Beauty trends
Sep 30, 2026HairTikTokCooling

Hair Growth Serum on TikTok: What People Are Saying

Hair growth serums are routines sold as rules; audiences crave simple sequences as dupe showdowns and wellness explainers win attention.

Last 4 weeks

-22%

Google searches vs the 8 weeks before

Total social media mentions

~420K

TikTok, last 12 months

Views

~200M

Best post this month

Search, last 12 months

What people post about

Routine rules31% of posts2.0% averageOpeningExample ↗
Hair loss causes14% of posts1.9% averageOpeningExample ↗
Texture and feel11% of posts1.9% averageOpeningExample ↗
Clinical results15% of posts1.9% averageProvenExample ↗
Price and dupes6% of posts2.8% above averageProvenExample ↗
Wellness and hair4% of posts2.5% above averageProvenExample ↗
Applicator tips10% of posts0.7% below averageSkipExample ↗
Active ingredient info9% of posts1.3% below averageSkipExample ↗

Opening engages well, few people post it. Proven engages and reaches. Emerging only a few posts so far, too early to judge. Crowded lots of posts, weak engagement. Skip low on both. Engagement = median rate, this trend averages 1.9%.

Post this

Three ideas built from the angles, formats and hooks that work for this trend.

1

The 30-Second Scalp Rule

Frame-by-frame routine: clean scalp, measured drops, 30-second massage, morning vs night timing, wash-day placement. On-screen timers and captions.

Slideshow or carouselCuriosity hookRoutine rules
2

Dupe or Different?

Stitch viral dupe claims, then rapid side-by-side price, texture, dry-down, availability, and routine fit. End with who each suits, not winners.

Reaction, duet or stitchBold Claim hookPrice and dupes
See an example · 3.7M views ↗
3

Non-Greasy Scalp Test

Start with close-up dry-down, then midday root check under bright light and comb test. Call out weightless feel and quick absorption.

Vlog or day in the lifeDemonstration hookTexture and feel
See an example · 760K views ↗

How to post it

Talking head dominates at 43% of posts.

Talking head43% of posts · 1.9% ER
Most used
Tutorial or demo27% of posts · 1.8% ER
Product showcase or unboxing8% of posts · 1.8% ER

Do more of this

  • Demonstration hook2.8%3% of posts
  • Reaction, duet or stitch2.5%2% of posts
  • Bold Claim hook2.3%4% of posts

Skip this

  • Transformation Promise hook1.7%15% of posts
  • Question hook1.7%16% of posts
  • Tutorial or demo1.8%27% of posts

Median engagement rate; this trend averages 1.9%.

Posts to learn from

The posts that beat this trend's engagement, and how they were made.

Talking headCautionary Warning hook
Product showcase or unboxingRelatability hook
Talking headRelatability hook
OtherRelatability hook
Tutorial or demoBold Claim hook

Who to work with

Brands in the conversation

What people ask

What is it14

  • What is the best product for hair loss?
  • What the hell is even this about?
  • What is the secret to growing your hair?

How to use it9

  • How do you keep your hair growing so thick?
  • Let me show you how to use it.
  • Exactly how do you use it?

Price and cost8

  • I'd love to know if you'd prefer this to be fragrance free knowing it would have a natural herbal scent, what kind of bottle you'd like and the price…
  • How much can change in 3 months?
  • And let me show you how to use this because she is expensive.

Does it work7

  • Can a hair growth serum give you these results?
  • Leave a comment with a serum you tried and why it didn’t work for you, AND I’ll give you an alternative recommendation🫶🏻
  • Is the viral Ordinary Peptide Hair Serum worth it?

Comparisons2

  • Which one you guys want to try?
  • What's the best scalp serum to use instead of minoxidil?

Safety and side effects2

  • tara ke tyo sabai use garna ko lagi safe cha ta?
  • Are you allergic to fish?

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