Pooja was born in Kochi and raised on a mix of newspapers, pop culture, and too many questions. She studied Communicative English and Journalism before earning her Master’s in Journalism from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, and began her career interning at The Times of India and Channel I'M — where she later became a news anchor, scripting and presenting her own stories. Between deadlines, she’s worked across digital media platforms, covering politics, gender, pop culture, cinema, and everything in between. She has interviewed actors, creators, and changemakers, and occasionally edits her own video content — thanks to being certified in Photoshop and InDesign. In 2025, she joined the Asian Media Group in her first “official” newsroom gig, where she now covers entertainment, lifestyle, and the layered realities of South Asian identity. She believes storytelling should feel personal — even when it’s public — and likes to write not to please, but to provoke, question, and occasionally stir the pot.
Hair thinning? Slow growth? A receding hairline creeping in faster than you'd like? You’re not alone—hair loss is one of the biggest beauty concerns today, and the right serum can be a total game-changer. With the plethora of hair growth products available in the UK, it's essential to identify those that truly deliver results.
Whether you’re dealing with breakage, postpartum shedding, or searching for a science-backed powerhouse or a plant-based miracle worker, we’ve rounded up the 10 best hair growth serums of 2025.
From high-performance minoxidil treatments to vegan, peptide-packed elixirs, this list has something for every hair concern. Get ready to meet your next haircare holy grail. Let’s dive in!
Hims Thick Fix Conditioner
Get thicker, fuller-looking hair with Hims Thick Fix Conditioner! Packed with niacinamide, aloe, coconut oil, and argan oil, it nourishes, strengthens, and boosts volume without weighing hair down. Just apply after shampooing, leave for 1-3 minutes, and rinse.
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Extra Perk: Works great with volume-boosting hairstyles!
2. Regaine for Women Regular Strength Scalp Solution
Hair thinning isn’t just a guy problem, and Regaine knows it. This clinically proven solution is one of the most effective female hair regrowth treatments available in the UK. Formulated with 2% minoxidil, it works by reawakening dormant hair follicles, stimulating new growth, and reducing hair thinning over time. Designed for daily use, it’s a lightweight, fast-absorbing solution that fits effortlessly into your routine.
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Extra Perk: Clinically proven to show visible regrowth in as little as 12 weeks!
For those who prefer a shampoo-based solution, Revita combines caffeine, biotin, and essential amino acids to reduce hair shedding and improve scalp health. Unlike regular shampoos, this one actively works to prolong the hair growth cycle and strengthen weak strands.
Cleanse, nourish, and fuel hair growth—all in one wash!Amazon
Extra Perk: Gently exfoliates the scalp while stimulating hair follicles for better absorption of nutrients.
4. The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density
This cult-favourite from The Ordinary is loaded with a multi-peptide blend that boosts thickness, strengthens follicles, and leaves hair looking fuller over time. Its water-based, non-sticky formula means zero greasy residue—just effortless daily use.
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Extra Perk: Infused with Redensyl™, an ingredient that targets stem cells for ultimate regrowth!
This powerhouse shampoo is a cocktail of hair-loving ingredients—biotin, caffeine, argan oil, and rosemary extract—all working together to supercharge growth, fortify weak strands, and keep your scalp in top shape. If you’re after thicker, fuller locks without the commitment to minoxidil, this one’s a must-try!
A salon-worthy cleanse that supercharges hair growth!Amazon
Extra Perk: It smells divine! No weird medicinal vibes—just fresh, clean, and salon-worthy hair every wash!
6. Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Scalp & Hair Strengthening Oil
Looking for a natural hack for hair growth? This rosemary and mint-infused elixir is packed with biotin, essential oils, and scalp-loving nutrients to fortify strands, prevent breakage, and speed up regrowth. Use it as a pre-wash treatment, overnight oil, or daily scalp booster.
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Extra Perk: The cooling tingle from the mint isn’t just refreshing—it stimulates blood flow, too!
Luxury haircare at its finest! This Kérastase serum is packed with gluco-peptides and wheat protein derivatives to strengthen fragile hair, reduce breakage, and add a glossy finish. If your strands feel weak, dull, or brittle, this serum will bring them back to life.
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Extra Perk: Works wonders on colour-treated hair, keeping it healthy and vibrant!
Caffeine isn’t just for your morning fix—it’s a wake-up call for your hair too! Alpecin’s fast-absorbing formula dives deep into the roots, energising follicles, extending the growth phase, and helping to fight hereditary hair loss. Designed for men but just as effective for women, this daily boost keeps hair stronger, healthier, and ready to take on the world.
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Extra Perk: Absorbs in seconds! No greasy residue—just lightweight, fuss-free growth power!
For a boost of hydration and growth power, this biotin-infused scalp serum is a game-changer. It nourishes dry scalps, strengthens roots, and minimises breakage, leaving hair looking fuller and healthier. And unlike some treatments, it doesn’t leave a heavy or sticky residue—just soft, nourished strands.
