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A few months ago, I realized my ponytail had…shrunk. Not noticeably to anyone but me (I hope) – or overnight – but enough that I started panicking at the number of strands swirling around my drain.
Cue the late-night research spiral: hormones, stress, “is postpartum forever,” etc. I wound up, predictably, deep in Reddit threads, dermatologist explainers, and “before/after” TikToks.
Throughout my research, two names kept coming up again and again: Hers and Nutrafol, the reigning champs of the women’s hair-growth world. So I decided to put them head-to-head and figure out which one actually made sense for me. Here’s how it all went down…
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Meet the Contenders: Hers vs. Nutrafol
Hers: Hers is a women’s telehealth platform offering access to clinically backed hair-loss treatments (and tons of other treatments, for weight loss, skin, menopause, and more) through a licensed provider. They have topical minoxidil, oral options, scalp support products – the whole spectrum – but what caught my attention was their new Biotin + Minoxidil Gummy. After my consultation (more on that below), that’s what I was prescribed.
Nutrafol: Nutrafol is arguably the most well-known hair-growth supplement in the wellness world. Their philosophy is that hair thrives when your internal systems do: hormones, stress, nutrition, immune health. Their Women’s formula features botanicals like saw palmetto, ashwagandha, and marine collagen, and they’ve built an enormous fanbase on the promise of supporting hair from within. It’s a less medical, more holistic option.
How to Actually Get the Product (This Matters More Than TikTok Tells You)
Hers: Signing up for Hers was surprisingly straightforward. You fill out a short online intake, upload some photos, and a licensed medical provider reviews your case. I liked that someone with medical credentials was assessing my specific pattern of thinning, not just telling me to “try this and see.” Once prescribed, the Biotin + Minoxidil Gummy shipped automatically (no pharmacy lines for the win). It’s subscription-based, but you can adjust or pause as needed.
Nutrafol: Nutrafol is simpler: no consult, no diagnosis. You add a bottle to your cart and wait for shipping. Most people end up subscribing because hair-growth supplements take months of consistent use, but it’s very much a “you’re on your own” model, which could be a plus or a minus depending on your preference.
Differing Philosophies: Prescription-Grade Minoxidil vs. Botanical Wellness
Hers: Because medical providers through Hers can prescribe clinical ingredients, their solutions lean into what dermatologists commonly recommend for women’s thinning: minoxidil. I liked that having it packaged in a gummy with biotin made the whole thing feel less medicinal and more manageable. Hers also offers other treatments, like topicals or oral options, but the gummy was the perfect fit for my routine.
Nutrafol: Nutrafol is powered by botanicals and nutrients designed to address multiple “root causes.” If you’re someone who swears by adaptogens or already has a robust supplement ritual, this will feel familiar. But the clinical evidence is less targeted and results vary more widely.
The Routine & Commitment
Hers: Taking one gummy a day is…easy. And knowing it contains minoxidil (with real regrowth data behind it) made me feel like I was doing something that would actually move the needle. Results can take a few months (expected), but at $35/month, the price feels reasonable (especially given that it’s a clinically backed treatment).
Nutrafol: Nutrafol requires four large capsules daily (morning, noon, or whenever you remember). It’s not hard, but it’s also not nothing. I found it easy to fall off schedule, which was admittedly pretty frustrating at ~$80/month.
Which One Actually Worked Better For Me
Nutrafol has thousands of loyal fans, and I get why — my skin and nails looked great while taking it, and it felt like a wellness ritual I should be doing. But when it comes to actual regrowth? I think I noticed less shedding? But I don’t feel particularly confident recommending it blanketly.
In the long-term, choosing Hers felt like a smarter bet for my particular symptoms. While I’m all for holistic wellness, the medical route felt more impactful for me in this case. It’s also easy to take, and most importantly, I’m starting to see some tiny baby hairs that make me feel like I’m on the right track.
The Takeaway: This Is Personal, But Here’s What I’ve Learned
Hair loss is never one-size-fits-all. Your cause, your timeline, your stress levels, your hormones, your bandwidth, all of it matters.
Here’s my bottom line:
- If you want something medically guided and backed by clinical data, Hers is a great place to start.
- If you want something holistic, wellness-driven, and slow-and-steady, Nutrafol may still be your match.
As for me? The Hers gummy was the first thing that felt both evidence-based and doable (a rare combo in the hair-growth world!).
Curious about trying it for yourself? Start here.
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