Oil-infused formulas are an incredible asset when it comes to increasing density and revitalizing strands, not only helping with thickness but also being highly hydrating for dry scalp issues like itchy or flaky skin irritations.
Shape editors curated and evaluated various options to determine their ability to promote new growth over six weeks. See which ones were effective below.
1. Vegamour Gro Serum
The Vegamour Gro Serum is vegan- and Leaping Bunny-certified cruelty-free, using clean plant-based ingredients. Formulated to maximize bioavailability – meaning its ingredients can more readily absorb into and synthesize by the scalp – for maximum effect.
This formula uses botanical ingredients such as mung bean and red clover to block DHT, stimulate hair follicles, and promote growth; curcumin to fight free radical damage and inflammation; and nicotine extract from yam root for circulation increases. All components are free of sulfates, parabens, silicones, dyes, or phthalates – an added bonus!
Apply daily on clean, dry hair and massage into the scalp for best results. Just as with minoxidil, this serum requires consistent use to see its desired effects.
2. Kerastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum
Advanced scalp and hair serum that strengthens fibers to reduce breakage. It illuminates hair to make it shiny while penetrating deep layers of cuticle to strengthen existing hair while deeply hydrating roots.
As opposed to hair serums that focus on improving the condition of each individual strand of hair, scalp serums address only those aspects of the scalp exposed to environmental stressors that cause irritation or even clogs. A good scalp serum should contain Cica and Portulaca extract with anti-inflammatory properties as well as probiotics to balance out microbiomes for less oily or dandruff-prone locks; apply with 2 pipettes for fine hair or 4 for thicker locks after cleansing and towel-drying first!
3. Biotinoyl Tripeptide-5
Copper-lipopeptide complex is an excellent hair growth activator. It facilitates cell metabolism, extends anagen phase duration and stimulates cell proliferation to accelerate hair follicle expansion while simultaneously stimulating eyelash and eyebrow growth. When combined with other active ingredients like red clover extract or acetyl tetrapeptide-3 for maximum effectiveness.
Copper peptides (GHK-Cu) and biotinoyl tripeptide-5 strengthen follicle stem cells to lengthen telogen cycle length, leading to thicker hair,” according to facial plastic surgeon Babak Azizzadeh. For thicker-looking locks with strong lashes and eyebrows, try combining these ingredients in a serum for enhanced peptide absorption via microneedling.
4. Biotinoyl Dipeptide-3
Biotinoyl Dipeptide-3 is a peptide which combines the benefits of both biotin (Vitamin B8) and tripeptide-1, a collagen fragment. Studies have proven its effectiveness at reducing hair loss, increasing hair growth and lengthening eyelashes to make them appear longer, fuller and stronger. By stimulating hair follicle growth phase stimulation for anagen phase encouraging hair follicle anagen phase as well as adhesion molecules such as collagen IV or laminin 5 production for optimal hair anchorage purposes.
Hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate can be found in skincare products with a pH between 4.5 and 6.0, often added to exfoliating creams, serums, moisturizers and anti-aging face creams. It helps increase skin elasticity and hydration as well as helping even out skin tone.
5. Biotinoyl Dipeptide-4
Biotinoyl Dipeptide-4 (GHK-Cu) is a three amino acid peptide composed of biotin (vitamin B7) and Tripeptide-1 (a collagen fragment composed of three Gly-His-Lys amino acids). GHK-Cu has three main benefits for hair loss prevention and growth promotion: it increases keratinocyte count in your scalp while increasing blood flow to hair follicles to nourish and stimulate new hair development, as well as providing relief against hair thinning; strengthen soft nails while strengthening soft nails while increasing eyelash/ eyebrow growth enhancement treatments through microneedling which creates microchannels to enhance peptide penetration into hair follicles.
6. Biotinoyl Dipeptide-6
This three amino acid peptide combines collagen fragment GHK with biotin (a well-known supplement for stronger nails and hairs) into an effective serum that can effectively reduce hair loss while simultaneously making eyelashes longer, fuller, and thicker. Furthermore, its skin healing benefits have become legendary – from stimulating cell production and collagen synthesis stimulation, as well as preventing UV radiation-induced DNA damages through neutralization of 4-hydroxybutene pyrimidine dimers’ oxidative stressor effecting less aging of skin!
