Best Hair Growth Products for 2022

Growing your hair out can be a lengthy process -- pun intended. But if you're looking for some help, there are special hair growth products on the market that can take some of the frustration out of the process (and maybe even speed things up). Whether you're searching for a hair growth serum, hair growth supplement or other treatment, you'll find tons of hair growth products claiming to target issues like hair thinning, hair loss or to boost overall hair health. Most of them are reasonably priced, but not all hair growth products are created equal. I spoke with dermatologists to find out what to skip and what's actually worth trying. 

Sometimes problems like hair loss or thinning are related to underlying health issues. That's why if you're experiencing problems with hair loss, you may want to consult a doctor first. There are many different types of hair loss, according to San Francisco-based board-certified dermatologist Dr. Caren Campbell and identifying your type is the first step to getting proper hair regrowth treatment. "There are various forms of hair loss, some temporary, some slowly progressive and some permanent and scarring. If you know what type of hair loss you are experiencing you can best treat it," says Campbell.

From supplements to vitamins and serums -- these are the best products for hair growth.

Vegamour GRO Hair Serum

Vegamour GRO Hair Serum is a vegan and plant-based option for a hair-growth support serum. The serum contains "vegan photo-active" natural ingredients such as mung bean, curcumin and red clover. According to the brand, you can potentially see results within three to four months of consistent use. Vegamour offers a full line of complementary products outside of the serum if you're interested in combining the serum with hair supplements or other hair loss treatment products.

Kerastase Initialiste Serum

This serum from Kerastase is a best seller on Sephora and recommended by Shelly Aguirre, a stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. If you want healthy hair, you also need a healthy scalp -- and this serum is a good start, according to Aguirre. "It gives the scalp a healthy place for hair to grow. Just like we use serums for our face, we need to use the same approach to our scalps," she told CNET. 

Nutrafol Botanical supplements

Nutrafol supplements are popular supplements for hair growth that contain nutrients that help support metabolism, stress, hormones, inflammation and nutrition. All of these areas are important for hair health, according to the brand. Campbell recommends this hair  supplement option, but notes they won't help with all types of hair loss. Love also recommends the hair supplements, in addition to speaking with a doctor about what might be causing your hair loss to begin with. 

Minoxidil 5%

Minoxidil is the main ingredient in Rogaine, which both Love and Campbell recommend for hair loss or thinning hair. "This can be helpful for male and female pattern hair loss and more chronic forms of stress-related hair loss called telogen effluvium," says Campbell. Keep in mind that this is a generalization, and again, Campbell encourages seeking treatment with a doctor first to help resolve any underlying health issues.