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The present study aims to formulate and evaluate a herbal hair serum using leaf extracts of Piper betel and Ixora coccinea, plants traditionally recognized for their antimicrobial, antioxidant, and hair growth-promoting properties. The leaves were collected, authenticated, shade-dried, and subjected to extraction using appropriate solvents. Preliminary phytochemical screening confirmed the presence of bioactive constituents such as flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, terpenoids, and glycosides. The herbal hair serum was formulated incorporating natural excipients including aloe vera gel, vitamin E, lavender oil, rose water, Tween 80, and sodium benzoate. The prepared formulations were evaluated for physicochemical characteristics such as appearance, homogeneity, spreadability, transparency, pH, and antifungal activity. The pH of theformulation was found to be within the acceptable range for scalp application. Antifungal activity assessed by the well diffusion method demonstrated significant inhibitory effects against fungal strains. Among the formulations developed, the optimized formulation exhibited satisfactory stability, smooth texture, and effective antifungal activity. The findings of the study indicate that the formulated herbal hair serum is safe effective, and suitable for improving scalp health, reducing dandruff, and enhancing overall hair quality.