Finasteride Before and After: Real Results from Hims Customers

Considering finasteride and curious what to expect? Or maybe you’re already on it and wondering when you’ll start seeing changes to your hair. Whatever your situation, it can be helpful to see before-and-after photos from real men who’ve used the medication. 

We’ve got you covered with before-and-after photos from real customers using Hims finasteride products.

Jordan D.

Jordan D, before starting finasteride. July 2023

Jordan began noticing signs of male pattern hair loss and a receding hairline when he was 27 years old. He’s now 36 and two years into his finasteride journey.

Jordan D. One month after starting finasteride. August 2023.

“Before I started Hims at 35, I was losing so much hair that I decided to buzz my head. I lost my confidence, was overweight, and depressed. When I began seeing my hair grow back, less than six months into Hims, somehow it changed my perspective. I knew I could change, and Hims gave me the drive to try,” he says.

Jordan D. Four months after starting finasteride. November 2023.

“I take 1 milligram finasteride tablets once a day”, says Jordan, adding that he also uses Hims minoxidil solution twice a day. He began to see results within four months of using the products daily, and first noticed less hair fall and some initial regrowth in areas which had been thinning.

Jordan D. Five months after starting finasteride. December 2023. 

“My hair has become thicker, fuller, and stopped falling out as much as I can tell. It feels, and looks, like I have more hair now at 36 than I did at 27! I no longer wear hats, which is huge,” he says.

Jordan D. Two years after starting finasteride. 2025

Here’s what Jordan told us about his experience using finasteride (and minoxidil):

“Almost two years into it, my life is radically different. It’s not that my hair defined me, but it gave me the push I needed to work on myself. It showed me that I could make radical changes, work hard, and feel better. I now have long hair (I’ve never tried that before), feel great in my body, and actually need a comb! 

Note: Jordan D. is a Hims customer who was compensated for his participation in this article.

Andrew R.

Andrew R., Before starting Hims finasteride

Andrew has male pattern baldness and started noticing hair loss toward the end of high school. Hair loss runs in his family. “Everyone [in my family] but me is bald now,” he says. He takes 1 milligram of finasteride daily.

Andrew R., 4 months after starting Hims finasteride

It took Andrew five or six months of taking finasteride to notice a difference, but he stuck with it. Two years later, he says, “I almost have a full head of hair again. It’s unbelievable how well this product works!” 

Andrew R., 16 months after starting Hims finasteride

Andrew is amazed by his finasteride hair regrowth results. “I’m so much more confident!” he says, adding that he can’t believe how much his hair has grown since he started. 

Andrew R., 2 years after starting Hims finasteride

“I no longer hide behind a comb over or hats. Hims is a life changer. My whole family was very skeptical of me using it at first, but now they are beyond jealous. I recommended that my cousins use it, and they love the results so far!”

Note: Andrew R. is a Hims customer who was compensated for his participation in this article.

We’ll keep this super brief because our guide to finasteride goes into a lot of great detail on exactly how the medication works.

Finasteride is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, a medication that prevents the hormones associated with male pattern baldness — like dihydrotestosterone (DHT) — from damaging your hair follicles. When DHT enters the hair follicles, it can cause miniaturization, or follicle shrinkage. This means hair becomes thinner and less dense, and eventually, it will stop producing new hair altogether, leading to baldness.

While FDA-approved finasteride starts reducing levels of the hormone DHT right away, it can take several months before you’ll be able to see changes in your hairline and overall hair density. In other words, don’t expect immediate results like you would with a hair transplant or hair restoration.

You can learn more by checking out our finasteride results timeline.

If you currently use finasteride to treat hair loss, or if you’re considering using finasteride to deal with a receding hairline or thinning hair, one of the best ways to track your hair growth progress is by taking regular photos of your hairline and scalp. These photos can help measure your progress and see how well finasteride is working for you.

Taking your own before and after photos isn’t too difficult, but there are a few things you’ll want to keep in mind before you get started:

• Choose a room with bright (but not too bright) lighting. It’s essential to have clear, reasonably bright lighting when you’re taking photos. This helps to give a good view of your scalp and makes any bald patches or areas with thinning hair easier to see.

• Photograph your hairline, scalp, and any other problem areas. For most guys, male pattern baldness affects the hairline and crown first. Make sure to take photos of these areas, as well as any others that are affected by hair loss. To make measuring your progress easier, try to take progress photos from the same angles. You may need to ask someone to help you accurately capture areas with noticeable balding.

• Take photos of your hairline and scalp once a month. Your hair needs time to grow, meaning there’s no reason to take photos daily. Instead, take photos on a monthly basis so you can see a clearer difference between each one. Your first few photos may not show much progress — but keep watching.

Once you’ve taken a series of monthly photos, try looking back every three to six months to see how your hair has improved. As finasteride starts to work, you may notice your hair loss slow down. Over time, certain areas of your scalp may gain extra hair density thanks to added hair count. 

Looking at Hims hair loss before and after photos from other men can give you a solid understanding of what to expect from finasteride. 

But, if you’re waiting for your hair to show the same changes as the before and after photos, keep the following in mind:

• Results may vary. Your results from finasteride can vary based on several factors, including your genes, habits, and the severity of your existing hair loss. 

• Progress photos can help you see changes. If you’ve recently started using finasteride, take your own photos regularly to track your progress. Over time, you may start noticing improvements in your hair, including a slowing of hair loss or some regrowth.

• A healthcare provider can help with side effects. If you experience any side effects while using finasteride, talk to a board-certified dermatologist or other dermatology expert about your concerns. They may adjust your treatment plan or suggest alternative hair loss solutions.

Interested in using finasteride? We offer finasteride, minoxidil, and other hair loss treatments for men online, with prescription products available following an online consultation with a licensed healthcare provider.