If your FYP is anything like mine, it’s full of people recommending products they bought on TikTok Shop. Whether it’s a pebble ice maker, the Sol de Janeiro fragrance mists, or that unavoidable shadow work journal, it seems like every day there is a new reason to spend a little bit of money while swiping through. But the one thing I’m seeing all over my TikTok shop recommendations are products with snail mucin, aka the slippery viscose liquid that snails ooze to keep them hydrated. The hashtag #snailmucin has over 750 million views on TikTok. People who use it are hailing it as a hero ingredient, claiming it’s “better than retinol”, a saviour for those on Roaccutane, and “worth every penny” due to the ingredient’s ability to boost hydration, smooth texture, and promote collagen production.

But ​​much like every other ingredient out there, snail mucin isn’t without its naysayers. Users report hives, breakouts, and fungal acne, as well as a possible correlation between dust mite allergies, shellfish allergies, and an adverse reaction to the mucin itself. My own allergies were triggered by using snail mucin with small bumps forming on my face seemingly out of nowhere. I found myself wondering exactly why that was happening, so I reached out to beauty experts to see if we really should be taking the concept of ‘slugging’ literally.

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Every season has its hair challenges. Summer stresses strands with hot, humid weather, UV rays and the damaging effects of chlorine and saltwater. Winter plagues locks with plummeting temperatures and dry indoor heat that leaves hair thirsty and staticky. And fall often means dealing with the consequences of summer strands—with a few random hot days thrown in—while prepping for the onslaught of winter. That’s where the top new hair products come in. From healing damage from fun in the sun this summer to nourishing shampoos to stylers that bring on the good hair days, the best new hair launches of fall 2023 are here to help.

No matter your hair type or texture, chances are you’ve experienced hair loss or thinning at some point in your life. But integrating the best hair-growth products into your routine can help you achieve fuller, thicker, and even longer hair, if that’s a concern for you.

What is a hair-growth product?

While you may already have a shampoo, conditioner, or leave-in serum that you love, Miami-based board-certified dermatologist Anna Chacon, MD, encourages people who are looking to treat hair loss to get topical products or supplements that specifically cater to hair growth, and then be patient with the results. “It’s fair to give products six months before assessing effects,” she says.

There are a range of products on the market—some more efficacious than others—but certain formulas, depending on your needs, can really work, says Dr. Chacon. They’re broken down into topical formulas and supplements, and she says that both types of products are specifically catered toward the hair-growth cycle, consisting of the anagen, catagen, and telogen stages. Of course, most experts say the over-the-counter stuff can’t hurt to try but might not yield the results you want; Rogaine (the brand name of the FDA-approved Minoxidil) for now is the only one with research backing up its efficacy.

Whether hair has become weak due to an overload of heat damage, one too many balayage sessions, or the lingering effects of COVID, reinstating its strength is the secret to getting it shiny, smooth, and voluminous. Rest assured that even though our hair is constantly under a barrage of damaging elements, plenty of expert-recommended tips, tricks, products, and treatments can help strengthen it.

So, how can you tell if your hair is weak or just needs a little pick-me-up? According to certified trichologist William Gaunitz, FWTS, and the founder of Advanced Trichology, you can scope it out by examining hair’s overall density close to the scalp. If it’s weak, it will appear fragmented and stringy. Helen Reavey, a celebrity hairstylist, trichologist, and the founder of Act + Acre, says an elasticity strand test is also an easy way to validate the hair’s strength. On wet hair, gently pull a single strand until it reaches its resistance point. Then, release it. “Hair that bounces back is strong and elastic, but if it stays stretched out, it is likely weak and damaged,” she says.

Thinning hair has to be one of the most frustrating haircare woes of all time. From the shedding to the breakage, watching your hair fall can lead you down a rabbit hole of potential hair loss causes. And, while it’s always best to seek advice from a medical professional when finding out the cause of hair loss, adding a nourishing shampoo formula to your haircare routine can support your efforts to healthier strands while also providing a squeaky good cleanse. 

“Your hair and scalp care regimen and the products that you use are the foundation of having healthy hair and, even more so, if you are experiencing hair thinning and hair loss,” says Craig Ziering, D.O., F.A.A.D., a board-certified dermatologist, hair transplant surgeon, and owner of Ziering Medical.

