My hairline was receding faster than my weekend plans. A slick, shiny patch where baby hairs should be.
The real kicker? My favorite slick-back bun was starting to look suspiciously sparse.
It’s The Ordinary‘s Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density. $19.80. The claim? To support hair density and reduce thinning. My claim? Prove it.
The Texture
Water-light, not oily — a huge win.
The Scent
Vaguely chemical, but fades in 30 seconds.
The Routine
Once a day, on a dry scalp. Annoyingly simple.
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This isn’t a mystery potion. It’s a peptide cocktail aimed at the hair follicle itself. No minoxidil, which was key for me.
- Redensyl®: Targets the follicle’s ‘sleeping’ phase
- Caffeine: Wakes up sluggish follicles
- Procapil®: Aims to strengthen the hair anchor
- Baicapil®: Plant-based complex for density
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Applies like slightly sticky water. Dries in 60 seconds flat — no greasy pillowcases.
By week three, I noticed zero sprouting. I almost quit. The unexpected win? My scalp itch completely vanished. A press release would never lead with that.
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After 30 days, my edges aren’t lush. But the thinning patch is less shiny-scalp obvious. It looks… fuller? Not filled.
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It’s a decent scalp conditioner that *might* improve density over many months. It fixed my itch and didn’t ruin my hair. That’s something.