Video Summary - Trichologist Ranks Hair Serums for Growth and Hair Loss (Best to Worst)

Product reviewed

A ranking of hair growth serums (and anti-shed serums) for thinning, density loss, and hair shedding—covering 12 popular products (though one is removed from the growth list).

Key takeaways: how to choose (most emphasized)

There are two different serum types, and using the wrong one may not help:

Growth serums: aim to get follicles producing thicker/denser hair (target thinning).
Anti-shed serums: aim to reduce premature hair shedding (hair falling out sooner).

Core ingredient logic:

Aminexil = anti-shed
- Keeps hair anchored; does not grow new hair.
Capixyl / Kopexil = growth
- Supports follicle strength and targets DHT-related thinning; boosts growth potential.

Ranking & unique points mentioned (by segment)

A) Growth serums (thinning/density)

Pantene Grow Abundant

Removed from ranking (not considered a true growth serum).
Contains niacinamide + piroctone olamine (scalp health only); no Capixyl/peptides/DHT blockers.
Marketing claims like “6,000 more strands” weren’t supported by the ingredient profile.
Verdict: okay for scalp health, not for growth.

Ouai scalp serum (CTR mentioned)

Contains Capixyl (positive sign).
Also includes hyaluronic acid + adaptogen plant extracts.
Feels more like soothing/hydrating than strongly growth-focused.
Lower growth-actives vs higher-ranked products.

B tier (3 products)

Vegamour Grow Plus Advanced
- Includes Capixyl + caffeine + turmeric extract + proprietary plant blend.
- Major con: very high price (about £78 / 30-day bottle).
- Concern: not enough evidence/data emphasized; relies more on brand claims.
Sacred Restoring Hair and Edge Drops
- Designed specifically for edges/hairline (especially thinning from braids, wigs, tight ponytails).
- Uses Capixyl peptide portion (strengthens root) + fermented keratin.
- Ingredient list is narrower, but purpose is targeted; positioned as a great “entry point” for scalp serum users.
- Positive usage note: narrator is on subscription every 2 months and reports it being actively used.
Briogeo Destined for Density Mega Strength Plus
- Standout: copper peptides + caffeine + niacinamide + CoQ10 (antioxidant).
- Pros: exciting potential; includes newer/stronger follicle-support science.
- Con: research is still building around copper peptides.

A tier

The Root Serum (UK brand made by dermatologist Dr. Amna Adel)
- 16 active ingredients (most in the video).
- Includes Capixyl, saw palmetto (DHT-blocking claim), caffeine, niacinamide, salicylic acid (gentle exfoliant).
- Fragrance-free.
- Price: £55.
- Con: held back mainly because it’s a newer brand (limited proof/time).

S tier (best growth/value)

The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
- Narrator’s top value pick.
- Price: “smallest bottle is under £15”.
- Contains multiple researched growth complexes, including:
  - Capixyl
  - Redensyl (targets stem cells in follicles)
  - Procapil (supports follicle anchoring)
  - Baicapil + Anagain (extend growth phase)
- Verdict: best “ingredients for your money,” ranked S tier.

B) Anti-shed serums (shedding control)

Note about the set: All three anti-shed products use Aminexil 1.5% (and are L’Oréal-owned), so the video focuses on whether extra cost buys better delivery/support.

C tier

L’Oréal Elvive Growth Booster
- Aminexil 1.5% + niacinamide, ginger extract, piroctone olamine
- Narrator frames it as the budget starting point
- Pros: cheaper, seen to have good online reviews
- Cons: formula is “simpler”; other options have “stronger delivery system/supporting ingredients.”

(Second product mentioned between C and S)

Kerastase Genesis serum
- Aminexil 1.5%, framed as a stronger package/delivery.
- Adds caffeine + ginger extract
- Comes in ampoules for a 6-week intensive routine.
- Verdict: not “5x better,” but delivery/support ingredients are noticeably stronger than Elvive.

S tier (top anti-shed evidence)

Vichy Dercos Aminexil Clinical 5 serum
- Ranked best due to strongest evidence.
- Evidence cited: ~500-person clinical study
- Result cited: 87% showed improvement after ~12 weeks
- Includes Aminexil + arginine (blood-flow support) plus niacinamide, caffeine, piroctone olamine, and Vichy Mineralizing Water
- Narrator calls it the most complete formula of the three.

Shared ingredient note across Aminexil products

Alcohol denat is the second ingredient in all three Aminexil serums (not unique to one brand).

User experience / usage guidance (from the video)

If treating locks / protective styles: apply to scalp, not hair; choose water-based formulas to avoid residue.
None of the ranked serums are positioned as medical treatments:
- They’re cosmetic products.
Timing note (regrowth cycle):
- It takes 3–4 months for a full hair growth cycle.
“Dread shed” / minoxidil comparison:
- The narrator says these serums are not expected to cause the early shed phase associated with minoxidil (but they still require time).

Comparisons made (explicit)

Pantene vs true growth actives
- Pantene lacks key growth actives (Capixyl/peptides/DHT blockers), so it’s not ranked as a growth serum.
L’Oréal Aminexil trio (Elvive vs Kerastase vs Vichy)
- Same Aminexil type/strength (1.5%)
- Price difference doesn’t equal “more active,” but Vichy wins on evidence, while Kerastase improves delivery/routine.
Value vs premium
- The Ordinary is repeatedly presented as the best multi-ingredient value.
- Vegamour is presented as a good formula but a major price/value concern.

Pros / Cons (as presented)

Growth serums

Pros

Clear use-case matching: choose thinning/density support with growth actives like Capixyl/peptide complexes.
Better growth-focused formulas generally include:
- Capixyl
- DHT pathway support (e.g., red clover extract / saw palmetto)
- supportive ingredients (caffeine, copper peptides, etc.)

Cons

Many “growth” marketed products may not include real growth actives (example: Pantene).
Higher-priced options (example: Vegamour) may lack enough emphasized evidence.
Some actives are newer (example: copper peptides), so research is still developing.

Anti-shed serums

Pros

If shedding is the main issue, Aminexil-based products are the right category.
Vichy Dercos is strongest on cited clinical evidence.
Budget option exists (L’Oréal Elvive) since core active is the same.

Cons

Paying more doesn’t necessarily change the main active ingredient (Aminexil is shared across the L’Oréal-owned trio).
Aminexil helps keep hair you have, but won’t “regrow new hair” by itself.

Quantitative ratings / scores mentioned

Vichy Dercos Aminexil Clinical 5
- Clinical study: ~500 people
- 87% showed improvement after ~12 weeks

Overall recommendation / verdict

Best growth serum (value + multi-ingredient research): The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density (S tier; under £15 smallest bottle).
Best anti-shed serum (evidence-based): Vichy Dercos Aminexil Clinical 5 (S tier; 87% improvement in cited study).
Most important decision rule: choose growth vs anti-shed based on whether your problem is thinning or shedding—and don’t assume “growth” marketing equals real growth actives.

Speakers / roles

Single speaker: Jessica (“Under the Dryer”), trichologist, providing the ranking, ingredient explanations, and recommendations. No other speakers contribute separate viewpoints in the provided subtitles.

Trichologist Ranks Hair Serums for Growth and Hair Loss (Best to Worst)

Key takeaways