The 11 best products for thinning hair of 2025, according to experts
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Table of contents
Best products for thinning hair overall
Other top products for thinning hair we recommend for 2025
Factors to consider when choosing products for thinning hair
How we chose
Other hair growth products to consider
FAQs
Meet our experts
Update, July 17, 2025: We checked all product prices and availability. Our picks for the best products for thinning hair remain unchanged.
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Factors to consider when choosing products for thinning hair
Selecting the best products to address thinning hair involves a thoughtful approach to finding solutions tailored to your specific needs.
Since hair loss and thinning can be directly related to an underlying health condition, it's always best to share your hair loss and thinning concerns with a dermatologist, trichologist or your general practitioner before starting any new hair care regime.
Key ingredients: Look for products containing proven ingredients like finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil and proprietary blends from leading hair loss brands. At this time, the FDA has approved only three things for hair growth (depending on the solution, you may need a prescription): finasteride, minoxidil and baricitinib (the first systemic prescription-only hair loss treatment). Our experts recommend looking for products that contain amino acids, rosemary, peppermint, biotin, vitamins A, B5, B12, C and D, tea tree and argan oils, probiotics and proprietary blends by leading brands in the hair growth space.
Type of product: Consider which type of product will fit best with your lifestyle and needs, such as a shampoo, foam, serum, oil, vitamin or supplement.
Budget: Since even the very best hair growth products can take three months to show full results, make sure the product you use is something you can afford to keep up for at least three months.
Gendered formulations: Many hair growth products, especially prescription-strength products, are formulated according to gender and what a person's skin can withstand without irritation. It's important to take note of the formulation and look for products labeled to meet your assigned sex makeup, such as best hair growth products for men.
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How we chose
To find the best hair growth products for thinning hair, we spoke with four top dermatologists and trichologists (hair loss experts) for their input on what key ingredients to look for in hair regrowth products. We then scoured the retail shelves and online stores, looking for the most popular options, and assessed each based on the quality of ingredients, brand reputation, clinical tests, proven results, user reviews, ease of use and value. We also tested several formulations to determine whether the products delivered the results they promised.
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Other hair growth products to consider
There truly are hundreds of hair growth products available. Over the years, Yahoo has covered many of them. A few we have to mention are Bellisso Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner Set, Botanic Hearth Biotin Shampoo and Conditioner, and of course Helen Mirren's favorite, Kate Blanc castor oil. There's also Jennifer Garner's favorite, Virtue Labs Healing Oil. For men, we also love Hims hair growth serum. For women, Hers Triple Threat shampoo for thinning hair is a great choice as well.
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FAQs
What is the most common cause of hair loss?
While hereditary hair loss is the most common cause of hair loss in the U.S., there are many factors that can contribute to hair loss, from menopause to allergies right down to COVID-induced hair loss.
"There are several common causes of hair loss, like alopecia, high cortisol levels, stress, postpartum, hair shedding and more, but genetic predisposition happens to be the most common, specifically hormonal and genetic mediated alopecia," Dr. Andy Goren, board-certified dermatologist and trichologist, explained.
Does hereditary hair loss affect men and women equally?
Genetic hair loss does not distinguish between men and women. "This hereditary condition affects both men and women, leading to gradual hair thinning predominantly at the crown and temples for men, and diffuse thinning for women," explains Goren.
Can you fix thinning hair with a diet?
Somewhat, for some people, yes. If you want to try: Focus on eating foods that include lean proteins, omega-3 fatty acids, B-complex vitamins and iron. Examples include salmon, eggs, nuts, avocado, plain Greek yogurt, chickpeas, lentils and beans. Foods high in vitamin E like green leafy veggies, spinach and broccoli are also helpful. (While we fully support evaluating your overall health and not just relying on hair products, remember to talk to your doctor or board-certified dermatologist about topics such as hair loss, hair thinning and the best diet and wellness plan for you.)
Can you stop or reverse hereditary hair loss?
"Yes, you can effectively stop genetic hair loss to a large degree," says Taub. "The main caveat is that this is temporary and you must remain on medication or treatments indefinitely, otherwise your hair loss will resume at the point where it would be without treatment," she explains.
What are the most effective hair growth treatments?
Aside from the products mentioned here, there are prescription-only hair medications such as finasteride and baricitinib, but each comes with its own subset of side effects that should be discussed with your primary care physician or dermatologist. "For those who prefer more 'natural' or nonmedication approaches, newer treatments such as platelet-rich plasma and growth factor solutions with or without laser have become more popular and are also effective, although they can be very expensive," says Taub. You could also try a shampoo for thinning hair.
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Meet our experts
Dr. Jose Diego Mier, board-certified dermatologist
Dr. Amy Forman Taub, board-certified dermatologist
Dr. Andy Goren, board-certified dermatologist and trichologist
Dr. Glenn Vallecillos, board-certified plastic surgeon
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
Our health content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as professional medical advice. Consult a medical professional on questions about your health.
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