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When I was in perimenopause, my hair started thinning. By the time I hit menopause, it was falling out in clumps. I should have done something for it at the beginning, but I didn't think anything would actually work.
Luckily, I decided to test all the most popular and best-reviewed hair serums. The best one literally saved my hair and my confidence, but you can't go wrong with any of the choices I ranked.
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As you probably know, there are a ton of hair growth products that don't actually work. In fact, there are probably more of those than the ones that actually do work.
To properly rank these hair growth products, I used this process:
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This is the best serum I tried and it's not really close because it is clinically proven to outperform Minoxidil. The only downside is that it's a little more expensive than others on the list, but it works so well you won't care.
I honestly fell in love with this formula just by using it the first time. It's water-based, so it applies easily without any greasiness, unlike oil-based serums. It's also drug-free, which means you never have to worry about damage to your hair or other side effects.
It's clinically tested and actually proven to outperform Minoxidil by 70%. That's 1.7x better at improving overall hair thinning. This really mattered to me because I'd tried Minoxidil and hadn't seen the results I was hoping for, not to mention it made my hair shed at first. Instead, RE:YOU uses NOVOGRO™ molecules. These are new proprietary molecules that specifically target hair thinning. This makes RE:YOU 100% unique, and, it turns out, better than other ingredients I've tested.
But all that didn't matter. What did matter is the fact that within 90 days, I saw results. It helped my hair look thicker. It nourished my scalp. It supported stronger-looking hair.
And most importantly, when I looked in the mirror I saw the difference. And that difference gave me more confidence than I've had since hitting perimenopause.
One issue I have is that you can only buy RE:YOU online, which is kind of a bummer. But they do offer free shipping, which makes that a little better.
Really, the main thing that would make this product better is the price. However, because of their 90-day money-back guarantee, there's no reason not to get the 90-day order to save over $100. When you do that, the price isn't much more than other options, and the results are better.
This formula is vegan and cruelty free and gave me noticeable results for my hair in around 120 days. That means the 30-day money-back guarantee is useless. It might also irritate sensitive scalps.
Honestly, I wasn't expecting much from this formula because I had seen a few bad reviews. However, after 120 days I was surprised to see a difference in my hair. That's pretty great coming from a vegan and cruelty-free formula. It's also very easy to apply with a water-based formula that doesn't leave any greasy or sticky feeling.
Another good sign is that this product is backed by survey results from actual users, including 83% who said their hair felt stronger. This is always a positive sign. While it didn't give dramatic results, the results it did provide moved it up to the second place on my list.
The 30-day money-back guarantee really doesn't give you any time to see if you get results. I didn't see results until after 100 days. Because of that, it's kind of useless unless you have some kind of reaction to the formula.
Another issue is their customer service. Some reviews claim they won't let you cancel orders, the shipping is slow, or even that their hard-to-cancel subscription model is like a scam.
Finally, it has a strong smell that I didn't like very much, which is a common complaint.
The best thing about this product is the price, costing only $1 a day to use. However, it's best for strengthening existing hair, rather than growing new follicles. It's also quite harsh on the scalp and leaves a residue.
This product uses an interesting combination of ingredients like Curcumin Root, Mung Bean Sprout, Red Clover Sprout, and Caffeine. However, in my opinion, it's the peptides, biotin, and aminos that really do the work.
While I didn't see too much new hair growth, it did seem like I had fewer split ends and less breakage on my brush. While not the main goal, that's still great for brittle menopausal hair. The main benefit, though, is definitely the price, costing only $1.30 per day.
There are a few major issues I have with this product, which is why it's not ranked in my top two. The first is that it leaves a sticky residue on your hair after use, making it hard to style your hair and make it look nice and full.
The next issue is that it didn't last me a full 30 days. While it might be because I used too much, the applicator made it hard to use any less. However, the worst thing about this product is all the reviews that mention side effects like scalp irritation and itchiness.
