Fleava Review: Does It Work for Hair Loss?

If you’re one of the many men who’ve experienced hair loss, you’ve probably spent at least some time researching hair loss treatments. One of the best ways to learn more about your options is to read reviews of products that claim to help.

If you’re curious about Fleava — a hair care line that claims to fight hair loss — you’re in the right place. In this Fleava review, we break down the brand’s product offerings with insight from board-certified dermatologist Knox Beasley, MD.

Fleava is a line of hair care products marketed as solutions for hair loss and scalp health. The products — which include a hair regrowth serum, shampoo and conditioner, DHT blocker supplements, a scalp massager, and hair vitamins — contain mostly botanical ingredients and are said to stimulate hair follicles to help treat male pattern baldness.

While some of the ingredients in Fleava products, such as biotin, ginseng, and copper peptides, have been studied for their role in hair health, the actual effectiveness of these combined ingredients for hair loss has not been well-studied. 

According to the brand, “Fleava is a hair system that regrows hair in 90 days, fights thinning, and has a 150-day money-back guarantee." However, to receive a refund after 150 days, you must provide before-and-after photos, which could be difficult, especially if you don’t know the policy. In different areas of the website, the brand claims both a 90-day and a 150-day money-back guarantee.

Fleava says its hair growth serum strengthens roots, nourishes the scalp, and prevents shedding. While it’s hard to verify these claims without independent research, Fleava products do include certain ingredients that may support hair health.

For example, theoretical research has found that copper peptides (GHK-Cu), which are found in Fleava’s serum and shampoo, may be a “powerful hair growth promoter.” But the study also notes that delivery of the ingredient topically can be difficult.

Fleava’s shampoo and DHT blocker supplement both contain saw palmetto (also found in our thickening shampoo). Some research indicates that saw palmetto can partially block DHT, a hormone primarily responsible for triggering male pattern baldness. We’ll discuss the ingredients in more detail in the Fleava review section below.

According to the brand, you will not experience a shedding phase when using Fleava. An initial shedding phase may happen when using minoxidil, which is a precursor to regrowth.

The exact use of Fleava depends on the product, but here we’ll cover how to use the brand’s most popular product, Fleava GHK-Cu Hair Growth Serum. Here’s a step-by-step:

• Use the enclosed dropper to apply a few drops directly to the scalp at night

• Massage gently using your fingertips

• Let the solution absorb overnight

• Rinse in the morning if you’d like

• Use daily

These steps are very similar to applying a minoxidil solution, with the biggest difference being that minoxidil is used twice daily.

Below, we’re including reviews from Dr. Beasley for some of Fleava’s most popular products.

Fleava Advanced Copper Peptide Serum

• Efficacy: ★

• Side Effects:  ★★★★★

• Ease of Use: ★★★★

Pros: 

• Likely minimal side effects

Cons: 

• Limited scientific evidence

“I would give this one star [for efficacy],” says Dr. Beasley. “There is minimal scientific evidence that these ingredients will treat hair loss.”

GHK-Cu Shampoo and Conditioner

Pros:

• Reviewers note that these products leave hair soft and clean

• Contains saw palmetto, which is known to partially block DHT

Cons:

• Expensive

• Not a lot of evidence that they can support hair growth

“This does have saw palmetto, which is a known DHT blocker. However, a shampoo/conditioner is unlikely to be in contact with the skin for a long enough time to have a meaningful impact on hair growth,” Dr. Beasley says.

• Efficacy: ★

• Side Effects:  ★★★★

• Ease of Use: ★★★★★

Fleava DHT Blocker

Pros:

• The dosage is just one capsule once a day

• Made with natural ingredients

Cons:

• Expensive

“The main ingredient in this appears to be biotin, and a true biotin deficiency is rare with a normal diet. Taking added biotin without having a deficiency is unlikely to help with hair growth. This supplement does have iron and zinc, though, and deficiencies in those could cause hair loss,” Dr. Beasley says. “Saw palmetto is a natural DHT blocker, which may have some benefits for hair loss, but it’s best to check with a healthcare provider before starting.”

• Efficacy: ★★

• Side Effects: ★★★

• Ease of Use: ★★★★

Scalp Massager

Pros: 

• Safe to use 

• Relaxing

Cons:

• Not much evidence that scalp massage helps prevent hair loss

• Similar products can be purchased for less money elsewhere

“Scalp massagers can feel great, but unfortunately, there’s limited scientific evidence that they may increase hair growth,” Dr. Beasley says.

