How it works
We’ll ship you your at-home DNA kit, which includes a simple, non-invasive cheek swab. We provide a prepaid return label for easy sending back to our lab.Additionally, you’ll complete a questionnaire to help us understand your lifestyle and medical history.
We’ll review your genetic and questionnaire data. Within 10 days of receiving your sample, we’ll email you your genetic report.
Please note – not all ingredients on your report will be available for your custom topical.
A board certified dermatologist will prescribe you a custom topical made with a combination of clinically validated ingredients to meet your needs.
Receive your topical treatment as quickly as 6 days after your doctor prescribes it.
We’ll automatically ship your 45ml topical every 30 days. Reschedule, pause or cancel at anytime.
After a 3-6 months of consistent use, many customers can begin to notice improvements in hair loss and varying levels regrowth.*
What We Test For And Why
Your genetic makeup and hormones play a key role in your hair loss and how your body responds to hair loss treatments. We analyze 20 genes that help us get a better understanding of your optimal treatment.
Mucin 1
This gene is related to magnesium absorption. Variants could indicate if magnesium supplementation might benefit your hair health.
Dimethylglycine Dehydrogenase
This gene affects your body’s selenium levels. Low selenium can impact hair health, so variants here might suggest the need for supplementation.
Sulfotransferase 1A1
This gene affects how well you activate minoxidil. Variants may suggest the need for a higher dose or additives like tretinoin.
Steroid 5-Alpha-Reductase
These genes influence DHT levels, which affect hair loss risk. High activity may increase risk, suggesting DHT-blocking treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, or spironolactone.
Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase
This gene influences your body’s folate levels, which are essential for healthy cell growth, including hair follicles. Variants may impact your need for folate supplements.
Prostaglandin D2 Receptor
These genes reveal your sensitivity to prostaglandin D2, linked to hair loss. Cetirizine may help by blocking this pathway.
Prostaglandin F Receptor
These genes affect your response to latanoprost, which promotes hair growth. Variants may predict its effectiveness.
Angiotensin- Converting Enzyme
ACE affects blood flow. Variants here may determine how well circulation-boosting treatments, like minoxidil or caffeine, work to enhance hair growth.
Prostaglandin E Synthase 2
This gene plays a role in producing prostaglandins that help hair growth. Variants can indicate how effective treatments like minoxidil might be for you.
Grow with genetics, not generics.
Why get a customized treatment?
- Gain insights into genes related to hair loss and recommended treatments
- Get a multi-targeted hair growth treatment
- More active ingredients than other brands
- Prescription strength and clinically validated
- Approved by Board Certified Dermatologists
- Accurate testing from a CLIA Lab
- Compounded in the USA
- Simple, once-daily treatment
- Results in as little as 3-6 months*
Customer results
Results for thousands of customers
Whatever your hair growth needs, we’ll create a customer topical that delivers real results.
Easy, Mess-Free Application
Achieve your hair regrowth goals in just 3 to 6 months without using pills, as shown by clinical studies to have a lower risk of side effects. We use glass packaging, no wasteful plastic bottles. Included is a calibrated dropper for easy, mess-free, and precise application.
How Accordion Works
After a 3-6 months of consistent use, many customers can begin to notice improvements in hair loss and varying levels regrowth.*
We’ll review your genetic and questionnaire data. Within 10 days of receiving your sample, we’ll email you your genetic report.
Please note – not all ingredients on your report will be available for your custom topical.
We’ll ship you your at-home DNA kit, which includes a simple, non-invasive cheek swab. We provide a prepaid return label for easy sending back to our lab.
Additionally, you’ll complete a questionnaire to help us understand your lifestyle and medical history.
A board certified dermatologist will prescribe you a custom topical made with a combination of clinically validated ingredients to meet your needs.
Receive your topical treatment as quickly as 6 days after your doctor prescribes it.
We’ll automatically ship your 45ml topical every 30 days. Reschedule, pause or cancel at anytime.
Your Questions, Answered
Why does a genetic test matter for hair loss?
A genetic test provides valuable insights into how your unique genetic makeup may influence hair loss and your response to different treatments. By analyzing over 20 specific genes and biomarkers related to hair health, we can understand underlying factors contributing to hair thinning or loss. This allows us to personalize your treatment with ingredients that are more likely to work effectively for you. With a tailored approach, you’re not only improving your chances of seeing results but also minimizing exposure to ingredients that may be less beneficial for your hair type and genetic profile.
What types of hair loss can be helped?
Roots by GA addresses a wide range of hair loss concerns, from early-stage thinning to more progressed balding, including male pattern baldness, androgenic alopecia, alopecia areata, shedding, diffuse thinning, patchy hair loss, widening part, and general hair fall. Our customized topical solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs—whether you’re aiming to stop hair loss, encourage regrowth, or enhance hair density.
What ingredients are in Roots by GA's formulas, and how do they help with hair regrowt?h
Roots by GA uses a comprehensive range of FDA-approved topical ingredients, such as minoxidil, which can be prescribed in varying dosages tailored to your unique genetic variations and enzyme activity. Additionally, we incorporate FDA off-label medications like finasteride and its stronger form, dutasteride, to help reduce DHT, a hormone that can contribute to hair loss. DHT levels vary among individuals based on genetic factors, and addressing this can be critical in slowing or reversing hair loss.
For those less responsive to minoxidil, or for a more multitargeted approach, ingredients like latanoprost and cetirizine are available to support hair regrowth. Spironolactone, often recommended for women, helps reduce testosterone levels, which can also contribute to hair thinning. To further enhance treatment, circulation modulators like caffeine are used to promote blood flow, especially in cases where genetic markers suggest it could be beneficial. Other clinically validated ingredients include tretinoin to improve absorption, as well as vitamins and hormones like melatonin, which contribute to overall scalp and hair health.
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*If you’re not satisfied with the recommended custom topical treatment, we will cancel your order and refund the topical portion. However, once a topical shipment is processed and shipped, it cannot be refunded. The genetic test fee is non-refundable.
*Results may vary. Most users see improvements within 3-6 months with consistent use. Results not guaranteed. While clinical studies suggest that topical Finasteride carries a lower risk of side effects, they may still occur. Please note that compounded prescriptions, including topical Finasteride, Spironolactone, Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Latanoprost, Cetirizine, tretinoin, and others, are not FDA-approved. The information provided on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult your doctor to discuss the risks and benefits before starting any treatment.