A Scientific Analysis of Top 10 Hair Growth. Products in 2025

Comprehensive 5-Month Clinical Trial with 1,ooo Participants
Dr.Jake Platt, PhD
Board-Certified Trichologist
VIEW STUDY RESULTS

introduction

Hair loss impacts millions, affecting both appearance and confidence. As a board-certified trichologist with over 34 years of experience, I've seen the emotional toll it takes. The market is flooded with hair growth products making bold claims without real science, leaving many disappointed. To cut through the noise, I led one of the largest independent studies on hair growth products, testing the top 1o best- sellers on 1,Ooo participants over 5 months. This report shares our evidence-based findings to help you choose the right solution. This report presents the complete findings of our study, offering evidence-based insights to help you make an informed decision about which hair growth product might be right for you

Study Methodology

Participant Selection

Our study included 1,000 participants (600 male, 400 female) between the ages of 25- 65, representing diverse ethnic backgrounds and hair loss types. Participants were carefully screened to ensure they met our inclusion criteria:
Experiencing measurable hair thinning or loss for at least 6 months
. No current use of prescription hair loss medications for at least 3 months prior
No history of scalp conditions that might interfere with product efficacy
No participation in other hair growth studies within the past year
. Commitment to follow the study protocol for the full 5-month duration

Measurement Parameters

We employed multiple objective and subjective measures to comprehensively evaluate each product:
  • . Hair Density: Measured using trichoscopic analysis with digital folliscope
  • . Hair Thickness: Individual hair shaft diameter measured using digital microscopy
  • . Hair Growth Rate: Measured in millimeters per week
  • Scalp Condition: Evaluated for irritation, flaking, and overall health
  • . Hair Shedding: Quantified through standardized hair count tests
  • : User Experience: Assessed through detailed questionnaires
  • Side Effects: Documented through participant reporting and clinical observation

Products Tested

We selected the following 10 products based on market popularity, consumer reviews, and ingredient profiles:
1. Hims (Finasteride + Minoxidil) 2. Fleava Copper Peptide Hair Serum 3. Rogaine (Minoxidil) 5% Foam 4. Keeps Thickening Shampoo 5. Vegamour GRO+ Hair Serum 6. Mielle Rosemary Oil. 7. Nutrafol Men 8. The Ordinary Serum for Hair Density 9. ThriveCo Hair Growth Serum 10.TrySpartan

Study Design

We employed a randomized controlled trial design with participants divided into 10 equal groups (100 participants per product). To eliminate bias, we implemented a double-blind protocol where neither the participants nor the evaluating clinicians knew which product was being used. All products were used according to manufacturer instructions, and participants maintained consistent hair care routines apart from the test product throughout the study period.

Participant Demographics

To ensure our results would be applicable to a wide range of individuals, we recruited a diverse participant pool.
representing various hair loss types and patterns..
The majority of our participants (45%) were experiencing male pattern baldness, followed by female pattern hair loss (25%), stress-induced hair loss (15%), age-related thinning (10%), and other hair loss types (5%).. This diverse representation allowed us to evaluate how each product performed across different hair loss conditions, providing more comprehensive insights into their effectiveness..

Clinical Results

Hair Density Growth

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As shown in the graph above, all products demonstrated some level of improvement in hair density over the 5-month period. However, Fleava Advanced Copper Peptide Hair Regrowth Formula showed the most substantial increase, with participants experiencing an average 3o% improvement in hair density from baseline.This was significantly higher than the second-best performer, Hims Hair Power Pack, which showed a 24% increase.

Fleava's Hair Density Result:

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Side Effects Analysis.

Prescription-based products like Hims Hair Power Pack showed the highest incidence of side effects (8.5% of participants). followed closely by Rogaine (7.8%). These side effects primarily included scalp irritation, redness, and in some cases, more systemic effects like changes in blood pressure.

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