6 Scalp Serums That Supercharged My Hair Growth
Chloe is the Content Specialist at Adore Beauty. She spends most of her time crafting scroll-stopping content, but outside of work, you'll find her building on her Glasshouse collection, hanging out with her fur babies and probably cleaning. Her all-time favourite products include the Alpha-H Liquid Gold and Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil.
I realised it was time to shift my focus to where it all begins: the scalp. Because lush, thriving lengths don’t just happen, they grow from a well-cared-for foundation.
Why the scalp?
Scalp care is all about creating the ideal environment for healthy hair growth by keeping the scalp clean, balanced, and nourished. Just like skincare for your face, it helps remove buildup, soothe irritation, and deliver ingredients that support stronger, fuller strands from the root.
Scalp care comes in a few key forms, here’s the rundown:
Scalp scrubs: Exfoliate the scalp to remove product buildup, excess oil, and dead skin cells, perfect for a deep clean and resetting the scalp.Scalp serums: Lightweight treatments that target specific concerns like dryness, itchiness, or hair thinning. Often packed with ingredients like peptides, niacinamide, or caffeine to nourish and stimulate the scalp.Scalp sprays: Easy-to-use mists that refresh and hydrate the scalp, great for daily maintenance or soothing irritation on the go
In this article, I’m diving into the world of scalp serums plus a few of our favourites worth adding to your routine.
Davroe Scalp Remedy Spa Overnight Serum
The DAVROE Scalp Remedy Spa Overnight Serum hydrates, soothes, and strengthens your scalp’s skin barrier to support natural hair growth while you sleep. Its nourishing formula contains ceramides, olive fruit oil, and amino acids to keep the scalp healthy and calm irritation.How to use: Before you hit the hay, divide your hair into sections according to thickness. Apply a drop of serum to the front, middle, and back of the scalp in each section. Gently massage to spread the serum evenly.
Wella SP Balance Scalp Energy Serum is a clinically proven formula featuring Wella’s Energising Complex. It strengthens hair, reduces hair loss, and improves hair anchorage for healthier, thicker hair. The serum maintains hair growth while being gentle on sensitive scalps with its balanced pH.
How to use: After shampooing, apply the serum directly to your scalp on damp hair, working section by section. Massage gently to stimulate circulation and help absorption.
AVEDA Scalp Solutions Overnight Recovery Serum
This lightweight scalp serum is your go-to for keeping your scalp feeling healthy and balanced. It works to strengthen and repair the scalp barrier, while calming irritation and reducing dryness and redness, leaving your scalp soft, nourished, and comfortable. With a blend of skin-loving ingredients like Lactobacillus Ferment, Ectoin, and Hyaluronic Acid, it deeply hydrates and supports your scalp’s natural microbiome. Plus, adaptogens like Centella Asiatica and Andrographis help protect against everyday stressors like pollution and environmental damage.How to use: Apply directly to your scalp before bed and gently massage it in. No need to rinse. Can be used on either damp or dry hair.
Nioxin Hair Booster Serum is an advanced leave-in treatment that nourishes and strengthens hair from root to tip, creating a healthy foundation for growth. It protects the hair follicle by forming a barrier around the cuticle and helps maintain strand thickness for fuller-looking hair. Designed for progressed thinning, it targets specific areas like receding hairlines or thinning crowns.How to use: Apply directly to the roots and problem areas, then gently massage it in. Use it twice daily.
What: Kerastase Genesis Fortifying Anti Hair-Fall Serum 30mlThe Genesis Fortifying Anti Hair Fall Serum is an everyday essential for strengthening weak, fragile hair that's prone to falling out, (which is why it's a favourite for me and my mum.) With a nourishing blend of Aminexil, Edelweiss Native Cells, and Ginger Root, this jelly-like serum works to re-anchor hair at the root and soothe your scalp, helping reduce shedding and discomfort. Used daily for six weeks, it helps create a healthier scalp and fuller-looking hair you can feel confident about.How to use: Apply four pipettes of the anti-breakage serum to dry or towel-dried hair, working section by section. Gently massage it into your scalp and leave it in. Use once daily, either morning or night, for six weeks.
Bondi Boost Intensive Growth Spray is perfect for hair that just won’t seem to grow. Packed with plant-based Redensyl, it helps reduce shedding and gives your strands a fuller, stronger look. Plus, with Rosemary extract to refresh the scalp and Peppermint Oil to wake up sleepy follicles.How to use: Apply to wet or dry hair, no rinsing needed. Each morning, spray a small amount directly onto your scalp by parting your hair into sections, then gently massage it into your scalp and roots. Use daily for best results.
OLAPLEX N°.0.5 Scalp Longevity Treatment is a lightweight, leave-in serum that hydrates and strengthens the scalp to protect against premature aging and promote healthy hair. Its patented Bond Building Technology and nourishing lipids help rebuild and protect the scalp barrier, while antioxidant-rich extracts shield against environmental damage. PLUS, its biome-balancing formula supports a healthy scalp environment for overall hair health.
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