A long-term plan for your hair
HOW LONG WILL RESULTS TAKE?
Results generally start to show within 3–6 months*
Your Hair, Your Timeline
Your hair is unique to you and so is your timeline. Some people notice progress sooner, while others may take longer.
Early shedding
No visible change at first
Small changes over time
Changes in hair texture
Temporary scalp sensitivity
Finer or lighter new hairs
Individual results may vary. If progress is limited, the doctor can adjust your treatment.
Why Consultations matter
Check-ins aren’t just a formality, they help your treatment stay on track over time
Track your progress with one of our partner doctors.
Adjust treatment in line with your individual needs.
Discuss any concerns or side effects early.
Plan the next steps in your treatment.
Each consultation builds on the last, helping the doctor understand how your hair is responding so your ongoing care can reflect your progress and changing needs.
A closer look at shedding
Shedding can be unexpected, but it’s a normal part of the hair cycle
Shedding during treatment
Seeing more hair in the shower, on your pillow or in your brush can make it feel like you’re going backwards. But temporary shedding doesn’t necessarily mean your hair loss is getting worse and generally settles over time.
Not everyone experiences shedding, and that’s completely normal too.
Key things to remember
- Temporary shedding can happen early in treatment.
- More shedding doesn’t necessarily mean more hair loss.
- Temporary shedding generally settles over time.
- Not everyone experiences shedding.
- If you’re concerned, the doctor can review your progress.
Shedding vs hair loss
Shedding is part of the natural hair cycle. Ongoing hair loss is different. When the growth cycle is disrupted over time, hairs may not be replaced as efficiently and overall hair density can gradually decrease.
So seeing more hair fall for a period of time doesn’t necessarily mean you’re losing progress.
How much shedding is normal?
It can look like a lot when you see it all at once. But daily shedding is part of how hair naturally renews itself, whether or not you’re experiencing hair loss.
What matters more is how your hair changes over time, not what you see on any one day.
Supporting you with a team of Australian experts
From your first consultation onwards, you’ll be supported by an Australian team working together to help guide your hair loss journey.
The expertise of
Partner Doctors
Our Australian partner doctors assess your circumstances, monitor your progress and, where appropriate, personalise your care. Through regular follow-up consultations, they're there to help guide your journey every step of the way.
The accuracy of
Partner Pharmacists
Our Australian partner pharmacists dispense your treatment following your doctor's treatment plan and Australian pharmacy standards. Every order is checked before it's dispatched to your door.
The support of
Patient Services
Our Australian-based Patient Services team is here to support you throughout your treatment journey. Whether you have questions about your consultations, treatment or what to expect next, they're only a phone call or email away.
The Hairy Pill® Subscription
$75 per month
Service includes
Side Effect Protect®
All treatments can carry risks and side effects. If adjustments are needed, partner doctors can refine treatment strength, dosage or ingredient combinations throughout the process at no additional charge.
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Some common questions
How long will it take to notice changes?
There’s no overnight fix for hair loss, treatment takes time and consistency.
Hair grows in natural cycles, and every hair follicle is at a different stage, so changes happen gradually rather than all at once. Your progress is reviewed at ongoing consultations, so you’re never left guessing how things are tracking.
Why does hair growth take time?
Every hair follicle follows its own cycle of growth, rest and shedding. Because each follicle is at a different stage at any given time, hair doesn’t grow all at once.
This is why visible changes tend to happen gradually rather than overnight, and why consistency matters more than any single week or month.
What is shedding, and is it normal?
Shedding is just hair doing what it’s meant to do. Everyone loses roughly 50-100 hairs a day as part of the natural growth cycle, that’s old hairs making way for new ones, not hair loss.
Some people notice a bit more shedding in the first few weeks of starting treatment. This is usually temporary and settles with time.
A few things worth knowing:
- Shedding is temporary
- Not everyone experiences it, and that’s normal too
- It’s a natural part of the hair cycle, nothing to be alarmed by
Think of it as your scalp clearing space, old hairs out, room for new ones.
Is shedding common with The Hairy Pill?
Noticing a bit more hair on your brush or pillow after starting treatment? That’s common, and not something to worry about.
Hair grows in cycles, so it’s normal to feel like it’s two steps forward, one step back in the early stages. Some people notice this more than others, and both are completely normal.
If you have any concerns, get in touch and our partner doctors can talk you through what’s typical for your stage of treatment.
How often will my progress be reviewed?
Roughly every three months, unless something comes up sooner.
These check-ins are where our partner doctor looks at how you’re tracking, talks through any side effects, and factors in anything that’s changed with your health or medications. From there, your plan either stays the course or gets adjusted.
No need to wait for a scheduled review if something’s bothering you in the meantime, just reach out and we’ll sort a review sooner.
What happens if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, don’t worry. Take your next scheduled dose as normal, unless our partner doctor or pharmacist has advised otherwise. Taking extra doses to make up for a missed one isn’t recommended.
If you’re regularly forgetting your treatment, let our team know, we can suggest practical ways to help you stay on track.
Can my treatment be adjusted over time?
Yes. As part of your regular reviews, our partner doctors consider your progress, response to treatment, any side effects, and changes to your health or medications, then decide whether any adjustments are needed.
The aim is to make sure your treatment continues to reflect your needs as things change.
What happens if I stop treatment?
What happens next depends on both the type of hair loss and your individual treatment plan.
For some ongoing forms of hair loss, stopping treatment may allow the natural hair loss process to gradually resume, meaning any improvements maintained over time may reduce.
If you’re thinking about stopping, speak with our partner doctors first, they can review your progress, answer your questions and talk through the options available to you.
