The short answer
- What it is: An at-home hair DNA kit (the Fagron TrichoTest™) that reads 26 genetic variants linked to hair loss treatment response.
- Price: $395, including home delivery, lab analysis, your report and a MOHR Hair treatment plan.
- How: Swab your cheek at home, send the sample to the lab, results in about 2 weeks.
- Why: Stop guessing. Know which hair loss ingredients your genes are likely to respond to before you spend months on the wrong one.
What is a hair DNA test?
A hair DNA test looks at your genes to show how your body is likely to handle the ingredients used to treat hair loss. Two people with the same thinning can respond very differently to the same treatment. Your DNA helps explain why.
The Fagron TrichoTest™ is a pharmacogenetic test: it links your genetics to treatment response. A proprietary algorithm combines your genetic results with your health history to pick the best combinations from 11 delivery forms and 62 active ingredients, across topical, oral and mesotherapy options. It is used for androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss), alopecia areata, telogen effluvium (shedding) and other hair and scalp concerns.
What's included for $395
At-home DNA kit
A cheek-swab (buccal) collection kit shipped to your home, with step-by-step instructions from taking the sample to getting your results.
Genetic analysis
Your sample is analyzed by the Fagron Genomics laboratory for 26 genetic variants (SNPs) in 9 categories.
Your TrichoTest™ report
A drug-efficacy panel with color-coded recommended compounds and efficacy percentages, red flags for ingredients to avoid, and your full pharmacogenetic results.
Complete treatment plan
Topical, oral and mesotherapy options matched to your genetic profile and your health history.
Detailed MOHR recommendation
The MOHR Hair team reviews your report and sends a clear, plain-language plan: what your results mean, the best next steps, and the treatment plan we recommend for you.
Real people to ask
Questions about your kit or your plan go to the MOHR team at 910 Park Avenue, New York, by email or phone.
What the hair DNA test analyzes
TrichoTest™ reads 26 single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), small, common differences in DNA, grouped into nine categories:
- 1Prostaglandins & sulphotransferase (minoxidil response)
- 2Anti-inflammatory response
- 3Anti-androgens (e.g. finasteride, DHT)
- 4Stimulation of circulation
- 5Collagen synthesis
- 6Insulin-like growth factor
- 7Vitamins
- 8Minerals
- 9Antioxidants
Your genetic results are combined with your background (intolerances, sensitivities, illnesses, current medications, blood pressure, stress, exercise, habits and family history) so the recommendations fit you as a whole person, not just your genes. Ingredients evaluated include minoxidil, finasteride, latanoprost, 17-α estradiol, cetirizine, spironolactone and triamcinolone acetonide, along with hair-care supplements.
How it works, in four steps
- Order online. Pay $395 securely and enter your shipping address.
- Swab at home. Your kit arrives with everything you need. Rub the swab inside your cheek. It takes a minute and does not hurt.
- Send it to the lab. Follow the included instructions to return your sample to the Fagron Genomics laboratory.
- Get your results and your plan. Results are ready about 2 weeks after the lab receives your sample. MOHR Hair then sends your report with a detailed recommendation: best next steps and your treatment plan.
Why take a genetic hair loss test?
- Less trial and error. Hair loss treatments take months to show results. Knowing which ingredients your genes favor helps you start with a better-matched plan.
- Fewer surprises. The report flags ingredients your profile or history suggests avoiding.
- A plan you can act on. You do not just get data. MOHR Hair tells you what to do next.
- Pairs with in-clinic care. If you are near New York, your results can guide treatment after a MOHR Hair Assessment with HairMetrix imaging at 910 Park Avenue.
Hair DNA test vs other hair tests
| Hair DNA test (TrichoTest™) | Hair strand / mineral test | HairCheck photo review | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sample | Cheek swab (DNA) | Cut hair | 3 photos |
| Answers | Which treatments your genes are likely to respond to | Minerals present in the hair shaft | Whether an in-person assessment may be worthwhile |
| Where | At home, delivered | At home | Online |
| Price at MOHR | $395, plan included | Not offered | Complimentary |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the hair DNA kit cost?
$395, all-inclusive: the kit shipped to your home, the lab analysis, your TrichoTest™ report and a detailed MOHR Hair recommendation with next steps and a treatment plan.
How long do results take?
About 2 weeks after the Fagron Genomics laboratory receives your sample.
Does it test for the "baldness gene"?
Hair loss is influenced by many genes, not one. TrichoTest™ focuses on what matters most for treatment: how you are likely to respond to anti-androgens like finasteride, to minoxidil, and to anti-inflammatory, circulation, collagen, growth-factor, vitamin, mineral and antioxidant support.
Is the hair DNA test for women too?
Yes. It is used for men and women, including female pattern hair loss and shedding conditions.
Is the swab painful?
No. It is a gentle cheek swab. No needles, no blood, no hair is cut.
Is this a diagnosis?
No. Genetic results show predisposition, not a diagnosis or a guarantee of results. Any prescription treatment in your plan requires evaluation by a licensed provider. If you want an in-person diagnosis, book the MOHR Hair Assessment.
Where do you ship?
Anywhere in the United States, free.
Know your hair genetics. Then treat.
Order the Fagron TrichoTest™ hair DNA kit for $395, delivered to your home, with a personalized MOHR Hair treatment plan included.
Note: Last reviewed November 2, 2026. TrichoTest™ is a product of Fagron Genomics, analyzed in its ISO 13485 certified laboratory. This page is general education and does not diagnose hair loss. Genetic predisposition does not guarantee treatment outcomes; individual results vary.