Trying to grow out your hair can have you feeling like decades are passing you by before seeing any changes. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, your hair grows an average of 1/2 inch per month. That leaves you with a whopping six inches per year. For some of us who are trying to achieve Rapunzel status, that just doesn’t cut it.
Now, how fast your hair grows is affected by a number of things such as genetics, age, diet, scalp health, and overall health, but there are also products–shampoos, supplements, hair tools–that can give you a leg up in the process. If you’re on the hunt for something to try, look no further because these products are tried and true.
SUPERHAIR by Moon Juice
Number of Customer Reviews: 251
Average Rating: 4.9/5
“SuperHair by Moon Juice is the only hair supplement I recommend to my clients,” says Justine Petrucci, Los Angeles based hair stylist, and colorist. “The ingredients benefit your all-around health and target stress. SuperHair from Moon Juice helps build hair growth in four ways: by targeting stress with adaptogens, replenishing nutritional deficiencies, providing follicle protection, and boosting critical hair micronutrients. Bioactive vitamins, adaptogens, and hair micronutrients like biotin and silica join to promote healthier, thicker, stronger hair,” says Petrucci.
Review: “This bottle is magic. I was a bit skeptical to try it because of the price but all the positive reviews on Sephora got me thinking “why not.” I’ve been taking it for two weeks and already my hair is longer, shinier, stronger, thicker, and sooo much softer. I’m shedding less after washing. Usually when a product makes my hair grow out, whatever little that grows I end up having to trim right off because my hair thins out at the bottoms and splits very easily. Not so with this supplement. I’ve been able to keep the added length. Will definitely be buying another bottle after this and incorporating this into my daily supplement intake.”
Sports Research Biotin with Coconut Oil
Number of Customer Reviews: 36,094
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Biotin is usually one of the first suggestions to come up when searching for ways to grow your hair faster. These Vegan Certified, Non-GMO and Gluten-free supplements from Sports Research are infused with cold-pressed organic coconut oil to strengthen Keratin synthesis and support healthy hair skin, and nails.
Review: “I absolutely love this product! The capsules have a small hint of coconut oil when you take them. They’re very easy to swallow, and no aftertaste. My hair has been growing a lot faster”.
FREATECH Scalp Massager
Number of Customer Reviews: 20,716
Average Rating: 4.6/5
As mentioned before, scalp health is very important when it comes to growing out your hair. If that’s not healthy, your hair won’t be either. This FREATECH scalp massager is the perfect tool to get a deep clean from product build-up, exfoliate the scalp and increase blood circulation which promotes hair growth. With its soft silicone bristles, you can gently cleanse without disturbing the balance of the skin on your scalp.
Review: “I’m in my 40s with thinning hair and had so much hair fall after kids due to stress and I switched to herbal natural soap shampoo in the same time I purchased this brush and literally my hair is getting so much thicker because it doesn’t fall out at all! I go in the shower and bend over to use it to support the circulation/massage even more and after I do my entire scalp I rinse and that’s it. It feels so good and it’s def working. “
ReFa Heart Brush
Number of Customer Reviews: 150
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Detangling bristles: These work to take on knots at every angle and gently detangle hair without damaging it.
Polishing bristles: These work to brush the hair’s surface layer, so it regains its shine and feels smooth.
Heart Shape: The easy-to-grip heart shape of the ReFa HEART BRUSH (ROSE GOLD) distributes force naturally, minimizing stress on your hair, while the round-tipped bristles comfortably stimulate your scalp.
The Mane Choice Hair Growth Oil
Number of Customer Reviews: 3,043
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Hair oils aren’t only for moisturizing your scalp. The Mane Choice Hair Growth Oil does both! Formulated with a blend of multivitamins and essential nutrients, this lightweight oil will help reduce shedding and breakage and stimulate hair growth from the root by revitalizing and restoring your hair to a healthier, longer, and thicker state.
Review: “After having two c-sections, I suffered from serious postpartum hair loss. My hair wasn’t growing back and would break off. It has been a year since I had my last son and a month of using this oil my hair is actually growing! For the first time in a longtime, my hair actually looks and feels healthy. If also helped with my dry itchy scalp during the winter.”
Women’s Rogaine Hair Regrowth Treatment
Number of Customer Reviews: 6,231
Avergae Rating: 4.2/5
Rogaine created a treatment specifically for women formulated with 5 % Minoxidil, a vasodilator that opens the blood vessels to increase circulation to promote hair growth. Women’s Rogaine Hair Treatment is clinically proven to regrow hair and works to boost hair follicle activity and hair protein production. It also contains botanical extracts and emollients to help maintain a healthy, conditioned scalp, plus AHAs to promote natural skin exfoliation to help keep hair follicles open.
