Photo: getty
Get the length you want, a few washes at a time.
By Aly Walansky — Written on Dec 08, 2019
Many of us feel like our hair is never growing, or just not growing fast enough. It can be daunting when we're pondering methods for how to grow hair faster, and come up short.
When this happens, we may want to turn to products that stimulate hair growth. And while there are plenty of prescription-based formulas to try, it's also a good idea to see if an easier-to-grab drugstore aisle one works first.
When looking for the best shampoo for hair growth, pay attention to formulas with ingredients like biotin or collagen, as well as antioxidants such as vitamin E and ginseng, amino acids, and B-vitamins, as they help rebuild hair.
You may also want to avoid parabens, sulfates, and fragrances, which may just make your hair’s problems worse. No one needs that!
1. Keune Care Derma Activate Shampoo
Keune Care Derma Activate rejuvenates thinning hair and stimulates growth. This segment for temporary hair loss features Rejuvenator Technology, which penetrates the scalp cells, ensuring that liposomes gradually transfer essential minerals, biotin and hair growth stimulants like takanal and caffeine.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
2. Spare My Hair Reconstructive Shampoo
Spare My Hair Reconstructive Shampoo is a rich, daily-use, concentrated, gentle cleanser with thinning hair and hair loss. It features yucca extract, biotin, niacin, folic acid, saw palmetto, horsetail extract, aloe, argan oil, sage extract, mango butter, green tea extract and vitamins A,C, D and E to help reconstruct and rebuild thinning hair.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
3. Foligain Triple Action Shampoo
Gently removes build-up to rejuvenate hair, invigorate the scalp, and add the look of fullness and body. Infuse your tresses with key nutrients, including triple action Trioxidil complex, biotin, fruit stem cells, plus powerful herbals and extracts.
(Walmart, $19.95)
4. Pai-Shau Replenishing Hair Cleanser
Pai-Shau Replenishing Hair Cleanser is a vegan, cruelty-free, and tea-infused cleanser that works on both hair and scalp. Along with a unique combination of vitamins and minerals, the cleanser's Signature Tea Complex works to create a healthy environment for hair growth that's deeply infused hair with moisture.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
5. Laritelle Organic Shampoo
Antioxidants-rich organic Ayurvedic herbs, lavender, ginger, rosemary, patchouli and cloves help to promote hair growth, strengthen hair, stimulate the scalp and the roots, and rejuvenate hair follicles.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
6. Art Naturals Organic Argan Oil Hair Loss Shampoo
Infused with regenerative argan oil, aloe vera, white willow bark, burdock root, rosemary, and thyme, this shampoo stimulates cell renewal and healthy growth as it revitalizes hair follicles and supports a healthy scalp.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
7. Pure Biology Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo
Packed with natural extracts, amino acids, Biotin, Keratin and Rosemary Oil, Vitamins B and E, Saw Palmetto and more, this shampoo features proprietary hair growth complexes clinically indicated to stimulate deep growth, and prevent breakage and hair loss.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
8. Nioxin System 1 Cleanser Shampoo
Formulated with a concentrated blend of botanicals and humectants, this shampoo removes product build-up, minerals, pollutants and toxins without stripping essential oils to provide an optimum scalp environment.
(Walmart, $19.98)
9. Pura d'or Hair Loss Prevention Shampoo
A set of 15 key active ingredients in hair thickening shampoo will stimulate weak or inactive hair follicles for thicker, fuller hair in 8 weeks.
(Target, $21.99)
10. Ultrax Labs Hair Surge Caffeine Hair Recovery Stimulating Shampoo
Contains powerful caffeine compounds which have been shown to reduce hair loss, stimulate hair growth, and block the effects of testosterone within the skin.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
11. Nature's Gate Biotin Strengthening Shampoo
A biotin and bamboo enriching shampoo that gently cleanses hair with a unique blend, it's ideal for thin, damaged hair.
(Vitamin Shoppe, $8.49)
12. Keranique Scalp Stimulating Shampoo
This Keranique Shampoo Strengthens hair, creates a smooth texture, and also improves elasticity, while forming a protective shield against environmental damage with repair formula.
(Ulta, $20)
13. SheaMoisture African Water Mint & Ginger Detox & Refresh Hair & Scalp Gentle Shampoo
This gentle sulfate-free shampoo detoxifies and optimizes scalp conditions for healthy, manageable hair. Certified organic Shea Butter combines with exhilarating African water mint, activated charcoal, ginger and Opuntia extracts in a revitalizing formula that removes impurities and build-up while rehydrating and soothing the hair and scalp.
(Ulta, $11.49)
14. Strong HairPro Hair Loss Treatment Kit
Each formula is made in proprietary complexes of powerful, vitamin-rich ingredients including Capixyl, Keravis, Redensyl and Keratec. The Hair Strengthening Anti-Hair Loss Hair System includes: Deep Scalp Hair Therapy Serum, Energizing Therapy Shampoo, and Hair Strengthening Conditioner.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
15. Pura D'or Anti-Hair Thinning Shampoo
Packed with essential vitamins, this exclusive formula helps hydrate the scalp reducing dryness, brittle strands, and improve hair manageability.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
16. Honeydew Hair Loss Shampoo
Advanced hair loss formula consists of Evening Primrose, Sesame, and Rosemary regrowth oil to support healthy hair growth and restore thicker, fuller hair.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
17. Evlogies Naturals Hair Growth & Damage Repair Shampoo
Truly effective hair care treatment to enhance, protect, repair, stimulate growth, reduce breakage, split ends and prevent fall out. Repair the negative effects of heat styling, and over-processed and color-treated hair.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
18. Honeydew Biotin Shampoo for Hair Growth B-Complex Formula
This is a thickening shampoo for color-treated hair, damaged hair, and oily scalp. The natural shampoo has tea tree for dandruff, and pure rosemary essential oil for hair growth.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
19. Dr. Hempster Hair Loss and Biotin Shampoo
Hemp oil stimulates new growth, biotin cleanses and thickens, Saw Palmetto fights enzymes that cause baldness. Wheat Protein for elasticity and Argan Oil are rich in antioxidants to stimulate hair growth.
(Check prices and reviews on Amazon)
20. Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Shampoo
A unique, charcoal- and coconut oil-infused scalp shampoo that detoxifies, exfoliates, soothes, and balances the scalp for optimal scalp health.
(Sephora, $42)
More for You:
Aly Walansky is a NY-based lifestyles writer who focuses on health, wellness, and relationships. Her work appears in dozens of digital and print publications regularly. Visit her on Twitter or email her.
YourTango may earn an affiliate commission if you buy something through links featured in this article.