We have all heard about the hoopla of hair vitamins for hair growth. There are various hair vitamin brands on the market right now. Everyone from celebrities to YouTube gurus have been taking hair vitamins, and weighing in on the pros and cons of taking them. And, if you are like me – a researcher – I am sure that you’ve Googled information surrounding the hair vitamins you’ve seen blasted all over social media boasted amazing results through before and after pictures and testimonials.
If you are on the fence regarding trying hair vitamins for hair growth, I thought that it would be better for me to state some facts rather than do a review, and focus on the popular brand, Hairfinity.
The ingredients of the hair vitamin Hairfinity include: Biotin (promotes healthy hair growth), Niacin which is Vitamin B3 that promotes scalp circulation, Vitamin A which is an antioxidant that helps maintain scalp health, Vitamin C which is an antioxidant that helps maintain hair and skin health, Vitamin D which prevents shedding, Vitamin B12 which helps to sustain hair growth, Vitamin B Complex which nourishes the scalp to promote hair growth, Silica which keeps your hair shiny, MSM which is Sulfur based (beware if you have a Sulfur allergy) and Capilsana Complex-which is the one component that is different and separates Hairfinity from other vitamins-it literally is a powerhouse antioxidant that gives your hair strength which decreases breakage and promotes growth.
The price point of the Hairfinity hair vitamins ranges from $24-$48 depending on the supply that you are interested in (1 month supply, 2 month supply or 4 month supply). Per the instructions, you should take 1 pill in the am and 1 pill in the evening.
A large majority of individuals taking Hairfinity have experienced hair growth and/or length retention while taking them. The most common side effect is acne.
If you are determining if taking a hair vitamin is right for you, I encourage you to NEVER rely on a hair vitamin for the health of your hair. With proper nutrition combined with an excellent hair care regimen, and a daily vitamin you can and will achieve the same amount of natural hair growth.
Although the results may seem quicker when taking a specific hair vitamin, one must ask themselves. ‘What happens when I stop taking the vitamin? Will my hair go back to being brittle and the hair growth cease?’ Whether you decide on taking any hair vitamin, make sure you first do your research.
I hope that this post provided you some additional insight on hair vitamins.
Have you tried hair vitamins for hair growth? If so, what were your results?
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I take 5000 mcg of biotin a day, and my hair grows so fast I can hardly keep up with it! This stuff works!
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I also take biotin (I don't remember the dosage), but I take that along with the prenatal vitamins I take. I simply do not trust these hair vitamins even though some people have experienced hair growth. I just like to be careful with what I place in my body. Ya know?
Great post, Philisha. I have always been on the fence about taking hair vitamins. I just received an email that just reconfirmed my apprehension due to an ingredient that's found in most vitamins like these. Right now, I take prenatal vitamins with an extra dose of biotin.
My hair grows so fast, vitamins don't make any difference. lol I do take high doses of Biotin to help improve the condition of my frail nails, tho. Biotin is huge for them… Without it, my nails disintegrate.
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My hair grows like CRAZY! I don't know if I will need these, but they sound interesting
I've tried vitamins for hair growth and I did notice a difference, particularly in how much my hair sheds. It definitely lessened that and since I've stopped the shedding hasn't come back. I haven't had any more growth or thickening though.. I prob need to get back on something lol
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I'm big on vitamins! This was a very informative review. Thanks so much for sharing!
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I've used these and they work great!
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I take Viviscal and it's made a difference for me.
I have taken Biotin for hair and nails, and it does seem to work. As soon as I stop, so does the growth, but it doesn't seem to affect either negatively, in my experience.
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I've heard great things about these!
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Hairfinity really helped me grow out a bad cut!
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Great informative post!
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I've never tried anything like this specifically for my hair. I need t start taking my Biotin again, tho!
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I haven't because my hair already grows way too fast and thick. I do save posts like this for friends of mine looking to find ways to grow their hair and/or make it stronger!
I just got this in the mail! i am prego though…so not sure if I can actually take it. But I agree with you, you need to have overall health.
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Great post. I love me some Biotin
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