Vitamins

[Starburst954]

what are some good hair growth vitamins that yall are taking?

 

[MzOptimistic]

I take Viviscal. It cost around $50. Then there's Nioxin vitamins that costs anywhere from $9-$26 depending on what quantity you buy...30, 60, or 90 tablets. These can be purchased on ebay. I only recommended these two because these are what I use. Here's links to great vitamins that are good for your hair:

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=220

http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=105394

 

[Leslie_C]

MSM, Super B complex, and biotin. I slacked off for the longest but Im about to start them back up...they really do make a difference.

 

[kbody4]

I started taking Biotin a month ago again. I got good growth with this vitamin. I'm taking iron and a flaxseed oil as well so I can't wait to see what happens.

 

[vevster]

I'm all about Alta Silica for hair growth(3-6 per day)... not too pricey either.

Look for it at www.vitacost.com

 

[gymfreak336]

Starburst...I just bumped my vitamin thread for you

 

[TrendySocialite]

This is the regimen I use.

http://www.motowngirl.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=83

I don't take all of these but I do take a lot and try to definitely take the ones that they say work well together. For instance, if you take biotin you should take maganese.

ARR

 

[HoneyA]

Biotin
B-100
Flaxseed oil capsules

 

[naturallygoldie]

MSM, Super B complex, and biotin. I slacked off for the longest but Im about to start them back up...they really do make a difference.

Hi Leslie_C

How long did it take for you to notice a difference or growth spurt with these vits?

 

[aminata]

Bumping an old thread..... over three half’s years, two babies later and my hair is quite thin, and length went away without a hair cut. The last few months I’ve been better, but looking to see if there are any vitamins you ladies might recommend.

 

[bzb1990]

My hair is also thin after 2 babies, stress, other things. It got thicker for a while but the front never fully recovered.
I cut it all the time whenever something significantly distressing/disturbing occurs in my life. I love short hair (but everyone says I look horrible) just as much as long or more. I love the feel of it. It does grow faster with supplements, so when I wanted my hair short I stopped taking them. lol
Reached shoulders, then in late March, I hacked it off again. Since with long hair, people I know AND strangers, treat me more respectfully (noticeable difference), I'm gonna try to grow it.
The picture in my profile is a goal to remind me- from about 3 years ago.

What worked in the past (for sure because way more haircuts were needed than prior to taking these) was:
iron pills, fish oil (filtered type is best so you avoid mercury as much as possible), cacao powder with milk and honey (the cacao helped, i know it did due to the growth). I tried other things, but stopped them as they didn't really do anything noticeable.

My mom is a doctor and nutritionist and after baby she also had me taking vit D + made traditional 'health foods for new mothers' to try and help (she said thinning and hairfall can be a sign of worse problems, so health foods were essential). This is stuff like semolina flour toasted in butter, simmered in milk, with raisins and nuts... my hair grew quite long and less fallout, so she was right. Any fall-out was mainly from the front (above forehead, and sides), which may be down to hormones and drinking TONS of coffee daily (ridiculous amount)

Trying Iron pills (anemic), B complex liquid (sublingual - not for hair specifically but it will help that too - pills make me break out),
silica gel, MSM powder (<< just bought and tried yesterday).


also for food/drink i've been doing these things for my hair:

'snow fungus' (it's not gross, similar texture/taste as cartilage, supposed to be good for hair and health, Chinese new mothers have it)
electrolyte powder in water, fresh juices with aloe vera, nut milk with dates.

trying to reduce caffeine-- for about 1 week- I know drastic reduction of sugar and unhealthy fats will help hair growth/health, in many ways, but have not done so far
Things which are good for hair are generally good for health, so I didn't need to say the non-supplement part here.

 

[aminata]

@bzb1990 I will go back to trying a couple of supplements, and reducing caffeine. I can't really do much to my hair anymore--if I blow dry/flat iron, it poofs out immediately and wash and gos --my hair looks totally thinned out --and I put it up in buns.

Thanks!

 

[BonBon88]

I take MSM course flakes, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, collagen and fenugreek powder. I’ve noticed increased hair growth - and not just on my head lol! I’m actually considering getting laser hair removal treatments at this rate. I started on these vitamins/supplements in December of last year.

 

[TamaraShaniece]

Chlorella (500mg), Biotin (Freeda), Biotin/MSM/Collagen Gummies

 

[naturalyogini]

Morning mix
Moon juice spirit dust
Cacao powder or Green Matcha tea
Maca powder
Collagen powder only with Cacao
Almond milk

Vitamins
1000 C
Zinc immunity complex
Vitamin D prescription
Liquid multi
Echinacea super
Elderberry syrup

 

[IDareT'sHair]

Currently taking:
Phytophanere & 900 mcg Bamboo