The Backstory: Why I Dug into Courtneey
So last month I kept seeing Instagram ads for this Courtneey hair growth serum nonsense. Every ad showed before-and-after photos that looked photoshopped worse than my aunt’s vacation pictures. The website had all these glowing reviews with perfect grammar that screamed fake. Started wondering if real humans actually used this stuff.
How I Got Actual Customer Voices
First I hit up Facebook groups – you know, those “Hair Loss Warriors” communities where people vent. Posted asking specifically for Courtneey experiences. Most comments were like “don’t bother lol” but I DM’d seven people who actually tried it.
- Messaged 18 Reddit users who mentioned Courtneey in hair loss subs
- Posted anonymous Google Forms in local beauty salon groups
- Even asked my dental hygienist when she mentioned thinning hair during my root canal (awkward but worth it)
Out of 67 responses, only 29 people had actually bought the damn serum. Others just wanted to rant about hair scams. Classic internet.
The Messy Reality I Uncovered
Wanna know what real users said? Here’s the raw deal:
- The good: 4 people saw baby hairs after 6+ months, but only when using it with prescription meds
- The bad: 19 people quit within 3 months complaining about sticky residue and zero results
- The ugly: 3 people got rashes and one said her cat started losing fur after licking her pillow
Most hilarious complaint? This lady Cindy from Florida spent $89 believing the “density complex” marketing jargon. Turned out she was just rubbing cheap coconut oil with green food coloring. Her exact words: “My bathroom towels look like I murdered Shrek.”
My Own Stupid Experiment
Bought one bottle myself since the refund policy said “30 days no questions asked.” Used it religiously on my left eyebrow only for science. Right eyebrow stayed normal as a control group. Results after 5 weeks?
- Left brow: Grew 4 extra hairs but developed pimples underneath
- Right brow: Chill vibes only
- My wallet: $97 poorer and now suspicious of all skincare
What This Taught Me
The refund part was actually smooth – emailed them a photo of my sad eyebrow bumps and got my money back in 3 days. But the whole process showed me how companies cherry-pick reviews. Real people either saw nothing or side effects, while the website only showed miracle transformations. Moral of the story? Dig past the first page of Google reviews. And maybe don’t put mystery goo near your pets.
