Our Story

CrownLab began with my own search for healthier hair—and a healthier scalp.

My experience with hair loss began in my early thirties. I saw my forehead becoming wider and higher but only in my mid 30's I decided I had to take action before I start balding.

I consulted a doctor and underwent blood tests, which showed that my testosterone level was very low. Under medical advice, I changed my contraceptive pill. I also began using minoxidil.

I stayed on minoxidil for three years. While it supported my hair journey, prolonged use left my scalp increasingly itchy, sensitive and prone to flaking. Eventually, the discomfort became difficult to ignore. I wanted to find an alternative - to lessen my hair fall and hopefully grow more hair.

Then, through an unexpected turn of events, my father introduced me to a renowned chemist who had developed her own botanical scalp formula.

Her journey was deeply personal too. When she experienced perimenopausal hair loss, she tried numerous products on the market but could not find one that gave her the improvement she was looking for. Drawing on her knowledge as a chemist, she began developing a formula focused on improving the scalp environment and supporting healthier-looking hair.

I was initially sceptical—but hopeful. After seeing the progress documented by people who had used her formula, I decided to give it a chance.

The change did not happen overnight. I used the tonic consistently, even when there was little to see in the beginning. At around three months, I started noticing new baby hairs. With continued use, my scalp also felt more comfortable—and, to my surprise, I eventually saw more visible hair growth than I had personally experienced during my years of using minoxidil.

That was the moment I became a true believer.

CrownLab was born from this journey: my struggle with hair loss, my search for an alternative, and a chemist’s determination to create what she could not find for herself.

It is not a promise of an overnight transformation. Hair growth takes time, patience and consistency. But after experiencing the journey myself, I wanted to share this formula with others who may be facing the same frustration, uncertainty and loss of confidence that I once felt.

Yours truly.

Cleo Chang
Founder of Crownlab scalp tonic