CN&CO&BAM chat hair loss, sex care & other bits

Dave and Carel first met back in 2014, when Dave still believed that his finance focused career had legs. Things have changed quite a bit since then, and although Dave’s plush corporate salary is a thing of the past – his new mission is far richer. He’s the co-founder of &BAM, a company that is on a mission to help men embrace their vulnerabilities and take a proactive approach to healthcare, without taking themselves too seriously. And since I love entrepreneurs and am so impressed by what Dave and his partners are achiving, I thought to share their fascinating story here:

David kicks off by illustrating the problem – how many guys tell their mates they have erectile dysfunction (ED), premature ejaculation, anxiety, or how insecure they are because of hair loss? The answer is probably very few – and that’s a massive problem.

Dave went through these pains himself – he was always the centre of the braai-side balding banter and hair loss jokes, and his confidence took a big knock. He got lost in the confusing web of online information and ended up spending a fortune on treatments that didn’t work. A great reason to start a company by the way! Which is exactly what Dave did – with his mate Tristan and someone with a tad more experience …. Barry who brings age and wisdom to the partnership!

&BAM partners – next photo we feature will be minus caps #justsaying

David says: “Carel, you’ve always been an advocate for men’s health and someone who cares deeply about creating solutions to problems that make the world a better place – so you get it and it’s easy to talk to you about these topics – but for most men having that kind of a vulnerable conversation is near impossible.” Side note – talking about SA corruption, poverty and inequality should be tough topics – not men’s health!

Today, &BAM helps men skip the waiting rooms, awkward conversations, and pharmacy trips by discreetly delivering personalised, doctor-trusted treatments for hair loss to their door.

It works like this –

1. You go to the &BAM website and start an online consultation. Here you’ll be asked to answer a few questions about your hair loss journey, lifestyle, and medical history. You pay a once-off cost of R150 and a doctor contacts you within 24 hours.
2. The doctor consults and gives you a personalised treatment recommendation.
3. You sign-up for the subscription-based hair loss treatment plan that best suits your needs and wallet. You have the option to pay monthly or quarterly. 
4. Every 3-months you receive a new kit. This is important because when it comes to treating hair loss, consistency is key – stopping treatment for even a short period of time can result in an increase in hair shedding and all your hard-earned gains will be lost. 

The team is hard at work getting the word out there and letting men know that the dreadful Donald Trump comb-over (or cover-up) really should be a thing of the past.

“We’ve done the research and we know what works and what doesn’t – hair loss can vary hugely in stage and severity – for some guys, it’s a mild receding hairline and for others, it’s severe baldness that starts early and progresses until all they’re left with is that common horseshoe ring. The heart and soul of &BAM is getting guys proven solutions as early as possible, from the comfort of home,” says Dave.  

“There is lots in the pipeline, too. &BAM’s next solution is going to be a solution for erectile dysfunction, and we’re also working on a suite of products and solutions that will cover skin care, premature ejaculation, and eventually the mental health pandemic.

I ask Dave what his favourite part of the process is, and he answers like a proud entrepreneur “definitely when customers send us their results! We have a lot of customers that are really loving their progress and it is special to know that we’re making a difference in the lives of our customers.” Side note again – as one of their clients – I am very, very happy!

So, I guess the (almost entirely) 5-star rating makes sense!  

If you’re suffering from hair loss and want more detail on how it works, check out the 411 on using &BAM, or if you want to get early access to the ED offering send a mail to hello@andbam.care.

Don’t wait – contact the guys now.