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Vitamins for the Hair A Natural Approach To Hair Growth

Posted on May 12, 2011 with No Comments

Your hair is starting to thin in areas, what do you do? There are literally thousands of hair loss products floating around today which one is right for you, do they work? Some hair loss products are harsh chemical which can actually make your hair thin worse, imagine that using a hair loss product that makes your hair fall out faster. A more natural approach are vitamins for the hair, they are easy to use and work very well. They are gentle and give you the minerals and vitamins you need easily, in your normal diet you don’t get your recommended dosage so they help.

Vitamins tend to be inexpensive compared to other products and more safe, which is a plus. It usually takes anywhere from 4-6 weeks to start to see results but once you do you will be hooked, and your hair will be healthy. Hair loss vitamins are worth the wait because of their high success rate and natural base, which is good for you. Also there are no side effects at all, which is great if you have certain allergies. How do vitamins help your hair you may be wondering, do i have to take them forever?

Your hair needs certain things to be healthy, these things are Vitamin B and Amino Acids. Just any old type of Vitamin B won’t do your hair needs Vitamins B 3,6,9 and 12. The amino acids help carry the different versions of Vitamin B to the hair and scalp for healthy and faster growth. It also helps make the hair stronger for less breakage. You can find Vitamin B naturally in everyday foods we eat, but you usually don’t get your daily recommended dose, this is one reason a vitamin supplement is so important.

Vitamin B also helps with blood flow to the hair bulb which helps carry more nutrients to the hair causing it to grow faster and more healthy as well. Some different types of Vitamin B have even been shown to slow or even reverse the signs of graying hair. Proper hydration also makes a big difference in hair growth as well. Dry hair tends to be brittle and break easier than hydrated hair.

Vitamins are a great natural way to help stop hair loss and even start growing new hair. They are natural and use no harmful agents, which is great if you pay attention to what you introduce into your body. Vitamins can also actually prevent hair loss from occurring in the first place most of the time by keeping the hair super healthy.

Vitamins have been proven to work for hair loss. There are many positives to using vitamins and very little if no negatives. Best of all they are all natural and not expensive.

Vitamins for Hair Loss in Women

Posted on March 10, 2011 with No Comments

Growing you hair long can be a very slow and painful process, it could take a few years to achieve the look you want. We all know there is no magic pill you take that makes you wake up with long hair. There are hundreds of products on the hair loss market today that claim results but which ones are legitimate and which ones are selling snake oil that is where vitamins for hair loss come into play.

It is has been proven by science that certain vitamins and minerals can help with hair loss. To understand how these work you need to understand the life cycle of your average hair. There are three basic platforms in a hairs life. The birth phase this is where the hair sprouts out of a pore and starts growing. This hair can actually continue to grow for between 3 and 7 years depending on how healthy it is.

The dormant phase is the second platform, this is basically where the hair stops growing and rests. At the end of the platform is the shed phase this is where the bulb of the follicle starts to dissolve and the hair follicle simply falls out. Depending on your hair health this can take between 3-7 years to cycle the phases.

So now lets talk vitamins and minerals here are some key ones that will help with hair loss in women.

Cycancobalamin – Known as vitamin B-12 is easy converted to methylcoblamin which can aid in new hair growth.
Folacin – Know as Vitamin B-9 helps repair damaged cells.
Biotin – Known as Vitamin B-7 helps with the growth on new cells.
Pyridoxine – Known as Vitamin B-6 helps by increasing the blood flow to the root of the hair.
Pantothenate – Known as Vitamin B-5 helps by creating new proteins which help build the hair.
Nicotinic Acid – Known as Vitamin B-3 helps with the metabolic rate on living cells.
Riboflavin – Known as Vitamin B-2 helps the cells process materials easier.
Thiamin – Known as Vitamin B-1 aids in cell enzyme translation.

The hair itself gets nutrition by blood flow to the bulb of the hair. So if you have poor circulation this can cause hair fall as well. Keeping the hair hydrated is very important, if your body becomes dehydrated your hair will suffer so drink plenty of water. B Vitamins mixed with other minerals can make your hair healthier which in turn makes it grow faster.

It is important to take them as recommended you can take too many vitamins. Taking vitamins are a great way to supplement your body for the vitamins that it is not getting from your diet. Eating more leafy green vegetables and fruit will help you get more vitamins and minerals as well.

The Best Vitamins for Hair Growth

Posted on September 29, 2010 with No Comments

The best hair growth vitamins for hair growth I have found vitamins are made by Nourish they are amazing.  My hair seemed to be stuck in a rut the growth rate was extremely slow.  While researching I found there are several causes out there that could slow down hair growth.  Diet, stress, toxins in the environment, alcohol and cigarettes affect your health, energy level and can make your hair thinner and unhealthy.

