Inner beauty: The best hair and nail supplements for women
Embrace healthy nails and luscious locks with nutritional supplements
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Wellness trends may be flooding your social media feeds and making their way into your kitchen cupboards and gym routines but who among us has the willpower to resist a cheeky takeaway or Sunday roast amidst the bone broth, green juice, and high-protein snacks? This is where one of our favourite trends comes in: beauty supplements. While skin supplements are great, it’s often our extremities that suffer from the lack of correct nutrition, with your natural bodily functions treating hair and nails as low priority during times of deficiency or poor health. While nothing can substitute a balanced diet for overall health, if you’re looking for something a little more targeted, consider adding one of these potent hair and nail supplements to your routine for that much-needed boost of vitamins.
The best vitamins for hair and nails
There are numerous hair and nail supplements on the market, but not all of them work in the same way so it’s essential to focus on ingredients proven to have measurable effects.
When it comes to hair, the main ingredient to look out for is biotin. Biotin and vitamin B7 support the production of keratin in the hair, leading to hair growth – great if you’re lacking in either length or volume. Other great nutrients for beautiful tresses include iron, vitamins C and A, and zinc. Luckily most of these ingredients also help combat flaky or brittle nails, while adding collagen and calcium to the mix can help strengthen nails and get rid of pesky white spots.
Read on for the supplements that’ll have your hair and nails in the best health possible.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Growth Cycle hair supplement
Dr. Barbara Sturm’s DBS Hair System utilises the brand’s molecular science approach to keep hair healthy and strong. The plant-based system penetrates and stimulates the hair follicles with miliacin to strengthen the root and reduce shedding. Other ingredients include amino acids, pine bark extract and biotin which contribute towards a glossy mane. Take two capsules a day with food for best results.
Ouai thick and full supplements
Created by celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin, Ouai is a cult favourite for maintaining gorgeous healthy hair. Place a safe bet on the brand’s Thick and Full supplements, packed with vegan, gluten and cruelty-free ingredients that reduce the appearance of shedding and improve hair strength. Take one capsule a day with water.
Advanced Nutrition Programme Nail Science
A nail-focused initiative from award-winning brand Advanced Nutrition Programme, these supplements promise to give you natural nails better than any gel extensions. Zinc helps maintain healthy growth, aided by biotin and lysine, while copper is key for maintaining connective tissue. Two capsules daily with food will give you strong and healthy nails.
Aime hair and scalp boost
Aime’s hair and scalp boost targets pesky fine hair to restore a voluminous mane. Take two of the probiotic, biotin, folic acid, and rice protein packed capsules with food every day to balance the scalp and promote hair growth. Give the scalp an extra boost with the brand’s hair and scalp massage brush for added circulation and follicle stimulation.
Moon Juice SuperHair multivitamins
A powerful blend of ten bioavailable vitamins work together in Moon Juice’s SuperHair multivitamin for thick, strong locks. The vitamin cocktail also blends in hero ingredients including ashwagandha (to help balance stress hormones), saw palmetto (to stimulate hair follicles), and micronutrients (to promote a smooth texture). Take four capsules every morning.
Agent Nateur holi(mane) supplement
Tapping into two superfoods, Agent Nateur’s Holi(mane) supplement is as potent as they come. Alongside crushed pearl powder and marine collagen, the powder-style supplement includes minerals such as magnesium, calcium, and potassium to contribute to healthy hair, skin, and nails. Have a scoop with your daily coffee or smoothie for a radiant glow.
The Nue Co. Growth Phase hair supplements
Kickstart your hair growth journey with the powerful formulation of proteins, peptides, and vitamins packed in The Nue Co.’s Growth Phase supplement. Designed to combat the effects of nutrient deficiencies, hormonal fluctuations, and even stress, take three capsules with food every morning for luscious hair.
Tru Herb hair, skin and nails food supplement
This one does it all. Tru Herb’s food supplement is crafted with hero ingredients designed specifically to support the skin, hair, and nails, including collagen, biotin, and silica. Take three capsules every morning for a beauty kick that’ll have you glowing from tips to toes.
Beauty Pie healthy & happy hair kit
For those unrelenting bad hair days, take a multi-pronged approach with Beauty Pie’s Healthy & Happy hair kit. The Healthy Hair capsules contain Anagain, an ingredient derived from pea protein that enhances keratin production, while the Renewed Density Anti-Hair Loss Treatment conditions the scalp and is packed with Yerba Santa bioflavonoids to protect from oxidative stress. Take two capsules every day with food and massage the treatment serum into the scalp once a week.
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