Review: “Works beautifully! I gained twice as much hair … more than I expected! It does not irritate my scalp and it’s not greasy. Easy to use and only need once a day. “
Hairfinity Botanical Hair Oil
Number of Customer Reviews: 3,242
Average Rating: 4.3/5
The Hairfinity Botanical Oil is a hair and scalp strengthening serum that increases shine and elasticity for faster hair growth. It pampers and repairs your hair and scalp with a powerful blend of nutrient-dense vitamins and essential oils.
Review: “I like this product a whole lot. I’ve been using it for about 2 weeks. I want to say how much a little bottle goes a long way. I keep my hair braided under my wigs so it’s easy to apply on protective styles. I notice my edges are growing like crazy and my hair is not so brittle anymore. I also recognize how my hair isn’t shedding much at all. It’s only been two weeks and I’ve noticed a major difference.”
SugarBearHair Vitamins
Number of Customer Reviews: 22,941
Average Ratings: 4.5/5
We’re sure you’ve seen SugarBearHair Vitamins on your Instagram feeds supported by your favorite influencers. These viral gummies we created with a vegetarian formula that includes everything you need for lusicous locks like Vitamins A, C, D, and E, Vitamin B-6, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 and Biotin.
Review: “Holy guacamole, works works works. And delicious! Dying to buy more! My hair and nails grew like crazy. I had to cut my nails really often (since I work around food, I need to keep them trim). I want to get more. I’m aiming to grow my hair down to my navel and for sure this is the way to go.”
Kate Blanc Cosmetics Castor Oil
Number of Customer Reviews: 29,695
Average Rating: 4.5/5
We’ve already mentioned our love of castor oil for skin health, but did you know this miracle oil is also great for hair growth? Castor Oil is an age-old remedy that moisturizes the scalp, eases dandruff and enhances the health of the hair follicle.
Review: “I am now a fan of castor oil! I’ve always read that castor oil was great for hair growth so I decided to give it a try. I’ve been using it on my eyebrows, lashes, and on my hair (my hair is natural, veryyyyy curly and colored), and in a month I can already tell a difference. My eyebrows seem much thicker, my hair is so soft and thick, and healthy. My lashes are looking thicker and longer.”
DOO GRO Mega Long Hair Vitalizer
Number of Customer Reviews: 4,146
Average Rating: 4.6/5
An important aspect of growing out your hair is length retention. If you’re suffering from breakage, you’ll never see the length you desire. DOO GRO Mega Long Hair Vitalizer promotes strong, healthy, shiny hair with an ultimate strengthening formula with olive oil and avocado oil to stop breakage. It’s safe for all hair types including natural, relaxed, color-treated or braided.
Review: “I’ve always used hair grease on my scalp and hair but I swear by this grease. I have not seen so much growth until I started using this in March. My hair is noticeably longer and stronger at the roots too.”
Ultrax Labs Hair Surge
Number of Customer Reviews: 10,392
Average Rating: 4.2/5
It may be a habit to have your cup of coffee in the morning for your daily boost of caffeine, but what about adding some to your hair? Hair Surge is an extra-strength shampoo that contains highly effective caffeine compounds that have been shown to reduce hair loss, stimulate hair growth, and block the effects of testosterone within the skin. Caffeine is an ingredient that can help extend the life cycle of hair follicles and encourage healthy hair.
Review: “The Ultrax Labs Hair Surge is a must try. It is infused with caffeine to help hair recovery and smells amazing. The bottle is 8 fl. oz and a little goes such a long way. My hair has more shine and less breakage. Also, it doesn’t leave your hair feeling greasy. It helps thicken your hair and restore your scalp. I would definitely recommend to someone who has been having trouble growing their hair.”
Pureauty Naturals Biotin Hair Serum
Number of Customer Reviews: 7,719
Average Rating: 4.1/5
This Pureauty Biotin Hair Serum harnesses the benefits of Biotin, Pro-Vitamin B5 and Pea Sprout Extract to assist in the retention and growth of natural, healthy looking hair. You can easily incorporate it into your hair routine by applying on slightly damp hair after washing and letting your hair fully absorb the product and its nutrients.
Review: “I NEVER write reviews; however, I felt this was the first product that produced and deserved a great comment. I use Biotin Hair Growth Serum by Pureauty Naturals for my front hairline. In view of many medical issues as well as aging, my hairline was thinning. I purchased this product and wow the difference it has made in my hair…Five-star rating for sure!”
HUM Hair Sweet Hair Gummies
Number of Customer Reviews: 1,429
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Hum uses the tagline ‘beauty starts from within” and these Hair Sweet Hair Gummies are nothing different. These vegan supplements are designed to support stronger, healthier hair and is packed with key nutrients such as biotin, folic acid and zinc.
Review: “This product works wonders. My hair has always grown so slowly and I’ve always been frustrated with its growth rate. I only took the gummies for one month during the summer and saw insane results. Definitely ordering again.”
