Growband Review
The Growband has made waves in the hair loss community, claiming to target the root cause of male pattern hair loss. This review is going to unbox that claim, and answer your biggest question:
Does the Growband really regrow hair? Lets find out
Why Am I Losing My Hair? (And Why Most Treatments Fail)
Before we can understand how the Growband works - or why it might be effective - we need to take a step back and look at the real cause of hair loss in men.
If you’ve spent any time researching treatments, you’ve probably heard of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), a hormone linked to androgenetic alopecia (AGA), or male pattern hair loss. Most conventional treatments like Finasteride or Minoxidil target DHT or aim to stimulate follicles topically.
But here’s the problem:
Hair loss isn’t caused by DHT alone.
DHT may be the trigger, but what actually causes hair follicles to miniaturize and die over time is something deeper: chronically reduced blood flow and mechanical tension in the scalp.
This tension builds up over years - often from structural aging, micro-tensions and chronic muscle contractions - and it physically restricts the blood supply that follicles need to thrive.
No blood flow = no nutrients = slow suffocation of the follicle.
This is the root cause that almost all treatments overlook.
To display this, we developed a model called The Hair Loss Cascade which shows the exact mechanism each popular treatment targets. It also shows whether the treatment targets the root cause, or mere symptom management.
The only problem with Scalp Massages being the best treatment is that it's really hard work to do it, and to do it consistently enough to see results.
According to a study by English & Barazesh (2019)
But scalp massages get tedious pretty fast
This is where the Growband comes in
The Growband is the only at-home device that directly targets scalp tension, working from the inside-out to improve blood flow and reverse the physical restriction that’s starving your hair follicles.
Since it's hands-free and fully automated, you can rack up massage hours and remodel your scalp with much less effort.
Here’s how it works:
- You place the Growband on your head like a helmet
- The inflatable inner band expands, gently lifting the scalp upwards, creating creases on the top of the head
- This relieves pressure on the critical blood vessels supplying your hair follicles
- Over time this helps reduce chronic scalp tension, break down fibrosis and restore a healthier blood supply to the scalp
- Hairs can then grow optimally
The result?
A scalp environment that’s more hospitable to hair regrowth.
A study was also conducted on the Growband to determine it's effectiveness. The study measured blood flow in participant's scalps before, during and after use. The results showed a significant improvement in blood flow.
Blood flow in the scalp vs time massaging
Does the Growband Really Work?
Here's What Real Users Are Saying
Since launching, thousands of people have used the Growband to combat thinning and shedding — especially in the crown and mid-scalp areas.
Here’s what some of them have reported:
“I’ve tried minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, but nothing gave me the comfort of knowing I’m targeting the real problem. The Growband just makes sense. My shedding is down, and my scalp feels healthier.”
– James M., USA
“I’ve been using the Growband for just over 3 months now. Not only is my scalp less tight, but I’m starting to see peach fuzz where it was slick before. This isn’t a miracle cure, but it’s the first thing I’ve used that feels like it’s doing more than masking the symptoms.”
– Raj S., UK
“I actually look forward to using it. It’s 10 minutes of therapy, and over time you start to notice that healthier hair is growing in. Especially around the vertex, which used to be my biggest concern.”
– Kevin P., Canada
These are just a few examples — many users combine the Growband with other treatments for compounding results.
Highly recommend Hairguard! If you are thinking about purchasing any of their products, I can assure you that they take care of their customers. My wife recently bought me a Growband Pro for my birthday and after a couple of months the pump stopped working. I contacted their support and they sent me a new unit within the same week with no questions asked. The support was very quick to respond and help me resolve the issue. I’m now on month 5 and I’m very happy so far with the results. I’ll say it again, if you’re thinking about purchasing it, do it. You will NOT be disappointed.
Adam M. // Verified Buyer
The Growband has been the best addition to my hair loss arsenal in the last 2 years. It’s not cheap but I think it’s definitely worth it given that it’s the only thing that actually increases blood flow naturally. I’ve tried both min and fin in the past and the fin in particular gave me *worrying* side effects. It’s made me really cautious to use anything that can potentially mess with my body’s natural balance. When you use the Growband you can feel the blood flowing into your scalp so I think long term this is going to be the best way to *naturally* regrow hair. It’s been 4 months and I’m really happy that my crown is filling back in and my temples are looking thicker already.
Patrick R // Verified Buyer
This is the most effective product I've found to regrow hair without drugs or surgery etc. I’ve been using it for 12 weeks and I’m already seeing amazing results.
Simon C. // Verified Buyer
I’ve been using it for about 4 months and I’m starting to see some hair growth. It’s easy to use with the automatic pump. You can wear it while you’re cooking or watching TV.
Pete B. // Verified Buyer
But how does the Growband compare to other hair loss treatments?
Frequently Asked Questions
Initial tests show that after 3 months results start becoming visible. Typically the treatment works like this:
30-60 days: Hair loss is stabilized, with less hairs coming out and hair follicles preparing for the growth phase.
60-180 days: Hair regrowth kicks in and the hair follicles increase in both number, thickness and tensile strength. Hair looks thicker, stronger and healthier with higher overall coverage.
180 days onwards: Continued maintenance and continued thickening, strengthening and regrowth. Individual results may vary.
Although some women have gotten good results with the Growband it has not been designed specifically for female hair loss. Male and female hair loss are different. Male pattern baldness takes place via fibrosis, where DHT is a critical part of that pathway. Women do not have high levels of DHT so they do not form fibrosis in the same way. With that said, it may still help women by improving the quality of the scalp.
They ship from the U.S. and UK and domestic deliveries take 2 - 4 days.
For international orders, delivery times depends on the destination but is typically 5 - 8 days.
There are no known side effects from the Growband Pro.
Some people have reported a temporary increase in sebum production which usually decreases after a few weeks. Minor swelling or irritation is also a possible minor side effect, especially to start with. However this usually resides after the scalp gets used to it.
In general, the Growband Pro is a much safer treatment option than minoxidil or prescription DHT blockers, both of which have significant side effects because these drugs affect the body on a biochemical and hormonal level, artificially manipulating the body.
The Growband Pro directly fights the true cause of hair loss, which is lack of blood flow making it an incredibly effective and low-side-effect treatment.
They ship from both the UK and US. For shipments to these countries you will not be charged import fees.
For orders outside of the US and UK (eg EU, Australia, Canada etc), it is likely that there will be import duties, but it is impossible to say how much will be charged for each individual country.
We recommend checking with your local import authority to assess whether custom / import charges will apply.
It's up to you, but yes you can. One of the great things about the Growband Pro is that you can use it with conventional options as well, because it works using an entirely new mechanism.
In fact, other treatments will work better because of using the Growband Pro at the same time. You'll be fixing the root cause, whilst other options help in other ways such as stimulating the hair follicle back into growth phase.
Good other options are Maxoxidil, along with our shampoo and supplement. You can also use a Dermaroller too if you like.
The statements contained herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The Growband is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, heal or prevent any condition or disease. Nothing contained on this website is intended as medical advice. If you have any questions about whether the use of this product is appropriate for you, please seek the advice of a health care professional prior to use.
The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. Individuals differ, as will results from our products.
Simply email Hairguard within 180 days of receiving your Growband Pro and they will provide the shipping label for you to return it to them.. They will then require you to return the Growband back to them in its original packaging.
The refund will be issued once the product has arrived back at their warehouse.
Yes, the Growband Pro comes with a 1 year warranty, so if for any reason a part needs replacing then you're covered.