Bosley
Written by
Leah Goldberg
About the brand
When it comes to the most well-known and highly trusted hair restoration treatments, Bosley is the first name that comes to mind. The company was founded in 1974 by Dr. L. Lee Bosley, and with over 430,000 successful treatments, Bosley has helped men and women all across America and abroad restore their natural hair with surgical and non-surgical solutions. With their 45 years of experience, Bosley sets the bar for the standard of excellence and remains the leading model for ...their care.
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Our Verdict
Bosley offers some of the best treatments for hair restoration. Their years of experience have given them a great understanding of keeping hair healthy and natural-looking. You’re not going to find another place with as much expertise. Their variety of treatment options allows for easy access; there is an affordable hair solution for anyone who needs it.
Pros
- Free consultation, free info kit, and a $250 coupon upon request of th...
- Numerous products and helpful guides
- Affordable financing options
- Long history and trustworthy
Cons
- Financing requires credit approval
- Transplants can leave scars
Products & Pricing
Upon requesting the free info kit, Bosley offers a $250 dollar coupon that can be used towards your treatment.
The price of Bosley’s hair solutions varies depending on the kind of procedures needed based on how many grafts are required. The average cost is $10,000 (USD), but prices can be anywhere from $8,000 to $18,000. The price of your specific procedure will be determined when meeting with a specialist in your free consultation.
Financing
Financing options are available for those who cannot pay the upfront cost. Upon approval of a credit application, your specialist will help you to pick what plans work best for you. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you how the plans are broken down without submitting the credit approval request. However, in their “Is Bosley Affordable Video,” one of their patients states that payments can “be less than what a car payment would be.”
Products
Bosley offers surgical and non-surgical hair recovery options for men, women, and transgender-identifying individuals. A meeting with a specialist will help you determine what procedures and products will best fit you.
Each surgery has an in-depth explanation of how it is performed on the site, so you know exactly what to expect. Each procedure has its page filled with explanations and FAQs to help you make the best-informed decision with your specialist.
Surgical “Solutions”
Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
This procedure uses the existing hair follicles from the back and sides of the head as a “donor area,” where the follicles are extracted and replanted into the areas in need of them. Your hair will start to grow naturally where the follicles have been transplanted. This minorly invasive surgery uses local anesthetics to numb the scalp. This procedure suits people with thinning hair on the top, along the hairline, or around the crown.
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
This procedure uses the existing hair follicles by slicing a tissue containing the follicles and grafting onto the area needing them. With a success rate of about 95%, this treatment is a good option for those with more severe hair thinning and male-patterned baldness. The procedure is permanent and requires very little, if any, maintenance afterward. There may be some scarring afterward, but this is usually not noticeable.
BioGraft (FUE with Xtrands+)
This procedure is Bosley’s FUE combined with a partnered company, Hair Care. The Bosley specialist will fill in spaces where the hair is thin, and the Hair Care stylist will attach a wig of your choosing to cover up the rest of the thinning area. The wigs are glued on and need monthly or bi-monthly maintenance, which will incur continual costs, but this is a good option for those who want more hair than they could grow even with procedures.
Eyebrow Restoration
This procedure takes a small portion of the scalp with hair follicles and transplants them onto eyebrows that are thinning or have lost their hair. This treatment is helpful for people with scars that prevent their eyebrows from growing or those who have overplucked their eyebrows.
Non-Surgical “Solutions”
BosleyRx Finasteride
This is a drug that inhibits the production of DHT, which is a hormone that causes hair loss. While only available for use in men, it can successfully prevent any further hair loss from occurring. It does not promote growth but can buy some time before a procedure can be done. There are adverse side effects, and a decrease in sexual performance has been indicated. Also, the benefits will only last while taking the drug, so a continual supply is needed to prevent further hair loss.
Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP)
This procedure dyes the scalp with pigment using microneedles that give the impression of hair. This lower-cost solution can make the hair appear thicker and more defined. No maintenance or recovery time is involved, making this a much quicker solution that produces desirable results.
Lower Level Laser Therapy (LLLT)
This therapy is provided by purchasing head caps or headbands filled with lasers that stimulate cell activity and increase blood circulation to stop hair from thinning and help it grow. Different caps are available at varying prices depending on how many diodes are in them. They are a bit pricey, being upwards of $1,000, but that may be a better decision for those who can’t afford a procedure. Apparently, use of these caps contributed to a 37% increase in hair growth in men, which means you’re likely to see positive results.
Bosley Derma Roller
The Bosley Derma Roller is a tool that “microneedles” the scalp and is designed to keep the skin healthy and exfoliated. The roller itself costs $55. You can buy replacement roller heads (3x pack) for $45. There is also a roller and follicle energizing serum bundle for $90. The use of the roller and serum promotes healthy hair and discourages thinning.
Online Store
Bosley’s online store is filled with hair care products, including shampoos, conditioners, topicals, serum treatments to be used with the Derma roller, supplements to support hair growth for men and women, DHT-blocking supplements, and more.
In-depth review
Features and Functionality
Ingredients and Safety
Bosley has a wide range of different products, all with differing ingredients. Thankfully, each ingredient can be found underneath every product’s ingredients tab.
The BosleyMD Healthy Hair Growth Supplements for Men contain Vitamin A, D, E and B12, as well as biotin, pumpkin seed extract and evening primrose oil. The supplements for women contain similar ingredients. They are both $38.
The 1 liter BosleyMD MendXtend Strengthening Shampoo contains ingredients such as sodium cocoyl isethionate and Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Extract. The ingredients are vegan and cruelty-free. The 1 liter BosleyMD MendXtend Strengthening Conditioner contains ingredients such as luxurious Shea Butter and grapefruit extract. Again, it is vegan and cruelty-free. These are both $51.
There are no adverse side effects regarding safety listed on the site. However, it is essential to talk to your doctor before taking any of their products and discuss the ingredients with them, especially if you are on chronic medication or/and have a medical condition. It’s important to note that a decrease in sexual performance has been indicated with BosleyRx Finasteride.
Effectiveness
The drugs and supplements they offer have also been shown to produce their intended results, but they may not be without side effects.
Application Method
Supplements and BosleyRx’s Finasteride are taken orally. Shampoos and conditioners are used to wash. Topicals are used on the scalp, as are the roller and LLLT caps.
Ease of Use
Most of the procedure information will come from the specialist during your free consultation. The site highly encourages you to make your consultation and request your info kit and makes it easy to put in your information to get started.
The procedures are masterfully performed with great care by highly experienced doctors and technicians. Other products include supplements, topicals, roller, and laser hair growth caps/bands, which contain directions on when to use/take/apply and for how long.
Bosley offers many different videos, testimonials, and support from their specialists, who can answer any questions about any of the procedures and products. These are very user-friendly.
Customer Service
Regarding help and support, only certain locations are available 24/7. They have phone support, and the number is (1)-800-985-6405. Chat support is available; however, to access this, you must fill in your name, mobile number, street, and email address.
The videos on the Bosley site have testimonials and basic information. However, they have a great YouTube channel that offers testimonials, before and after videos, procedure information, as well as real-life experiences and surgeries. There is a vast FAQ section, a community forum on Facebook, and an extensive blog.
Phone Support
Local hours may vary, but their support number is: (1)-800-985-6405
Live Online Chat
A chat option is available
customerservice@bosley.com
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