Curls Blissful Lengths Liquid Hair Growth Vitamin
Number of Customer Reviews: 296
Average Rating: 4.4./5
Great for all hair types, Curls Blissful Lengths is liquid supplement formulated with a proprietary blend of bioactive coenzymes, vitamins, antioxidants, nutrients, organic blueberry extract, and essential B vitamins. When ingested, the body absorbs 98% of these nutrients compared to taking vitamins in pill form leaving you with noticeable results.
Review: “This is a product that has really my hair back to life, thick, full and healthy. My hair has been growing faster than ever, it helps my skin and nails as well. I LOVE IT !!!! The serving size per day is reasonable. You will start to see results in 2 to 3 weeks.”
Essy Naturals Hair Growth Oil
Number of Customer Reviews: 5,695
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Looking for an oil that’s a powerhouse? Essy Naturals Natural Hair Growth Oil is packed with all-natural and pure ingredients proven to enhance hair growth such as Castor Oil, Caffeine, Rosemary Oil, and Biotin.
Review: “There only one thing I hate about this product…. that I have not discovered it sooner!!!!!! Yo, when I tell you this product works… it works!!!! My edges are growing and most importantly my eyebrows are GROWING!!!!! I’m coming back for more and more and more and more! I’m honestly happy I found this!!!! If you have thinning hair use this. “
Marc Anthony Strengthening Grow Long Leave-in Conditioner
Number of Customer Reviews: 7,108
Average Rating: 4.5/5
If you’re a curly girl, this leave-in conditioner is one you want to add to your routine. Marc Anthony’s Strengthening Grow Long Super Fast Leave-in is sulfate-free and infused with Caffeine, Ginseng and Vitamin E to nourish each strand to rapidly grow your hair stronger and longer.
Review: “I decided to let my hair grow out from a short hair cut, to stop dying it, and to discontinue blow-drying and using hairspray. I purchased this product based on reviews. It works well! I used to have short dyed blonde hair, that was somewhat dry from constant hair drying plus spiking products and hair spray. Now I have shoulder length naturally silver hair, that is soft and looks prettier. I will continue to reorder this product.”
Zhou Hairfluence
Number of Customer Reviews: 12,276
Average Rating: 4.1/5
Hairfluence is a supplement with a powerful complex of B vitamins, Biotin, and Collagen that benefits your skin, nails, and hair.
Review: “I never write reviews but this hair vitamin is the holy grail! So affordable and my hair is thicker and growing longer so quickly! It does take 2 to 4 weeks to see results, but I’m telling you, I am on my 4th bottle and this stuff is amazing! I just ordered 2 more bottles already! Do yourself a favor and buy it already!”
Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Densifying Conditioner
Number of Customer Reviews: 6,585
Average Rating: 4.5/5
You may have heard people say it’s better to choose health over length when it comes to you hair and with Viviscal’s Gorgeous Growth Densifying Conditioner, you can have both! This conditioner as a proprietary ingredient, Antrel, derived from ingredients such as pea sprouts and grape seeds.
Review: “When my hair started growing, IT STARTED GROWING! My hairdresser thought that I had bangs at the previous cut. No bangs, just all new growth.”
Maple Holistics Store Biotin Shampoo
Number of Customer Reviews: 20,909
Average Rating: 4.3/5
This natural shampoo not only thickens and detoxes the hair but contains pure rosemary essential oil for hair growth. Maple Holistics Store Biotin Shampoo is sulfate and paraben-free and is infused with nourishing pure argan oil, coconut oil, evening primrose, and jojoba.
Review: “I love this product! I noticed a difference with this shampoo within a few days. My hair was softer, shinier, and more manageable than with other shampoos I had tried. You can see the buildup of styling spray in the water when you shampoo it. I now know why my hair lacked shine and body, because of the build-up. My hair has grown since I started using Biotin shampoo, it took a few weeks, but it does work, does everything it says and then some. I’ll keep buying it, you should try it!”.
BosleyMD Follicle Energizer
Number of Customer Reviews: 236
Averge Rating: 3.8/5
Your hair follicle is where the magic of hair growth happens and that’s where BosleyMD Follicle Energizer starts. The advanced serum protects and repairs the follicle to ensure the health of your hair.
Review: “This product helped grow my hair back. I got a stressed balled spot on the side of my head. I applied a small drop to the spot every day and I slowly notice hair regrowth. Now my hair has completely grown back.”
Nutrafol Women Hair Growth Supplement
Number of Customer Reviews: 2,994
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Winner of Allure’s 2018 Best of Beauty Breakthrough Award, Nutrafol Women Hair Growth Supplement uses 21 medical-grade, natural ingredients that are clinically proven to promote hair growth by targeting the multiple root causes of thinning, including stress and nutrition, from within.
Review: “I have never written a review in my life but felt like if I had to write one, it would be about nutrafol. Such an AMAZING product. I was the person that my hair NEVER grew past a certain length and it would drive me crazy. It does take time so patience is needed but it’s worth the wait! I recommend it to everyone that asks about how I grew my hair out.”
