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WHAT’S YOUR NEXT MOVE?

Thinning hair. Three options. A choice that’s yours.

You’ve looked into minoxidil. Maybe even a hair transplant. But you’re also looking for a plant-based routine you can use at home.

Meet the CG Hair Growth Kit. Here’s how it works, what the research behind it shows, and how it compares with the alternatives.

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If your hairline is thinning, you have probably looked at the same two options everyone does.

Minoxidil. Or a hair transplant.

Both can work. Both come with trade-offs that rarely make the front page of the product page.

So we wrote them down. Costs, timelines, side effects, and what happens if you stop. Then we added where our own Hair Growth Kit fits, and where it does not.

The short version

The 10 second version

Minoxidil
Works for many, but only while you keep applying it.
CostMonthly, ongoing
Results2 to 4 months
If you stopRegrowth falls out in ~3 months
Hair transplant
The only thing that puts hair where there is none. Costs thousands.
Cost€3,500 to €11,800 (UK)
Results10 to 18 months
Side effectsSurgery risks
CG Hair Growth Kit
Not a drug, not surgery. Built for the hair you still have.
Cost€165 for 150 days
ResultsFirst hairs in 4 to 8 weeks
Best forEarly thinning
Timeline

When you first see new hair

Our kit and minoxidil show first signs within weeks to months. A transplant is the longest wait.

Start1 mo2 mo3 mo4 mo5 mo6 mo
CG Hair Growth Kit
4 to 8 weeks

First fine hairs in 4 to 8 weeks, more visible at 10 to 12 weeks (our FAQ). We ask for 150 days before you judge.

Minoxidil
2 to 4 months

Improvement after 2 to 4 months of regular use.

Hair transplant
From month 4 →

Transplanted hairs shed after 2 to 3 weeks. New hair from around month 4. Full result at 10 to 18 months.

Price

What it costs you

Minoxidil
Every month
A low monthly price that varies by brand and country. It never stops for as long as you use it.
Hair transplant, UK
€3,500 to €11,800
One time. Around €5,900 is typical for 2,000 grafts with FUE. Turkey packages start around €2,600 (clinic-quoted).
CG Hair Growth Kit
€165
For 150 days, about €33 a month, with money-back guarantee. €109 for 50 days, €199 for 250 days.

UK transplant prices are converted from £3,000 to £10,000 (and £5,000) at about 1.18 and rounded.

Option one

CG vs. minoxidil

Minoxidil works for many men and we will not pretend otherwise.

In a one-year study of 984 men (funded by Pfizer, the maker of Rogaine), the balding area was smaller in 62%.

The catch is what happens next.

1
Start
Apply to the scalp as directed.
2
Months 2 to 4
Improvement usually starts to show.
3
Keep going
Continued use maintains the regrowth.
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Stop
Regrown hair usually falls out within about 3 months.
Possible side effects
Scalp irritationUnexpected hair growthDizziness

Minoxidil

  • What it is: a topical treatment
  • Commitment: keep applying it
  • Best suited to: hereditary hair loss

CG Hair Growth Kit

  • What it is: Moonroller, serum and cleanser. Not a drug
  • Commitment: 150 days, then judge the result
  • Best suited to: early-stage thinning
13,500
average new hairs
17.3%
improved hair density
57%
hair loss reduction
27%
increased follicle activation

Our own 150-day study figures. They measure different things from the minoxidil study above, so please do not compare the numbers directly. Results vary from person to person.

A hair under the microscope at day 1 of the study
At the start, the hair is narrow and the hair mass is not well anchored to the bulb.
The same hair under the microscope after 150 days of the study
After 150 days of treatment, the study observed an increase in hair mass, suggesting a stronger attachment to the hair bulb.

“Already on minoxidil? Keep going, and add the kit.”

If you are already on minoxidil, we recommend running the Hair Growth Kit alongside it. One honest caveat: we cannot guarantee results when you combine them. If a doctor prescribed minoxidil, mention the kit to them first.

Hair Activator serum applied to the scalpHair Activator serum

The kit: a serum applied daily and a roller used every third day.

Option two

CG vs. a hair transplant

We do not hate transplants. For some men it is the right call.

Here is what it takes.

1
Day 0: surgery
A session can take 4 hours or more.
2
Weeks 2 to 3
Transplanted hairs shed. This is normal.
3
Month 4
New hair starts to appear.
4
Months 10 to 18
Full result. Some men need up to 3 or 4 sessions.
Possible side effects
BleedingInfectionSwellingNumbnessFolliculitisScarringShock shedding
Money
€3,500+
Cheap offers abroad can mean technician-only surgery or overharvested donor areas.
Your existing hair
Can keep thinning
The NHS warns your hair might keep thinning around the transplant. Untreated areas can too.
Where CG fits
Protect it first
If you still have thinning hair, protect it before it is gone. After a transplant, ask your surgeon before adding anything.