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Extra Perk: The gorgeous scent means no weird medicinal smells—just fresh, dreamy hair vibes!
Looking for a hard-hitting, high-performance serum? This one’s packed with caffeine, hyaluronic acid, and organic pea sprout extract to thicken each strand, improve hair density, and fuel regrowth. The best part? It’s super lightweight, so you can use it daily without weighing down your locks.
Thinning strands, sluggish growth, or stubborn breakage—whatever’s standing between you and your dream hair, these top-tier growth boosters have got your back (and scalp!). But remember, consistency is king—so apply that serum, lather up that shampoo, give your scalp a little love, and let the magic happen.
Now, the real question is: which one’s taking a prime spot on your shelf?
TRADE talks between India and the US have hit a roadblock over disagreements on duties for auto components, steel and farm goods, Indian government sources said to Reuters, dashing hopes of reaching an interim deal ahead of president Donald Trump's July 9 deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs.
Here are the key issues at play:
HURDLES TO A TRADE DEAL
India's dependence on agriculture – a major source of rural jobs – has made it politically difficult for New Delhi to accept US demands for steep tariff cuts on corn, soybean, wheat and ethanol, amid risks from subsidised US farm products.
Domestic auto, pharmaceutical, and small-scale firms are lobbying for only a gradual opening of the protected sectors, fearing competition from US firms.
The US is pushing for greater access to agricultural goods and ethanol, citing a significant trade imbalance, along with expanded market access for dairy, alcoholic beverages, automobiles, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices.
"LACK OF RECIPROCITY"
Despite India offering to cut tariffs on a range of farm products, give preferential treatment to US firms, and increase energy and defence purchases, Indian officials say they are still awaiting substantive proposals from Washington amid Trump's erratic trade policies.
Indian exporters remain concerned about US tariff hikes, including a 10 per cent average base tariff, 50 per cent on steel and aluminium, and 25 per cent on auto imports, as well as a proposed 26 per cent reciprocal duty that remains on hold.
STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT
Indian policymakers see the US as a preferred partner over China but remain cautious about compromising policy autonomy in global affairs.
The US is India’s largest trading partner and a major source of investment, technology, energy, and defence equipment.
TENSIONS OVER PAKISTAN
India remains wary of deeper strategic ties after Trump’s perceived tilt toward Pakistan during a recent conflict between the neighbours, which raised doubts about US reliability.
GROWING INDIAN EXPORTS TO US
New Delhi is confident exports will continue to grow, especially in pharmaceuticals, garments, engineering goods and electronics, helped by tariff advantage over Vietnam and China.
India's goods exports to the US rose to over $87 billion in 2024, including pearls, gems and jewellery worth $8.5 billion, pharmaceuticals at $8 billion, and petrochemicals around $4 billion.
Services exports – led by IT, professional and financial services – were valued at $33 billion in 2024.
The US is also India's third-largest investor, with over $68 billion in cumulative FDI between 2002 and 2024.
US EXPORTS TO INDIA
US manufacturing exports to India, valued at nearly $42 billion in 2024, face high tariffs, ranging from 7 per cent on wood products and machinery to as much as 15 to 20 per cent on footwear and transport equipment, and nearly 68 per cent on food.
According to a recent White House fact sheet, the US average applied Most Favoured Nation (MFN) tariff on farm goods was 5 per cent compared to India’s 39 per cent.
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Vedanta Resources, which is based in the UK and owned by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, has been working on reducing its debt. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
VEDANTA LTD said on Thursday that its parent company, Vedanta Resources, has signed a loan facility agreement worth up to £438 million with international banks to refinance existing debt.
The refinancing move, where old loans are replaced by new ones, often at better terms like lower interest rates, has led ratings agencies such as S&P Global Ratings and Moody's to upgrade their outlook on the company this year.
According to Vedanta's exchange filing on Thursday, the lenders involved in the deal include Standard Chartered Bank and its Mauritius unit, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Mashreqbank, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.
Vedanta Resources, which is based in the UK and owned by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, has been working on reducing its debt.
The company lowered its net debt by £876m, bringing it down to £8.1 billion in fiscal 2025.
(With inputs from Reuters)
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Trump said that while deals are being made with some countries, others may face tariffs.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump on Friday said a "very big" trade deal could be finalised with India, suggesting significant movement in the ongoing negotiations between the two countries.
“We are having some great deals. We have one coming up, maybe with India. Very big one. Where we're going to open up India," Trump said at the “Big Beautiful Bill” event at the White House.
The president also mentioned a trade agreement with China but did not provide details. "Everybody wants to make a deal and have a part of it. Remember a few months ago, the press was saying, 'You really have anybody of any interest? Well, we just signed with China yesterday. We are having some great deals," he said.
‘Some we are just gonna send a letter’
Trump said that while deals are being made with some countries, others may face tariffs. "We're not gonna make deals with everybody. Some we are just gonna send a letter saying thank you very much, you are gonna pay 25, 35, 45 per cent. That's an easier way to do it," he said.
