Ad hook library
A curated collection of opening lines that stop the scroll on TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Search, filter by category or niche, click any hook to edit it, then copy with one click.
- CuriosityI tried this for 7 days and didn't expect what happened.
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- CuriosityThe reason your skin breaks out has nothing to do with your face wash.
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- CuriosityMost people use this completely wrong.
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- CuriosityThere's a reason your favourite creators won't show this on camera.
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- CuriosityIf you've ever wondered why nothing seems to work — watch this.
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- CuriosityThis is the one ingredient dermatologists actually use on themselves.
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- CuriosityBig brands hate that this exists.
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- CuriosityWhat happens in 30 days will surprise you.
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- CuriosityWatch this before you buy another one.
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- CuriosityI almost returned it. Then this happened.
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- CuriosityThere's a glitch in the supplement industry — and we found it.
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- CuriosityWhy your trainer never tells you this.
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- CuriosityThe truth about why your team is slow.
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- CuriosityYour dog is begging for this and you don't even realise.
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- CuriosityIf your coffee tastes off, it's not the beans.
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- Problem-AgitateIf you're tired of waking up exhausted, this is for you.
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- Problem-AgitateI was breaking out at 32. Nothing was working.
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- Problem-AgitateSpending 3 hours a day on emails? Stop.
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- Problem-AgitateIf your jeans never fit right, you're not the problem.
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- Problem-AgitateTired of trying every diet that doesn't stick?
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- Problem-AgitateYour dog won't stop scratching. Here's why.
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- Problem-AgitateIf your kitchen is a war-zone every weeknight, watch this.
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- Problem-AgitateBloated by 4pm every single day? It's not normal.
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- Problem-AgitateSick of foundation that creases by lunchtime?
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- Problem-AgitateTired of supplements that make 50 promises and deliver none?
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- Problem-AgitateSkipped another workout because your gym was packed?
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- Problem-AgitateStop using 6 different apps to do one job.
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- Problem-AgitateYour couch shouldn't smell like wet dog. Here's the fix.
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- Problem-AgitateIf meal-prep takes you 3 hours on Sunday, you're doing it wrong.
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- Problem-AgitateTired of clothes that look great online and awful in person?
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- Stat-Drop97% of customers saw visible results in 14 days.
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- Stat-DropOver 250,000 sold in the last 6 months.
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- Stat-DropWe replaced 5 tools and cut software costs by 64%.
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- Stat-Drop9 out of 10 dermatologists recommend this exact ingredient.
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- Stat-DropCustomers report 3x more energy by week two.
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- Stat-DropSold out 4 times this year. Back in stock for 48 hours.
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- Stat-DropThe team did the same job in 1/3 of the time.
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- Stat-DropVets tested it for 12 weeks. The result: zero shedding.
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- Stat-Drop23,000 five-star reviews can't be wrong.
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- Stat-DropCuts your skincare routine from 8 steps to 2.
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- Stat-Drop76% of users sleep deeper within 5 nights.
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- Stat-Drop12 grams of protein. 0 grams of sugar. 110 calories.
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- Stat-DropWe tested 40 dog foods. Only 3 made the cut.
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- Stat-DropSaves the average team 11 hours a week.
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- Stat-DropWorn by Olympic athletes in 14 countries.
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- Social-ProofI bought it because everyone on my FYP wouldn't shut up about it.
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- Social-ProofTikTok made me buy it. I'm not mad.
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- Social-ProofVogue called it the must-have of the year.
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- Social-Proof5,000 founders use this every single day.
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- Social-ProofThe viral hair tool that broke the internet — for real this time.
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- Social-ProofIf you've seen 10 creators using this, here's why.
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- Social-ProofTrusted by trainers at 200+ commercial gyms.
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- Social-ProofIt went viral. Then it sold out. Twice.
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- Social-ProofFeatured in Forbes, Business Insider and 4 morning shows.
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- Social-ProofMy followers begged me to review this. I finally did.
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- Social-ProofEvery chef in my kitchen swears by it. Now I get why.
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- Social-ProofWhen 3 of my friends bought the same thing, I had to try it.
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- Social-ProofThe dog blanket that's somehow on every Instagram dog page right now.
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- Social-ProofUsed by Y Combinator's last 3 batches.
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- Social-ProofMy grandma. My boss. My therapist. They all use this.
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- Direct PromiseClear skin in 30 days, or your money back.
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- Direct PromiseCut your inbox in half. By Friday.
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- Direct PromiseSmoother frizz-free hair in 60 seconds.
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- Direct PromiseA real strength program that fits in 30 minutes.
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- Direct PromiseMore protein than 3 eggs. In one sip.
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- Direct PromiseA jacket built for 30°F mornings. And $50 less than the brand you're thinking of.
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- Direct PromiseMake your dog's coat shinier in 2 weeks. Or refund.
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- Direct PromiseReplace your accountant, lawyer and HR tools — with one app.
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- Direct PromiseDinner on the table in 15 minutes. Real food, no shortcuts.
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- Direct PromiseSleep through the night. Starting tonight.
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- Direct PromiseFrom 'I have nothing to wear' to dressed in 60 seconds.
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- Direct PromiseA cleaner house in 10 minutes a day. That's it.
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- Direct PromiseBuild muscle without the gym, the bro-science, or the noise.
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- Direct PromiseCoffee that doesn't crash you at 2pm. Promise.
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- Direct PromiseYour team's first AI tool that actually shows ROI in week one.
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- POVPOV: you finally found a moisturizer that doesn't feel like grease.