“Bald for years? A serum will not bring those follicles back.”

Follicles that are gone are gone. A transplant is the realistic route for those areas. Our kit works best in early stages and may not suit advanced or scarring hair loss.

Decide

Which one fits you?

If you haveThinning, but plenty of hairThis is the stage our kit is built for. Try 150 days before anything permanent.
If you haveBald areas, bare for yearsA transplant is the realistic route. Book consultations with qualified surgeons.
If you are onMinoxidil alreadyKeep going and add the kit on top. We cannot guarantee results when you combine them.

Man using the Copenhagen Grooming Moonroller on his scalp
The kit

What is in the Hair Growth Kit

Three products, one routine. Built for the hair you still have.

  • The Moonroller: 1,140 titanium needles, used every third day
  • The Hair Activator serum: applied daily
  • The Moonroller Cleanser: before and after each use
See the Hair Growth Kit
Moonroller
STEP 1MoonrollerRoll every third day, 10 passes in each direction
Hair Activator
STEP 2Hair ActivatorLeave-on serum, applied daily
Moonroller Cleanser
STEP 3CleanserA few sprays on the roller before use, rinse after
The serum

Inside the serum

Our Triple Complex, which we describe as ingredients harnessed from stem cells derived from plant roots.

TurmericCapilia LongaDerived from turmeric.
CentellaCentella ReversaSupports scalp health.
Lab work with olive tree extractElaya RenovaDerived from wild olive trees.
Real results

Real people, real photos

Drag the sliders to compare before and after. The first three are test persons from our 150 day clinical study, photographed at the start (T0) and at day 150 (T150).

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Customers

Photos from customers

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Study photos and customer photos shared with Copenhagen Grooming. Results vary and are not guaranteed for everyone.

Guarantee

Results or your money back

If it does not work for you, you should not be left paying for it.

The Growth Guarantee applies to the 150 and 250 day packages. To qualify, you must:

  • Use the kit consistently for at least 150 days
  • Upload monthly progress photos
  • Return the products

We cannot guarantee results when the kit is combined with minoxidil.

Read the complete Growth Guarantee terms →

Side by side

The full comparison

Minoxidil Hair transplant CG Hair Growth Kit
What it is A topical treatment applied to the scalp Surgery that moves follicles from the back of the head to thinning areas A 3-step routine: Moonroller, Hair Activator serum and cleanser. Not a drug, not surgery
Cost A low monthly price that varies by brand and country, for as long as you use it UK: about €3,500 to €11,800 for FUE. Turkey packages from about €2,600 (clinic-quoted) €109 for 50 days, €165 for 150 days, €199 for 250 days
Time to results Usually 2 to 4 months New hair from about 4 months, full result at 10 to 18 months Fine new hairs often seen in 4 to 8 weeks, more visible around 10 to 12 weeks (our FAQ)
If you stop Regrown hair usually falls out within about 3 months Your existing hair might keep thinning around the grafts We ask for 150 days of use before judging the result
Downsides Scalp irritation, unexpected hair growth, dizziness. You have to keep using it Bleeding, infection, scarring, shock shedding, sometimes 3 to 4 sessions, recovery time The roller can tingle. Works best in early stages. Not for advanced or scarring hair loss
Best suited to Hereditary hair loss Permanent, inherited baldness with enough donor hair Early-stage thinning, for men who want a non-drug, non-surgical routine
FAQ

Questions we get

Is the kit as strong as a transplant?

They do different jobs. A transplant moves follicles to places where there are none. Our kit works on the hair you still have.

Can I use it with minoxidil?

Yes. If you are already on minoxidil, we recommend running the kit alongside it.

We cannot guarantee results when you combine them. If a doctor prescribed minoxidil, mention the kit to them first.

Can I use it after a transplant?

Ask your surgeon first. One customer tells us they used it after theirs, but we have no study on that.

How long until I see anything?

Many users notice fine new hairs within 4 to 8 weeks, with more visible results around 10 to 12 weeks. We ask for 150 days before you judge.

What if it does not work for me?

The 150 and 250 day packages come with our results-or-your-money-back guarantee, under the conditions above.

Your call

Keep what you have. Then decide what comes next.

If you are in the early stages of thinning, 150 days is a small bet next to surgery or a lifetime of minoxidil. If a transplant is the better route for you, we would rather you know that now.

Get the Hair Growth Kit
Growth Guarantee on eligible kits · See full terms →
CG figures come from our own 150-day study and product page. Results vary and are not guaranteed for everyone. Full study details →
Sources

Cleveland Clinic: Minoxidil. ISHRS: Effectiveness of 5% minoxidil in male-pattern hair loss. NHS: Hair transplant. Healthline: Hair transplant. TreatCompare: Hair transplant cost UK. Acibadem International: Hair transplant cost in Turkey (clinic-quoted prices).

This page is for information only and is not medical advice. Talk to a doctor about hair loss, especially if you take medication or are considering surgery.