Celebrity hairstylist Danilo says that many of his clients have had success with Viviscal. When I told him I was nervous about it, he said, "It's basically seaweed! What's there to worry about?" And he's right; the primary ingredient is AminoMar, a marine protein complex. It also contains Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and other vitamins that are beneficial to hair. I have a bunch of beauty editor friends who've tried it and all of them thought their hair grew faster — but a few did complain about oily scalp. Also, it can take up to six months for Viviscal to work, so patience is necessary.
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Get a Boost From Biotin
Biotin is a water-soluble version of Vitamin B, and it's one of the most popular hair growth vitamins out there — although the research isn't solid. People who experience hair loss (alopecia) are often deficient in biotin, and it's also necessary for cell growth throughout the body. However, a study conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Center found that a surplus of Biotin may not do much your hair and nails. So Biotin supplements may only make a difference if you're deficient. In addition to supplement form, biotin can be found in nuts, eggs, and leafy greens — and that's how I plan to up my intake.
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High Tech Hair Loss Vitamin
Nutrafol for Women, $88, is specifically aimed at fighting hair loss. It helps balance stress hormones (you can end up with excessive shedding when they're out of wack), and it has ingredients like hyaluronic acid and marine collagen to nurture each hair follicle. Add to that the fact that it has 15 patented ingredients and seriously impressive clinical results, and you've got one home run of a hair vitamin.
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Hair Vitamin for the Masses
Keranique recently did a survey that found the number of women struggling with hair loss is up 50 percent in the last 10 years. The Keranique Daily Essentials, $49, has biotin, beta-carotine and a procollagen blend to encourage hair to grow thicker and fuller.
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A Hair Vitamin That Matches Your Shampoo
Phyto is known for their scalp-nourishing approach to hair care so it makes sense that they'd have a hair vitamin. In addition to GLA (notice a trend?), it contains Vitamin E for its antioxidant properties, and B and C for hair growth and shine.
