Derms Say These Hair Growth Oils Actually Work

You've used a nourishing shampoo, slathered on coconut oil treatments, and even dabbled in hair growth supplements... to no avail. Sometimes, no matter what you do, it just seems like your hair will. not. grow. Will you ever get those long locks you covet? Turns out, hair growth oil could be your ticket. Though more research is needed, there are a few studies that show specific oils aid hair growth—specifically bergamot oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and peppermint essential oil, says Dr. Gretchen Frieling, a triple board-certified dermatopathologist in Boston. How? Though each specific oil functions a bit differently—some encourage regrowth, some enhance thickness—they all generally nourish the scalp in a way that stimulates hair follicles, says Frieling. And, hey, you've really got nothing to lose: At the very least, hair growth oils will leave your strands silkier and stronger. These serums can also help prevent split ends, tame frizz, and help define curls, says Dr. Dominic Burg, chief scientist, biologist, and trichologist for èvolis. Sold? Here, the best hair growth serums and oils, according to dermatologists and trichologists.