss can be defined as excessive hair shedding as a result of hormonal and genetic factors. Is...
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...
Hair Loss Women
Can I take the hair loss treatment during pregnancy?
No unfortunately not! Treatment is not to be taken when trying to conceive, during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. When you fill out our online form to start treatment for female hair loss, you will be asked if you are trying to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding....
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...
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
When will I receive my first order of The Hairy Pill®?
From start to finish, you should have your first order of The Hairy Pill® treatment on your doorstep in under one week. How does The Hairy Pill® subscription work? Once you fill out the online form, a doctor will review your case within 24 hours (excluding weekends)...
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...
Our Doctors
Does Professor Sinclair have clinics?
Yes. In addition to working with The Hairy Pill®, Prof. Sinclair runs two Dermatology clinics in Melbourne. He is also a Director at the Epworth Hospital and a Director at his clinical research company Samson Clinical Pty Ltd.
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.
Your Account and Subscription
How do I cancel my subscription?
We're sorry to hear you want to cancel your subscription. We try to make this as easy as possible for you and offer two ways to cancel: You can call us from 9am to 5pm AEST on (03) 8899 6322 You can email [email protected] ***Please note your cancellation is...
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...
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The Hairy Pill® Subscription
3 months paid in upfront A$225
Or from $10/week with Zip pay
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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.
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.