Trump's comments come as an Indian delegation led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agarwal arrived in Washington on Thursday for the next round of trade talks with the US.
Talks ahead of July 9 deadline
Both countries are working on an interim trade agreement and are aiming to conclude it before July 9. The US had announced high tariffs on April 2, but the Trump administration suspended them until July 9.
Agriculture and dairy remain sensitive areas for India, which has not included dairy in any of its free trade agreements so far. India is cautious about offering duty concessions in these sectors.
The US is seeking duty reductions on items such as industrial goods, automobiles (especially electric vehicles), wines, petrochemical products, dairy products, and agricultural goods like apples, tree nuts, and genetically modified crops.
India, on the other hand, wants duty concessions for sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, leather goods, garments, plastics, chemicals, shrimp, oil seeds, grapes, and bananas.
ASDA, one of Britain’s largest supermarkets, has reported a pre-tax loss of £599 million for 2024, swinging sharply from a £180 million profit the previous year.
The loss comes despite total sales rising by over £1 billion to £26.8bn, as the retailer faces mounting debt costs, falling sales, and spiralling spending on a major IT overhaul, the Telegraph reported.
The main blow to Asda’s finances has come from its heavy debt load, a legacy of its £6.8bn buyout by the Issa brothers and private equity firm TDR Capital in 2021.
According to the report, the company’s debt pile, now close to £5bn, has become much more expensive to service as interest rates have risen. Last year, finance costs jumped by 38 per cent to £611 million, up from £441 million the previous year
Asda said it was forced to pay higher rates after refinancing part of its debt, putting further pressure on its bottom line.
Another major factor behind the loss is the ongoing “Project Future” – Asda’s multi-year plan to separate its computer systems from former owner Walmart. The project has been beset by delays and cost overruns, with total spending now approaching £1bn, far above its original budget
Last year alone, Asda spent £310m on the IT transition, which has included job cuts and outsourcing as the company tries to control costs. Problems with the new systems have also led to pay errors for thousands of staff.
While overall revenue rose thanks to new store openings, underlying sales have slipped. Like-for-like sales, excluding fuel, fell by 3.4 per cent to £21.7bn, with food sales down 3.7 per cent.
Meanwhile, Asda’s share in the UK grocery market has dropped to a record low of 12.1 per cent, with the retailer losing ground to rivals such as Tesco, Aldi, and Lidl
Despite efforts to win back shoppers with price cuts and a new convenience store push, Asda was the only major supermarket to report a sales decline in recent months, analysts said.
The company’s results were also hit by a £378m impairment charge, reflecting a drop in the value of its stores and assets. These one-off costs, combined with the IT spending, were singled out by Asda as the main reasons for the headline loss.
“The reported overall loss is the result of two significant one-off costs,” an Asda spokesman said, pointing to the impairment and Project Future costs. “These are not recurring costs and do not reflect the underlying performance of the business”
Allan Leighton, who returned as chairman last year, has launched a price war and cost-cutting drive to try to restore Asda’s fortunes. He has described many of the company’s problems as “self-inflicted” and is aiming to “turn it into what it was”. However, he has warned that a full recovery could take several years.
Despite the bleak headline numbers, Asda insists its core business remains profitable, with a pre-tax profit of £115m before exceptional items. Adjusted earnings before rent also rose slightly to £1.14bn.
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Mounjaro, or tirzepatide, is part of a new class of weight-loss medications, with trials showing patients losing an average of 20 per cent of their body weight after 72 weeks.
ELI LILLY said on Thursday that it has received approval from India's drug regulator to launch pre-filled injector pens of its weight-loss drug, Mounjaro.
The move gives the company more options to compete with Novo Nordisk, which recently launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in the country.
Lilly began selling Mounjaro in India in late March for treating diabetes and obesity. Until now, it was available only in 2.5 mg and 5 mg vials.
"With this approval, all six dosage options for Mounjaro will soon be available in India, supporting a more personalised approach to treatment," Lilly India President Winselow Tucker said.
According to a company statement, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has approved Mounjaro KwikPen, for once-weekly use, in six dose strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg and 15 mg.
The approval will allow Lilly to compete more directly with Denmark-based Novo Nordisk, which launched Wegovy in India on Tuesday with multiple dose strengths and an “easy-to-use” pen device.
India, with a rising number of diabetes and obesity cases, presents a major market for weight-loss drugs. A study published in the medical journal The Lancet ranks India among the top three countries globally for high obesity rates.
Lilly did not share pricing details. Each Mounjaro pen will have four fixed doses of 0.6 ml.
Mounjaro and Wegovy are part of a class of drugs known as GLP-1 receptor agonists. These help regulate blood sugar levels and slow digestion, which makes people feel full for longer periods.
In India, both companies are expected to face competition from domestic generic drugmakers that are working on lower-cost versions of Wegovy. The drug’s active ingredient, semaglutide, is set to go off patent in India next year.
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