Top 35 Hair Trends in May

From Grab-and-Go Hair Serums to Hair Care Product Expansions

— May 3, 2025 — Fashion
The May 2025 hair care industry is having a moment—one that’s rooted in science, self-expression, and a serious shift toward conscious beauty. From skinification-inspired formulas to scalp-first routines, consumers are treating their locks with a whole new level of care and intention.

Shaping the industry is waterless beauty brand Olive Tree People, which has introduced the H90 Hydroxytyrosol Hair Oil Serum. This scalp-to-strand treatment is powered by a highly potent antioxidant. As the first haircare formula to feature hydroxytyrosol—a polyphenol shown to be over 12 times more powerful than Vitamin C in ORAC testing—this innovation offers robust defense against environmental stressors while promoting optimal scalp and hair health.

Another product marketed towards Gen Z consumers is the blinger Gem Z Starter Set, which offers a safe, heat-free way to add elevate your hair using a pastel-colored, patented styling tool and 75 precision-cut glass crystals. Designed for everything from events to everyday flair, the tool uses a proprietary adhesive—no glue, heat, or power required—making application easy and removal as simple as a brush-through. The crystals are offered in Twinkle Blue, Sea Lavender, and Pale Pink.
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Professional Hair Spa Collections
Professional Hair Spa Collections
Biolage Has Elevated Its Professional Haircare Line
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Oil Control Dry Shampoos
Oil Control Dry Shampoos
COLAB Supreme Clean Maximumizes Oil Absorbtion Without the Heavy Feel
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Expressive Curly Haircare
Expressive Curly Haircare
göt2b Curled Helps Gen Z Show Off Their Natural Hair Textures & Style
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Custom Hair Growth Solutions
Custom Hair Growth Solutions
eSalon and Colorsmith Launched High-Performance Products
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Gen Z-Inspired Hair Gems
Gen Z-Inspired Hair Gems
blinger's Gem Z Collection Instantly, Effortlessly Adds Sparkle to Hair
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Powder-to-Paste Hair Treatments
Powder-to-Paste Hair Treatments
Act+Acre's Clarifying Hard Water Scalp Treatment is Waterless
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Grab-and-Go Hair Serums
Grab-and-Go Hair Serums
athletia's Restyling Hair Serum Supports Styling When Inconvenient
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Wellness-Promoting Brush Designs
Wellness-Promoting Brush Designs
Celebrity Hairstylist Amanda Ozard Develops the Unwind Brush
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Lightweight Haircare Products
Lightweight Haircare Products
Cantu’s Weightless Collection Offers Hydration Without the Heaviness
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Frizz-Reducing Hair Serums
Frizz-Reducing Hair Serums
The Magic Serum Delivers Smooth Hair Without Compromising Skin Health
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Aromatic Leave-In Conditioners
Aromatic Leave-In Conditioners
This OUAI Leave In Conditioner Entices with a Beloved Scent
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Professional Haircare Brand Launches
Professional Haircare Brand Launches
JUSTICE Professional Haircare Officially Launches in Canada
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Anti-Breakage Hair Lines
Anti-Breakage Hair Lines
Marc Anthony Introduced its 'True Professional’s Grow Long' Line
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Glitz-Inspired Haircare Campaigns
Glitz-Inspired Haircare Campaigns
The TRESemmé 'Give Gloss Campaign’ Stars Paige DeSorbo
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Plant-Powered Pre-Shampoo Products
Plant-Powered Pre-Shampoo Products
Aveda Debuts the Botanical Repair™ Bond-Building Pre-Shampoo
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Clear Haircare Collections
Clear Haircare Collections
It's a 10 Haircare's Clear Collection Features Transparent Formulas
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Juicy Multi-Purpose Mists
Juicy Multi-Purpose Mists
Ceremonia's Perfume Mist De Guava is Clean-Formulated & Alcohol-Free
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Hair Care-Focused Supplements
Hair Care-Focused Supplements
The Laced Hair Care Growth Vitamins Deliver Beauty from Within
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Two-In-One Scalp Detox Treatments
Two-In-One Scalp Detox Treatments
The Revivv Scalp Detox Scrub and Shampoo is Convenient
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Matcha-Scented Dry Shampoos
Matcha-Scented Dry Shampoos
Batiste Light Dry Shampoo Has a Lightweight Feel & Subtle Scent
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Prescription Hair Loss Treatments
Prescription Hair Loss Treatments
Hair + Me Simplifies Hair Regrowth for Men & Women
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Star-Approved Haircare Campaigns
Star-Approved Haircare Campaigns
Owen Wilson X California Naturals Bring Laid-Back Charm
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Menopause-Friendly Haircare
Menopause-Friendly Haircare
Menoplex Luxuriously Supports Perimenopausal and Menopausal Women
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Waterless Hair Serums
Waterless Hair Serums
The H90 Hydroxytyrosol Hair Oil Serum Soothes & Strengthens Sentitive Scalps
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Wavy Hair Styling Tools
Wavy Hair Styling Tools
Calista's Bodywaver Large Wave Styler Delivers a Long-Lasting Look
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Affordable Curly Haircare Lines
Affordable Curly Haircare Lines
Marc Anthony’s 'Strictly Curls' Line Provides Hydration
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Luxe Haircare Product Formulas
Luxe Haircare Product Formulas
Mia Chia's Power Fol Shampoo + Conditioner Offers Hair Resilience
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Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Documentary-Style Hair Campaigns
Cécred’s 'A Deeper Understanding of Hair' Shows Power and Purpose
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Haircare-Focused Travel-Friendly Collections
Haircare-Focused Travel-Friendly Collections
BondiBoost Debuts the Travel Tool Collection
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Retro-Toned Haircare Spots
Retro-Toned Haircare Spots
Shay Mitchell Stars in OGX’s National TV Campaign
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Hair Care Product Expansions
Hair Care Product Expansions
Wella Professionals Launches Two New Products for Effortless Haircare
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AR-Powered Vending Machines
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
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Gloss-Focused Hair Lines
Gloss-Focused Hair Lines
The Kérastase Gloss Absolu Collection Offers Hair Radiance and Shine
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Versatile Hair Styling Tools
Versatile Hair Styling Tools
Dreame’s Airstyle Pro Makes Its Debut in the U.S.
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Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Immersive Festival Haircare Activations
Method Returns to Coachella with 'Dream in the Desert'
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