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Best hair vitamins and supplements to support growth and strength

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It comes as no surprise that in the midst of a global pandemic, our focus has shifted to personal health. From fortifying our immune system, to our hair and skin, the self-care revolution has triggered a huge surge in the supplement market as we hunt for alternative ways to ensure we are getting the vitamins, minerals and nutrients that our bodies need.

As we shift from lockdown life to the return of our busy, active lifestyles, we want to look and feel our best. Hair vitamins are some of the most sought-after products of the moment with searches growing at Boots by over 1,000 per cent.

Whether you are looking to add length, volume or counteract hair loss, these supplements are packed with proteins and peptides that can benefit your locks as well as your skin and nails.

Hair loss can be caused by many reasons; genetics, hormones, bad habits, or a side effect of another illness. Stress can also have a profound effect on your tresses and the health of your scalp - it causes our bodies to release high levels of cortisol, a hormone  that increases sebum production and alters the scalp environment. Top trichologist Stephanie Sey explains, “Increased levels of stress can lead to excessive hair shedding known as telogen effluvium. During stressful periods, your hair may be shocked from the growing phase to the resting phase resulting in shedding a few months later.”

She adds: “Processed foods like fast-food and ready meals are typically high in sugar, salt and unhealthy fats as well as chemical additives. These foods typically have very little in the way of the nutrients that our body needs to stay healthy, such as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The hair is the very last system in your body to receive nutrients (as it is one of the least essential), so if your body is not receiving adequate nutrients, your hair will likely be affected.”

Creating a good hair routine that includes supplements to replace these lost nutrients can do wonders to maintain hair’s health. Look out for ingredients like biotin, folic acid, vitamin A, C, D and E. With so many brands making wild claims, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff?

We’ve dug deep into the billion dollar market to find the hair vitamins and supplements worth incorporating into your diet.

Viviscal Hair Growth Programme 60 Tablets

Taking Viviscal for a three to six month period will have a noticeable effect on the length and thickness of your locks. It is not a quick fix so don’t expect to see an overnight hair transformation but you will begin to see the difference in your hair. It becomes shinier, thicker and appears more dense. This is possible through a clinically researched mix of nutrients, minerals and proteins. Zinc maintains the health of your hair, while vitamin B derivative biotin encourages growth. AminoMar C is marine-derived to support your natural protein development and fortify each strand. Last but not least, the supplement is also packed with iron to support your red blood cell creation and immune system.

Buy now £29.99, Holland & Barrett

Hair Gain GROW

When it comes to your supplements, you want a product that gives results and that’s where Hair Gain comes in. The product stars a powerhouse ingredient known as AnaGain that has been thoroughly and rigorously tested where it has shown in a clinical trial to increase hair growth by 78 per cent and a whopping 86 per cent of users noticed a positive change to the condition of their locks. Enriched with the brand’s exclusive AnaGain as well as biotin and zinc, the supplement works to encourage growth at the cell and follicle level and leave you with long, shiny locks. The product is vegan and vegetarian-friendly and has a daily recommended dose of two capsules.

Buy now £36.99, Cult Beauty

JSHealth Hair + Energy Formula – 60 Capsules

Founded by clinical nutritionist Jessica Sepel, there’s a reason why everyone is waxing lyrical about JSHealth. The hair growth, anti-hair loss supplement has been scientifically proven to restore the life and lustre of your hair. With zinc and iodine encapsulated within the daily supplement, pair with your breakfast to fortify your locks and give it more volume. The iodine gets to work to manufacturing thyroid hormones for hair growth, while the zinc is a powerhouse for healthy hair as well as skin and nails. It is entirely vegan as well as sugar, dairy, gluten, and nut free. You’ll also be surprised by the energy boost that it gives you.

For a limited time, there is 30 per cent off. Enter the code UKLB30HE at checkout.

