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12 Best Hair Growth Products for Long and Healthy Locks

Oils, shampoos, leave-in conditioners—you name it!

By Jamie Wilson
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Shaz and Kiks/ Ceremonia

Growing your hair long doesn't happen overnight—it takes time, patience, and care. We can't really help you with the first two things, but when it comes to care, we can point you in the direction of the best hair growth products (including these shampoos for thinning hair). Of course these aren't magic fixes—and it will take time to see results—but the shampoos, conditioners, serums, masks, and oils, on this list were created to help you obtain and maintain longer, stronger tresses.

Our Top Picks

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    Scalp + Hair Prewash

    Editor's Pick

    Scalp + Hair Prewash

    $62 at shazandkiks.com
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  • 2
    Marc Anthony Grow Long Vitamin E Leave In Deep Conditioner

    Best Leave-In Conditioner

    Marc Anthony Grow Long Vitamin E Leave In Deep Conditioner

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  • 3
    Aceite de Moska
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    Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo

    Best Strengthening Shampoo

    Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo

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  • 5
    Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum

    Best Scalp Serum

    Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum

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Many of the products here are packed with ingredients that stimulate hair growth such as biotin, rosemary oil, and vitamins. They also aim to add volume to thin hair, keep your scalp healthy, nourish your hair follicles, add shine, and fight culprits like breakage and split ends. Use these products regularly and they may help your hair grow longer and stay that way, keeping it strong from root to tip. And even if you don't notice an increase in hair growth, you may find your hair looks thicker, which can go a long way in making you feel confident.

You may also want to consider kicking off your new routine with DIY hair masks and looking into heat protectants if you style your hair. Then once you've found the best products for you, why not experiment with a new style? Check out the best medium-length hairstyles and hairstyles for long hair for inspiration!

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Editor's Pick

Scalp + Hair Prewash

Scalp + Hair Prewash
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Editor's Pick

Scalp + Hair Prewash

$62 at shazandkiks.com

For anyone who wants longer, stronger hair, scalp health is one of the most important things to consider. This pre-wash is packed with nourishing ingredients to balance your scalp strengthen your hair.

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Best Leave-In Conditioner

Marc Anthony Grow Long Vitamin E Leave In Deep Conditioner

Marc Anthony Grow Long Vitamin E Leave In Deep Conditioner
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Best Leave-In Conditioner

Marc Anthony Grow Long Vitamin E Leave In Deep Conditioner

Now 15% Off
Credit: Amazon

If you don't already use a leave-in conditioner, it's always a great idea to add one to your haircare routine. This leave-in is infused with ginseng and vitamin E to promote longer and stronger hair. It also combats breakage and split ends, two culprits that prevent hair growth.

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Best Scalp Oil

Aceite de Moska

Aceite de Moska
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Best Scalp Oil

Aceite de Moska

Credit: Ceremonia

Aceite de Moska is a scalp remedy that helps to promote hair growth, overall hair health, shine, and smoothness. While it's meant for the scalp, you can also massage this oil into the rest of your hair before washing.

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Best Strengthening Shampoo

Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo

Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo
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Best Strengthening Shampoo

Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo

Now 17% Off
Credit: Amazon

A healthy scalp is the perfect foundation for healthy hair. Peppermint oil is a star ingredient in this shampoo (and its corresponding conditioner) because it stimulates the scalp to promote hair growth.

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Best Scalp Serum

Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum

Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum
5
Best Scalp Serum

Kérastase Initialiste Scalp & Hair Serum

Credit: kerastase

This scalp serum uses a blend of plant-based ingredients to reduce breakage and strengthen strands. Bonus: Reviewers say they love the scent!

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Best Reparative Treatment

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector
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Best Reparative Treatment

Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector

Credit: Sephora

This cult-favorite product is not a conditioner or a mask—it's a treatment that's specially formulated to repair damaged and weakened hair, reduce breakage and split ends, and protect and strengthen your strands from within. It's perfect for keeping your hair healthy between salon visits, too.

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Best Set

PURA D'OR Advanced Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner

PURA D'OR Advanced Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner
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Best Set

PURA D'OR Advanced Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner

Now 10% Off
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This shampoo and conditioner set aim to fight back against some of the reasons for thinning hair. It features 17 ingredients like biotin, nettle extracts, saw palmetto, argan oil, and zinc to maintain a clean scalp. This pick also tries to repair damaged strain with its botanical ingredients.

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Best Biotin Shampoo

Honeydew Biotin Shampoo

Honeydew Biotin Shampoo
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Best Biotin Shampoo

Honeydew Biotin Shampoo

Credit: Amazon

Biotin has been know to promote hair growth, but if you're not one to take supplements, try adding it to your routine with this shampoo. Along with biotin, this pick also includes hair-nourishing ingredients like coconut oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, and zinc.

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Best Rosemary Oil Treatment

Magic Elixir Scalp and Hair Oil Treatment

Magic Elixir Scalp and Hair Oil Treatment
9
Best Rosemary Oil Treatment

Magic Elixir Scalp and Hair Oil Treatment

Now 25% Off
Credit: Kiehls

Avocado oil, safflower oil, and rosemary oil—which some experts say has similar hair-growth properties as the main ingredient in Rogaine—are the stars of this elixir. To get the most of out of it, apply a small amount to your dry hair and scalp and massage. Then rinse or shampoo as usual.

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Best Repair Mask

Avocado Cream Moisture Repairing Hair Mask

Avocado Cream Moisture Repairing Hair Mask
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Best Repair Mask

Avocado Cream Moisture Repairing Hair Mask

Credit: Alikay Naturals

Avocados aren't just for toast, they actually make a really great hair mask! They contain beta-carotene, essential fats, and vitamins B, C, E, which replenish your hair's strength and moisture to reduce breakage.

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Great for Hair and Skin

Jamaican Black Castor Oil for Hair Growth and Skin Conditioning

Jamaican Black Castor Oil for Hair Growth and Skin Conditioning
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Great for Hair and Skin

Jamaican Black Castor Oil for Hair Growth and Skin Conditioning

Credit: Amazon

Castor oil has been touted as a hair growth remedy for years and has been used as such by many different cultures. It's a great pre-shampoo treatment (for hair and scalp) and is even really nourishing for the skin, too!

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Best Shampoo for All Hair Types

Resistance Length Strengthening Shampoo

Resistance Length Strengthening Shampoo
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Best Shampoo for All Hair Types

Resistance Length Strengthening Shampoo

Credit: Sephora

This shampoo is all about strengthening your strands. It helps to seal your hair cuticle to prevent further damage and keeps your scalp healthy.

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