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Glossary Hair Serum

silicone-based product that smooths frizz and adds shine

Hair serum is a silicone-based styling product designed to coat the surface of the hair, providing a protective layer that helps to smooth frizz, add shine, and enhance manageability. It is typically applied to damp or dry hair and can also offer some protection against environmental damage, such as UV rays and pollution.

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Research

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research Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Hair Serum Product in Healthy Adult Male and Female Volunteers with Hair Fall

14 citations , September 2020 in “Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology”

This study found that a hair serum containing amla extract, freeze-dried coconut water, and selenium significantly improved hair growth rate, density, and reduced hair fall among healthy volunteers over 90 days.

research Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of a Hair Serum Product in Healthy Adult Male and Female Volunteers with Hair Fall

5 citations , September 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

This study found that a hair serum containing amla extract, freeze-dried coconut water, selenium, sandalwood odorant, and peanut shell extract significantly improved hair growth, density, and reduced hair fall after 90 days in healthy volunteers.

research Development and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Serum: A traditional way to Improve Hair Quality

3 citations , August 2021 in “The Open Dermatology Journal”

This study found that the formulated herbal hair serum improved hair growth and hair weight with minor sensitivity after application and demonstrated stability for seven days.

research Formulation and Evaluation of Herbal Hair Serum in Treatment of Various Hair- Related Problems

1 citations , May 2023 in “Research journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry”

This article discusses the growing preference for organic and herbal cosmetics for hair care, attributing this trend to reduced side effects compared to their synthetic counterparts, and highlights ingredients like fenugreek, flaxseed, and ginger for their potential benefits in preventing hair issues and promoting growth.

research Effects of Withania somnifera root extract serum application on hair health in healthy adults: A prospective, double-blind, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled study

1 citations , November 2023 in “Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine”

In this study, a topical Ashwagandha serum significantly improved hair growth, density, thickness, and quality of life in adults with mild to moderate hair loss compared to a placebo, demonstrating potential as an effective and safer alternative treatment for alopecia.

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community Is there a reason why hair serums (The Ordinary, Vichy, etc.) are never part of a serious hair loss stack?

40 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair serums like The Ordinary and Vichy are seen as minor additions to hair loss treatments but are not considered effective on their own compared to well-studied options like Minoxidil and Finasteride. They may improve scalp health or hair strand quality but are not reliable for significant hair regrowth or combating male pattern baldness.

community Which serum is good for new hair growth?

10 months ago

The conversation discusses hair growth treatments, with the original poster avoiding minoxidil due to health concerns and considering serums with positive reviews. Alternatives like topical caffeine and redensyl are mentioned as options.

community Best Hair Regrowth Serum I have ever used

in Product 1 year ago

A user shared their positive experience with Musely's Modern Hair Formula and Classic Combo for hair regrowth, highlighting ingredients like IPCs and Exosomes. They offered a $50 gift card for the product, leading to skepticism from others about the promotion.

community Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density - The Ordinary

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reports positive results using a multi-peptide serum for hair density, combined with finasteride and melatonin, after stopping minoxidil. They experienced hair regrowth after previously losing hair despite using finasteride and minoxidil.

community Serum based on plant extracts boosts hair growth in weeks.

44 upvotes 11 months ago

A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hair loss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hair loss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.

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learn Baicapil

Could a daily serum with Baicapil help revive dormant hair follicles before it’s too late? There is no independent evidence that Baicapil revives dormant follicles; the only human data are the supplier's own unpublished test. A dermatologist can tell whether follicles are still active and which treatments have evidence.

learn Exosomes

Are exosomes applied as a serum, an injection, or combined with other hair treatments? Clinics offer exosomes as scalp injections, as serums applied after microneedling, or combined with PRP. No exosome product is FDA-approved, and no reliable evidence shows that any of these methods works.

learn sh-Polypeptide-7

What is sh-Polypeptide-7 and why is it used in some advanced hair serums and treatments? sh-Polypeptide-7 is the cosmetic-ingredient name for recombinant human growth hormone. It is marketed in hair and scalp products, but no published human trial shows that it helps hair growth, and its safety on the scalp has not been studied.

learn Hair Transplant

Can I use hair products after a hair transplant? Avoid hair products for 2 weeks to 3 months after a hair transplant.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What equipment is used for scalp micropigmentation? Scalp micropigmentation uses specialized digital equipment, micro-needles, and sterile tools.

learn Finasteride

Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

learn Dutasteride

5-alpha reductase inhibitor that blocks both enzyme types, a stronger DHT blocker than finasteride

learn Vitamin D

Vitamin made in the skin from sunlight, also taken as a supplement

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Hair Fibers

cosmetic product that temporarily makes hair appear thicker

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Newark, NJ, United States

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