Hims - Helping men prevent hair loss, erectile dysfunction and more
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Hims is a men's wellness brand built to help guys tackle those uncomfortable topics related to their health. Men aren’t supposed to care for themselves. We call bullshit. We offer products to prevent hair loss, erectile disfunction, aging skin, and more of the stuff you care about.
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Nice that it's focused on issues that men don't typically talk about
Pros:Zero friction to talk with doctors. Great branding.
Cons:Can't wait for more products to launch
hims
I'm the founder so happy to share more :)
Pros:highest quality products on the market, at 80% off. oh, and it's beautiful so you'd love having it on your counter or sink.
Cons:always working to introduce new product lines to help guys across all of the issues we struggle with
I don't know why people are hating on this brand. I used to be prescribed Finasteride through a dermo in town and took it for a few months. Since my insurance doesn't cover cosmetics it cost me $100 a month ($3/pill) and I couldn't make that happen every month.
I heard about Hims on a few podcasts I listen to and decided to try it. I paid $5 for a trial, and then just had to confirm some things, answer a few questions, and send a couple pictures to the doctor. People don't understand that you have to discuss all this stuff before they just mail you a prescription. Sure it costs $5 upfront but the value of the items without the prescription is easily $30 at least. The doctor responded promptly and we talked back and forth. When everything was confirmed my stuff was shipped. This included shampoo, biotin gummies, minoxidil, and a month of Finasteride.
I also emailed customer support with some general questions. It took a day or two but they were super nice and helpful.
After you do the trial pack, you can go online and alter your order. Don't need the shampoo? Fine, they take that out and you don't pay for it. That goes for any of the secondary products.
All I'm saying is I get a month of a prescription I need, mailed to me, for about $33 with tax. That is 1/3 of what it normally costs me. If you can find the stuff cheaper elsewhere that's all fine, but don't complain about a company trying to save people money and hassle. I don't have the time or money to go to regular doctor visits for something that I know I need.
Pros:Quality, accessibility, fast and easy consultation
Cons:none so far
Honestly I would stay far away from these guys. Terrible experience overall. Do not reccomend.
Pros:Nothing. Customer service is absolute garbage
Cons:Can’t answer general questions correctly and NEVER responded in a timely manner. ‘Doctor’ was inconsiderate and dismissive.
I know a number of doctors who specialize in hair loss (and hair loss research) with regard to multiple causes, including androgenetic alopecia and autoimmune diseases. None of them regard any shampoo or biotin as effective in treating male pattern hair loss...unless you want to keep your nails healthy as can be - biotin will help do that.
If you're man who's suffering from male pattern hair loss, it's probably best to save your money and stick with Minoxidil (most commonly known as Rogaine) and Finasteride (most commonly known as Propecia). I understand what Hims is doing from a business standpoint, but the combinations of products that they sell for hair loss are oddly arbitrary. Minoxidil and/or Finasteride are the standard treatment for male pattern baldness.
I have not used the Hims service, so I can't speak to the process by which they evaluate patients/customers. But while the rate of side effects from Finasteride is very low and the drug is commonly regarded as quite safe, I do hope ample information is given to each person beyond a link to a list of side effects. Some doctors will hand out Finasteride like candy; others will recommend a PSA test as a baseline, and even a semen analysis to be thorough (though I don't think this is even near being a common recommendation). In any case, seeing a dermatologist in person to rule out any other forms of hair loss can be a good practice, too.
Pros:Helps normalize/destigmatize men's hair loss products
Cons:Selling you (some) things you likely don't need.
I totally love the branding and concept. Wish they would start selling products in others states and countries.
Pros:Amazing e-shop, cool interface, nice CS and extensive knowledge bank!
Cons:Only available in few states of US.
Smash Work
Horrible customer service horrible scheme go fuck yourselves
Pros:none
Cons:All
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY. The website is designed such that they will be signing you up for a subscription without your knowledge. When I tried to cancel the subscription they told me they needed an order number. The problem was I never recevied a ocnifrmaiton e-mail. Furthermoe the order they send out to you contians no paperwork. No invoice. No order. No order number. It's a scam! I have given them my name address dob and even offered my ssn but they said without an order number they will not cancel. Huh? They can't look up my order with my name and address? So unless I come up with an order apparently my subscription will run forever! Beware! I have already contacted my AG and the US Atty.. They use unfair business practices and are committing mail fraud. p.s. you can buy what's in their kit package for far less at the pharmacy.
Pros:Noting
Cons:Unfair business pratices. False Advertising.