By changing my diet and trying to eliminate the stress in my life and taking vitamins for hair growth I can see the growth and how healthy my hair has become.  Did these changes happen overnight?  Absolutely not you can not start one day and wake up the next with long lovely locks.  Make the changes listed above take a vitamin for hair growth and with time you will start to see longer healthier more beautiful hair.  Remember not only does this help your hair but is very beneficial to your skin and nails.

There are Specific vitamins, minerals and amino-acids which are vital to the metabolic pathways involved in keratin protein (hair) metabolism. If these nutrients are missing it is known that the hair growth process will slow. Important vitamins are Vitamin b-complex (including folate, biotin and inositol) and should be taken daily.

As I researched I found that the more natural based vitamins have been found to be more effective easy to swallow and with no side effects.

Products That Feed Fine Hair

Posted on September 9, 2010 with No Comments

Their are a ton of products on the market today, but if you have hair like me half of them will not work for you. So here is a list of products I use that work for my fine hair. These hair care products worked well for me, but i tried at least a dozen before them that just didn’t work.

If you have fine hair like me, a good vitamin shampoo is essential. You want something that will add vitamins and minerals at the same time, which is critical to fine hair. Only use a little bit of shampoo when washing your hair, and don’t rinse and repeat. When you have fine hair there is no need to. Always remember when looking for products that feed fine hair find what works well for you.

Also you want to find a conditioner that adds protein without weighing your hair down. Look for something that is going to protect your hair from thermal, chemical and environmental damages. It should also detangle and fight frizz.

A great product for fine hair is a hair nutrition vitamin, this will help feed fine hair the minerals it needs to become more healthy, stronger and vibrant.

With fine hair shine is the key, so look for a product that is going to add shine to your hair. They can come in spray or serum forms. You only need a little bit because it can weigh your hair down.

Because you have fine hair you will not need to wash your hair every day, so in between washes use a good dry shampoo to help clean and style your hair. They help suck up extra oil and help you get your hair under control.

Another good product to have is a root booster. This will help you get more volume while styling. It is easy to use and helps protect hair as well.
Finally you need a good oil treatment to keep your hair healthy I use an argan oil. I simply get out of the bath put some on my hair, wrap it in a towel and get ready, by the time i get around to fixing my makeup my hair is super soft and smooth, while it cuts drying time in half. It is that easy.

If you have fine hair these things will help you manage it better and in the end get great results without wasting money on products that don’t work.

Nioxin Recharging Complex – Product Review

Posted on July 6, 2009 with No Comments

Do you have problems growing your hair? Are you suffering from hair loss? Perhaps you have a medical condition that makes it difficult to grow nails or even skin back? Do you have a cosmetic skin condition that topical agents and liniments just can’t fix? Then perhaps the Nioxin Intensive Therapy Recharging Complex (hair vitamins) is the perfect product for you.

Nioxin Intensive Therapy Recharging Complex

Its ambiguous and long brand name aside, this multivitamin and mineral supplement contains the active ingredient niacinamide, which acts as the catalyst in upholding the healthiness of your nails, skin, and hair. 

(This product can be purchased at HairEnergizer.com by clicking this link >> Nioxin Vitamins)

It even has the usual “natural” ingredients (this time made from marine concentrates that promotes “super balanced nutrition”) that customers seemingly adore, but the FDA forewarns that the product is not an actual drug that can prevent, cure, treat, or even diagnose skin disorders. It’s an all-natural supplement, nothing more.

In spite of what it is and the limitations of its product type, the Nioxin Recharging Complex remains a highly recommended product for people who’ve experienced hair shedding, breakage, and loss.

It’s no Rogaine, but it works as well as any other commercially marketed vitamin would in producing healthier and thicker hair. In the same way that you need to eat the right diet to gain some sort of health benefit, supplements like Nioxin Recharging Complex can fulfill that purpose as well. Just don’t expect dramatic or illogical results, and you should be able to make the most out of this product.

Nioxin’s closest competitors—biotin-based vitamins—are certainly a lot cheaper than this relatively expensive multivitamin supplement. However, there’s a reason why hair stylists and hair experts from all over the world would rather recommend Nioxin than any other vitamin substitute.

After all, in just thirty days of use, customers will undoubtedly see a difference in their hair condition; that is, reduced hair loss, decreased shedding, and stronger, healthier hair that can withstand breakage. What more can they gain out of three months of use or perhaps a year of use?

Nioxin Recharging Complex has about two major drawbacks to it—it’s hefty price ($24.99 – can be found as low as $18.00) and the fact that you’ll have to take it frequently and religiously for a long period of time before you can see the results you want. It’s undoubtedly good enough to be worth its expensive price tag, though. It gets an okay 8.9 out of 10 stars merely because of its expensiveness and long gestation period. Otherwise, it’s one of the best hair supplements out there.

Other Products to Consider

HHP Hair Vitamins - Healthy Hair Plus is one our favorite manufacturers for the whole spectrum of hair products.