This plant-based formula uses a two-part approach to both treat and prevent hair loss, which is clinically tested and uses 8 botanical ingredients. The problem is that it's extremely expensive, even if you only purchase one of the two bottles.
This product works pretty well. I noticed some changes to volume after using it. I like the two-part system that uses a combination of botanical ingredients. It's developed by dermatologists and clinically studied, and even if it doesn't work it comes with a 90-day money-back guarantee.
I also appreciated that it is great for sensitive scalps, with no major irritants or harsh ingredients.
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I actually really like this product, but there are a couple of reasons it's not higher on my list. The first is that it's extremely expensive, costing $3.66 every day for the two-bottle system. Even if you get just one bottle, it's nearly $3 per day.
My main complaint, though, is that it turned my hair slightly orange. That's because it contains such high levels of vitamin C, which naturally turn orange when exposed to oxygen. Even if you get thicker-looking hair, you'll probably hate the way it looks if it turns orange.
Another issue I've noticed is the quality control. Tons of reviews say there are inconsistencies from one order to the next, some being less effective or greasier. Additionally, leaking bottles have been an issue in the past. Finally, the clinical testing was for 120 days, but the money-back guarantee is 90 days, which means you might not see good results until after you can't return it.
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Hers uses 2% Minoxidil to address hair thinning at a very low price point. However, there's a reason for the low price: it can irritate the scalp, offers no money-back guarantee, and the bottle doesn't seem to last as long as advertised.
The main thing I love about this product is the price. It's the most affordable option on my list. It also uses Minoxidil, which works for a lot of people, even though it never did much for me.
Additionally, it's not that greasy and doesn't have the strong, terrible odor of some others I've tried. Plus, you can probably find it at a local retailer, which makes it more convenient than many others.
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There are a lot of things that Hers could have done better. For one, since it uses Minoxidil, that can mean scalp irritation and itching. This is bad for sensitive scalps, especially when you don't see much growth either. Additionally, it's the only product I ranked that doesn't have a money-back guarantee of any kind.
Plus, I'm not the only one who noticed that the bottle didn't seem to last an entire month, even when being conservative with my use. That means that low price might not be so low in the long run.
Finally, you have to use Hers twice per day, rather than once like other brands. This is a minor complaint, but it does make it easier to forget and much less convenient.
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This lightweight and vegan formula uses ashwagandha to promote hair growth and for many women, it works. However, it didn't really work for me and they don't have a legitimate money-back guarantee, which means I wasted nearly $50.
Nutrafol hair serum has a lot to offer. First of all, it's unique, using ashwagandha exosomes, pea sprout extract, Irish moss peptides, maca, and other vegan ingredients. It's also clinically backed and survey results also appear to show great experiences.
There's absolutely no junk in this formula, and it's truly unscented. On paper, it looks like a great formula that does everything right.
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There are a few reasons why Nutrafol lands at the bottom of my list. First, it's pretty greasy upon application, which kind of messed with the hair I still had. It also didn't seem to make much of a difference in my hair, but I will say that it can for other people.
The main issue is that they don't have a legitimate money-back guarantee. Unlike other products by NUTRAFOL, you can only return the hair serum if it's sealed within 30 days. That means if you're like me and it doesn't work, then you wasted $49 for the bottle.
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The most complete formula in this test. MoonBrew hits every criterion I care about — the right forms of magnesium, no melatonin, genuinely great taste, and effects that compound meaningfully over consistent use. If you only try one product from this list, this is it.
Magnesium glycinate — the most bioavailable form for sleep and cortisol reduction
Melatonin-free — designed for nightly use without dependency
Seven flavors with regular new additions
Sugar-free, low-calorie — guilt-free nighttime ritual
Shared by 1,000+ clinicians on FrontrowMD
Third-party tested and screened for heavy metals
60-day money back guarantee
Not a solution for severe or clinical insomnia
Popular flavors sell out regularly
Effects build over 1–2 weeks — not instant
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