Buy now £29.99, JSHealth

Stemgro Trichology Daily Hair Growth Supplements 30 Caspules

Newly launched by Holland & Barrett, Stemgro is a natural, plant-based range that is designed to stimulate hair growth and promote the regeneration of the follicles. It combines the key ingredient of biotin with zinc, selenium, bamboo extract, nettle leaf and vitamin B3, B6 and C to ensure it is effective. In clinical trials performed by the brand, the supplements were shown to reduce hair loss by 89 per cent and increase density by over 50 per cent. Take one capsule a day to maximise the vitamin, mineral and botanical extract blend.

Buy now £14.99, Holland & Barrett

NaturesPlus BioAdvanced Hair Skin Nails

Having thicker, fuller and robust hair should not be too much to ask, so introduce NaturesPlus’ herbal and nutrient-rich supplement into your diet for the long, strong locks you’ve always wanted. The formula contains biotin, resveratrol, hyaluronic acid, MSM and vitamin A, C and E to not only give you the hair of your dreams but the skin and nails too. Combining some of the most sought-after ingredients in skin and haircare, it has been crafted based on clinical research and scientific findings and remains vegan-friendly and natural.

Buy now £21.56, Amazon

Hair, Skin and Nails Capsules

You may have already nailed down your topical hair, skincare and makeup routine but as is reinforced to us since childhood, true beauty comes from within so everything you put into your body can affect you. By incorporating this multivitamin into your routine, you can maintain the healthy condition of your hair, skin and nails. Made up of vitamin C, zinc, biotin, and selenium, it will kickstart the creation of collagen, prevent oxidative stress and give your digits and tresses the nutrients they needs for strength and growth. In just a month or so, you will notice your nails feel less brittle and hair appears shinier.

Buy now £8.99, My Vitamins

Philip Kingsley Tricho Complex Hair Nutrition Formula x 90

At Philip Kinglsey, trichology is its bread and better. You may already have the brand’s hero Elasticizer hair mask in your rotation to rehydrate and strengthen strands but these supplements will take it to the next level combining 60 years of expertise and taking inspiration from the prescriptions in its own Tricholigical Clinics. The vitamin nutrients are made up of biotin, iron, copper, pantothenic acid, selenium, L-lysine and vitamins C, B12 and D3 to target the quality and condition of your locks. Take two capsules daily - at breakfast and lunch - to minimise hair loss and encourage thickness and shine.

Buy now £46.00, Feel Unique

Vitabiotics Perfectil Plus Hair - 60 Tablets

This three-in-one supplement takes on your hair, skin and nails to improve their condition and health. The two-daily dietary addition brings together a carefully curated selection of micronutrients; selenium, niacin or vitamin B3 as it is also known, zinc, iodine, vitamin C, and of course, biotin. These ingredients work together to stimulate collagen function, support your locks, and strengthen brittle nails. Consistency is key so stick with the supplements to maximise the results.

Buy now £19.00, Boots

HUM Nutrition Hair Sweet Hair (60 capsules)

There’s something about a gummy that makes sticking to a daily dose that much easier. With no water required, take two of the berry-flavoured hearts each day and marvel at your fresh tresses. The combination of ingredients have been clinically proven where each and every one is meticulously tested to ensure efficacy, purity and potency. It contains biotin, zinc, folic acid, vitamin B12, PABA that has been shown to maintain natural hair colour and Fo-Ti, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine to fortify and maintain hair vibrancy. Brittleness, breakage and shedding, begone!

Buy now £27.25, Cult Beauty

CENTRED. Tender Love and Hair Supplement (60 capsules)

After personally suffering from stress-related hair loss, founder Laura Tudor went on a mission to create products that will stimulate hair growth, while also being natural, vegan and cruelty-free. The plant-powered formula contains bamboo extract for shine, biotin for growth, strength and lustre, aloe vera, amino acids, zinc, iron and vitamin C - all with restorative effects and to encourage your body to better absorb the nutrients themselves. Simply take one or two capsules daily after food.

Buy now £30.00, Cult Beauty