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- POVPOV: your gym bag now has the only thing you actually need.
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- POVPOV: it's Sunday and you don't have to meal-prep this week.
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- POVPOV: your dog stops chewing the couch.
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- POVPOV: you closed Slack at 5pm and the work was already done.
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- POVPOV: someone compliments your skin in the elevator.
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- POVPOV: you found jeans that fit on the first try.
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- POVPOV: it's 6am and you actually want to be awake.
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- POVPOV: your kitchen counter is finally clear.
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- POVPOV: the dog walker compliments how shiny your dog's coat is.
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- POVPOV: you packed for a 5-day trip in a carry-on. Easily.
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- POVPOV: payroll, expenses and contracts done before your coffee gets cold.
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- POVPOV: your skin has texture again — the good kind.
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- POVPOV: dinner is ready before the kids start asking when dinner is.
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- POVPOV: your cardio is suddenly… fun.
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- QuestionAre you still using a $50 cleanser that does nothing?
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- QuestionWhy does your supplement smell like a candle?
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- QuestionWhat if you could close every tab and still get more done?
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- QuestionHow is your dog's food still full of fillers in 2026?
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- QuestionDid you know your foundation is breaking you out?
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- QuestionWhat if your favourite jeans came in a fit that actually fit?
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- QuestionWhy are you still spending $40 on a single workout class?
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- QuestionWhat if dinner cleaned up after itself?
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- QuestionWhy does no one tell you about this until it's too late?
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- QuestionDo you actually know what's in your daily multivitamin?
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- QuestionWhy is travel skincare still this complicated?
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- QuestionWhat if your team never had to ask for a status update again?
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- QuestionAre you really getting 8 hours of sleep, or just 8 hours in bed?
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- QuestionWhen was the last time a workout actually felt fun?
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- QuestionWhy are we still cleaning litter boxes the way we did in 1980?
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- ControversialYour 10-step skincare routine is making your skin worse.
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- ControversialStop drinking your protein shake. Eat this instead.
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- ControversialMost productivity apps are slowing your team down.
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- ControversialCardio isn't burning fat. This is.
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- ControversialYour dry shampoo is destroying your hair follicles.
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- ControversialPremium dog food is mostly marketing. Read the label.
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- ControversialFast fashion is cheaper than what's already in your closet.
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- ControversialMultivitamins are a waste of money — except for one ingredient.
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- ControversialYou don't need a meal-prep service. You need 4 staples.
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- ControversialThe clean-girl aesthetic is built on $400 of products.
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- ControversialYour CRM is the reason your reps are unhappy.
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- ControversialMost home workouts don't work. Here's what does.
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- ControversialStop buying expensive cookware. Buy this instead.
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- ControversialHydrating serums don't do what you think they do.
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- ControversialYou don't have a discipline problem. You have a tool problem.
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How to use this library
The first 1.5 seconds of a short-form ad decide whether anyone watches the next ten. A strong hook does three things at once: earns attention, signals relevance to the right viewer, and opens a loop that the rest of the video closes. The hooks here are organised by the mechanism they use, not the product they promote, so you can mix and match.
- Pick a category that matches your strongest angle. If your biggest selling point is a stat, lead with Stat-Drop. If your viewers don't know they have a problem yet, Problem-Agitate wakes them up.
- Filter by niche to see hooks pre-tagged for your industry. Click any hook to edit it inline — swap product names, statistics, and timeframes to fit your offer.
- Test 3–5 hooks against the same body and CTA. The hook is the single biggest lever on your CTR; iterate on it before you rewrite anything else.
Hooks rotate fast — a hook that worked last quarter may fatigue by next month. Bookmark this page and pull a fresh batch every few weeks.
Definitions
Browse hooks by category
Curiosity Hooks
Open a loop the viewer feels compelled to close. The strongest scroll-stopper on TikTok, Reels and Shorts when done well.
Problem-Agitate Hooks
Name a painful, specific problem your customer recognises in the first second. They keep watching because they need the solution.
Stat-Drop Hooks
Lead with a precise, surprising statistic. Numbers feel concrete and credible, especially when paired with visual proof.
Social-Proof Hooks
Lean on what other customers are saying or doing. Borrowed credibility is the cheapest way to overcome skepticism.
Direct-Promise Hooks
Tell the viewer exactly what they get in plain language. Works when the offer is genuinely strong on its own.
POV Hooks
Frame the video as a moment in someone's life. Native-feeling on TikTok and Reels because it matches how organic creators speak.
Question Hooks
Ask a tight, specific question your audience already wonders about. Engaging without feeling pushy.
Controversial Hooks
Stake out a strong, polarising position the audience didn't expect. Use sparingly — high reward but easy to misfire.
Browse hooks by industry
Beauty & Skincare
Hooks for skincare, haircare, makeup and cosmetics ads on TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Fashion & Apparel
Hooks for clothing, accessories, jewelry and footwear brands — DTC and ecommerce.
Health & Supplements
Hooks for vitamins, supplements, wellness and health products. Make claims you can substantiate.
Fitness & Gym
Hooks for fitness apps, workout programs, equipment, athleisure and coaching.
SaaS & Apps
Hooks for software products, mobile apps, productivity tools and subscription services.
Food & Beverage
Hooks for snack brands, drinks, meal kits, restaurants and food delivery apps.
Home & Lifestyle
Hooks for furniture, home decor, kitchen products, cleaning and home improvement.
Pets
Hooks for pet food, toys, supplements, training and accessories.