• Efficacy:  ★

• Side Effects: ★★★★★

• Ease of Use: ★★★★★

Below, we’ll cover some commonly asked questions about Fleava.

Is Fleava Legit?

It’s worth noting that videos from content creators are circulating on YouTube that accuse Fleava of stealing their hair loss content and passing it off as a Fleava review. Others claim the before-and-after photos are fake.

Many forums are also full of comments from people saying Fleava’s social media blocked them after commenting or correcting an inaccuracy (for example, the Fleava customer service team claimed that this product offers a forever solution to hair loss and does not need to be used continuously after initial hair loss is observed, which seems like a dubious claim).

While the reviews on the Fleava website are overwhelmingly positive, when researching a new product, it’s always a good idea to check third-party reviews like TrustPilot or Amazon to ensure you get balanced opinions. For example, while there are positive Fleava reviews on TrustPilot, many customers also note that they were auto-enrolled in a recurring VIP membership for $30 a month, which was difficult (or sometimes impossible) to cancel.

Who Is Fleava For?

According to the brand's website, Fleava is designed for men and women of “all ages." However, we do not recommend that people under 18 use hair loss products unless advised by a healthcare provider.

Can You Use Fleava With Other Hair Treatments?

It’s best to check in with a dermatologist or other healthcare provider when combining hair loss treatments. Still, because Fleava is free of minoxidil and finasteride (and therefore, there is no risk of getting too much of either), it’s generally considered safe to use Fleava alongside these FDA-approved treatments.

How Much Does Fleava Cost?

Here’s a quick breakdown of the cost of Fleava hair care products:

• One bottle of Fleava’s hair growth serum (about a month's supply) costs $39

• A 12-ounce bottle of shampoo costs $59

• A 12-ounce bottle of shampoo and conditioner sold together costs $89 

• A Fleava “full pack” including serum, shampoo, conditioner, scalp massager, DHT blocker supplement, and a micro-needling tool known as a derma-stamp, costs $119

• Fleava DHT hair defense starts at $49 for 60 capsules

• Fleava hair vitamins start at $59 for 60 capsules

• The Fleava scalp massager costs $15

You can also bundle the serum for more savings — for example, a 12-month supply costs $199.

According to the brand, Fleava products have no side effects or irritation, making them ideal for “long-term and daily use.” However, it’s always possible to react to a topical product or a supplement. It’s a good idea to do a patch test on your forearm when trying any new product, including Fleava.

If you’re looking for proven hair loss treatments, there are two medications with approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration specifically for treating male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia).

Minoxidil

Minoxidil is the generic version of Rogaine^® and its topical form is FDA-approved specifically for treating male pattern baldness. It’s known to be very effective — a 48-week study found that minoxidil increases blood flow to the scalp and hair follicles, which can increase hair growth and thickness by as much as 18 percent in some cases.

Topical minoxidil is easy to use and over-the-counter (we offer it as minoxidil foam or a liquid solution). It’s also available in an oral form (ours is chewable), which requires a prescription.

Finasteride

Finasteride is an oral medication that helps decrease the amount of dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, in the body. DHT is a male hormone that is thought to trigger pattern hair loss in male pattern baldness.

Oral finasteride can reduce DHT levels by as much as 70 percent.

You can also use minoxidil and finasteride together. Research shows the two are more effective when used together (like our topical finasteride and minoxidil spray) than when used alone. 

Biotin

Biotin is most effective for those with a true deficiency of the vitamin (biotin is the same as vitamin B7). In addition to biotin, our gummies contain other ingredients to support hair health, like vitamins D, B12, B6, and folic acid.

“Overall, Fleava should not be considered a substitute for clinically proven treatments in cases of more severe hair loss,” Dr. Beasley says. Here are a few things to remember about the brand:

• Fleava offers hair care products with some promising ingredients, like copper peptides and biotin. However, its effectiveness in treating hair loss is not backed by strong clinical evidence.

• In Fleava reviews online, some people report unclear policies and questionable marketing practices (like using fake before-and-after photos).

• For those with significant hair loss, Fleava may be used as a complementary option, but FDA-approved treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are still the gold standard.

If you’re curious to read more hair loss treatment reviews, check out our Regenix review. And if you’re interested in trying one of the FDA-approved hair loss treatments we mentioned — finasteride and minoxidil — begin a Hims online hair loss consultation to connect with a healthcare provider and find a treatment plan that works for you.