HHP Hair Nutrition Vitamins

  For about 10 years they have been making “Hair Nutrition Vitamins” that have become a mainstay supplement for improveing strength, growth and for fighting thinning.

They are rich in Biotin as well as Chlorophyll – along with an enhanced formula of amino acids (Niacin, Folic Acid, Arginine and about 15 others), minerals and vitamins (including B-12 – considered the “king” of ingredients).  Vitamin E and Vitamin A are also at the top of the list.

Since they are the manufacturer and sell directly to the public, prices are substantially lower than competing brands (approximately $14.00).

(This product can be purchased at HairEnergizer.com by clicking this link >> HHP Hair Nutrition Vitamins)

Solutions for Improved Hair Growth

Posted on June 11, 2009 with No Comments

If you suffer from slow  growing hair or thinning, you’re joining millions who do also. 

Slow growth is generally a result of heredity, hormone shifts, use of contraceptives (oral), DHT and sometimes scalp diseases – alopecia, dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, and in some rare instances, use of damaging hair products.

If you have sudden slowing or shedding, you might consider getting an analysis done by an approved Trichologist or your personal dermatologist. 

A dermatologist should be able to identifiy typical symptoms of scalp or skin diseases, determine a diagnosis, as well recommend proper treatment.  A Trichologist is a researcher and practitioner who studies the hair and scalp.  Though a bit more difficult to find, they are generally certified and have been required to study for years.  They are often well versed in various symptoms and often provide effective solutions.

Sudden slowing of growth in women is most related to hormonal changes – those that occur during or after pregnancy, menopause, changes to or beginning birth control, and from some medications. 

For men, the cause is often onset of DHT accumulation.  Interestingly, using the correct hair products can either arrest, stop or reverse slowness – and are an excellent solution for good hair growth.

The best hair growth products help stimulate regrowth while providing overall nutrition to the scalp and follicles. Hair vitamins, root stimulants, as well as shampoos and conditioners can help rejuvenate improved growth, while increasing thickness and shine.

Hair Vitamins – Generally formulated for follicle health, ….supplements often contain concentrations of B-12, Chlorophyll, Biotin, Niacin and a of host amino acids vital to developing healthy protein bonds…

Shampoos & Conditioners – …work well to remove obstacles to growth, namely clogged follicle pores, excessive oil, and DHT. For men, DHT is a leading cause of balding. Special DHT shampoo is formulated with Zinc PCA or Trichogen that neutralize DHT as well as regulate and control oil production. By adding strength with rice and silk proteins, you improve strength, reduce breaking and damage, and “open the gate” to renewed growth.

Topical Applications – Follicle stimulators, root stimulants, and growth sprays… found in foams, droppers, or sprays, topical applications are often formulated with Minoxidil, Trichogen, and soluble vitamin complexes that stimulate root, bulb and shaft development. 

The Best Hair Growth Products

Using Supplements for Faster Growing Hair?

Posted on May 22, 2009 with No Comments

Interestingly, one the best selling products in the industry is supplements (vitamins) for faster growing hair, healthier hair, et al.

I was pretty sceptical at first until I spoke with several of our customers who essentially “swore” their hair was either thicker, longer, darker – what have you.  When considering ingredients and their effects, I now understand whay so many people are hooked. 

Consider a couple of thoughts:

1. It’s well documented that taking a “daily recommended allowance” of vitamins and minerals helps keep our bodies strong and healthy.  Well a big reason is because we supplement intake with pills.  Ok, got that.  Well, to be more specific, our bodies can produce many nutrients just with our internal engine.  But, there are several that require us to get from diet, foods, and drinks.  If we don’t get enough of these (say Vitamin B-12), we end up with a deficiency that affects something – well, in this case it is follicle growth, strength, and shine.
2. For those of us with pets – especially the most devoted – we look for and search out pet food, treats and vitamins that will help our pet’s coat, reduce flaking or eczema, and give our pet’s more energy (assume we are talking about dogs and cats).  Well, if it works for our pet’s, why shouldn’t it work for us?  Uh..mmm..it does!
3. Follicle pore biology gives us somewhat of a glimpse into other reasons why hair vitamins help.  The follicle pore is found between and in the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers of the scalp and skin.  Arteries and veins feed the bulb and root, erector muscle and nourish sebaceous glands that produce scalp oil.  Studies have shown that malnourishing that little bit of biology can lead to lot’s of problems – thinning, hair loss, scalp micro-circulation disorder, undernutrition, and an over-abundance of DHT accumulation (I’m discussing DHT next week – pretty interesting topic).  With that said, boosting Biotin, amino acids and trace minerals, Vitamin B-12 and some herbal supplements – saw palmetto, Ginseng, and copper peptides – have all be shown, studied and reviewed to be really good for our hair and follicle development.

I’m going to write about this subject more in the coming weeks.  It’s important.  We think it’s important for our pets – I think it’s safe to say the human versions of hair vitamins are even more effective and narrow in their focus (that’s a good thing!)