9 hair growth products that truly work, from scalp serums to supplements

From the creators behind the beloved online skin dermatology platform, Skin + Me has now devised a completely bespoke approach to hair loss in the form of these cutting-edge drops. It works in a similar way to the skincare; you’ll take part in an extensive AI-led questionnaire and have an online meeting with a dermatologist to help determine the right cocktail of ingredients (such as Minoxidil and Finasteride) which are then bottled into a personalised treatment. So advanced are the new drops that they can be used for anyone experiencing mild hair thinning to significant hair loss.

The Nue Co has been changing the game when it comes to supplements since its inception. The latest in its beloved range of skin health products is Growth Phase which, much like its prebiotics and gut supplements, addresses the root cause of hair loss. That translates to science-backed ingredients that help deliver essential nutrients, vitamins and oxygen to the scalp.

The hairdresser responsible for the tresses of every A-lister, from Kate Moss to Sienna Miller, Sam McKnight’s latest creation tackles issues of hair loss right at the root. The oil is gentle enough to use on sensitive scalps too; it helps to create a better environment for hair to grow, protecting the scalp barrier, removing impurities and stimulating circulation.

If you’re searching for an effective solution to hair loss at the temples – and one that requires minimal effort – look no further than Sisley’s Le Sérum. How it differs from the buzzy formulas doing the rounds on social media? This oil helps energise the hair follicle, enriching it with a cocktail of minerals, vitamins, and proteins to promote hair growth.

Dr Barbara Sturm has applied her expertise in marring natural skincare with cutting-edge science to create an innovative scalp serum. It’s also powered by some of your favourite skincare ingredients, including hydrating heavyweight hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5, both helping to lock in hydration and support the hair shaft.

Much like Vida Glow’s compelling research around its marine collagen, these advanced hair supplements come with impressive clinicals — so much so, users experienced a reduction in hair loss symptoms by 34%. The supplements harness a pea sprout extract called Anagain and biotin to tackle everything from fragile, weak strands to hair thinning and shedding. As with every supplement on the market, though, it takes consistency to see results.

Red light therapy isn’t just a boon for promoting collagen production. HigherDose’s innovative Red Light Hat contains 120 LED bulbs hidden beneath the cap to help support hair growth; the red light works by delivering light energy to the scalp, increasing blood flow and penetrating the hair follicles to help extend the hair’s growth phase.

We all know that a healthy scalp equals healthy hair and for anyone searching for a remedy to tend to the scalp barrier (or stratum corneum), this is it. The USP lies in amaranth peptides — in other words, proteins that increase the diameter of the hair fibre, resulting in thicker-looking, more luscious hair.

Anyone au cour with Olaplex’s high-tech shampoos and conditioners will know that the brand doesn’t take hair health lightly. In fact, many credit their healthier locks and unrivalled shine to Olaplex’s bond-building treatment system. The latest is an easy-to-use leave-in treatment for the scalp, which utilises the same technology to support the scalp barrier and encourage thicker-looking lengths.