Ziering says that high-quality shampoo formulas with ingredients that strengthen, moisturize, and balance (such as biotin and caffeine) can help revitalize thinning hair by supporting scalp health. “The scalp is skin and deserves the same attention that your face and body skin needs — that’s why optimal scalp health is always part of the hair growth conversation.” 

No matter how we may try to soften the blow of hair loss — by, say, calling it a “widening part” or a “skimpier ponytail” — it smarts. And not just because our hair is often tied to our identity. 

Experiencing menopause hair loss, at a time when we already may be suffering from hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and dry, itchy skin, hardly seems fair. But perimenopause and menopause can, in fact, “potentially cause hair loss in some women,” says Sanjay Batra, PhD, a regenerative medicine, hair loss, and platelet-rich plasma expert and fellow of the American College of Cardiology. 

What’s Estrogen Got to Do with It?

The female sex hormone estrogen is at the root (ahem) of the hair loss issue. Estrogen is a hair-friendly hormone — as in, it plays a big role in promoting hair growth and maintaining hair thickness. Beginning in perimenopause, however, both estrogen and progesterone (another one of our primary sex hormones) start to diminish. Interestingly, it’s not just the dip in estrogen that messes with hair growth; it’s also the resulting “unfriendly” balance of hormones we’re left with, Batra says.

“Women also possess the male sex hormone testosterone, but those levels seem to stay the same before and after menopause,” he says. Suddenly, we may find our bodies responding more actively to the male sex hormones coursing through us, because there’s less of the female sex hormones to balance things out. This explains why menopausal women may start to sprout chin hairs and experience hair loss and menopause hair thinning.  

Peptide Bomb Home Routine Kit  – Maskād

This kit works well with all of the home care you already have your clients using.

We’re obsessed with the Peptide Bomb from Maskād, we’ve used it for years and the science behind it is staggering! It’s part of The Maskād® Routine kit.  This kit contains everything your clients will need to achieve hydrated, beautiful, and youthful skin easily in as little as 20-30 minutes, 2-3 nights per week. This system perfectly complements your existing skin care regimen. Featuring 1 oz Hydrating Serum, 2 oz Anti-Aging Serum, Derma Roller, and 4 Hydrogel Infusion Face Masks.  

Together they work to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, reduce imperfections, hydrate skin, and leave you with a bright and smooth finish.

These gentle formulas and products don’t strip or dry the skin making them great for people of all ages and skin types. Appropriate for people of all ages.

Hydrogel Infusion Mask from Maskād

Fall is the time of year when we do more invasive treatments. If you’re an esthetician who equates Fall with peels, needling and lasers – then you need to know Maskād!

If you’re looking for something to cool and calm skin after clinical or medical aesthetic treatments – this hydrogel infusion mask is the ticket! Directly after your microneedling, laser treatments, or chemical peels you can apply peptide- rich, exosomes or growth factor serums and then seal them in with this amazing post treatment tool!

MaskādR Hydrogel Infusion Face Mask infuses topical serums into your skin helping to achieve your skin care goals. Our sleek face mask is designed to be used at home to create your own spa
experience. Pair it with MaskādR Hydrating Serum, MaskādR Anti-aging Serum AKA The Peptide Bomb, or your serum of choice for enhanced results. Use 1-2 times per week for optimal benefits!

Just when you thought you had a handle on all the trending beauty oils, a new contender emerges to challenge that. Enter bhringraj oil, the star ingredient in numerous highly-rated hair care products praised for stimulating hair growth—alongside a host of other benefits.

So, what is bhringraj oil exactly, and what makes it such a valuable ingredient in hair care? According to Jennifer Davis Alexander, Ph.D., a cosmetic scientist, holistic wellness expert, and founder of Dr. Jen Knows Skin, it’s derived from an herb known scientifically as Eclipta alba or Eclipta prostrata, which has been used in traditional medicine for what she terms “millennia.”

These herbs grow wild in tropical and subtropical climates, including West Africa, Brazil, India, and Thailand, says Dr. Alexander. She notes it’s so powerful because it’s “rich in phytonutrients and minerals, such as flavonoids, potassium, magnesium, and iron, all of which play an integral role in hair and scalp health.

Ahead, we break down everything you need to know about bhringraj oil for hair, including potential benefits, who should use it, and how to apply it.