Boost Your Hair’s Volume With These 5 Fabulous Hair Supplements
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As someone with fine, thin hair, volumizing products are an essential part of my hair routine (shout out to the Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumising Paste and the Oribe Dry Texturising Spray).
When I began taking hair supplements to grow out my bangs earlier in the year I noticed a distinct difference in the thickness, length and (importantly) the volume of my hair.
After a few months of impressive results, I figured out hair supplements needed to be a part of my flat hair solution.
For those dealing with hair loss, hair supplements can be an essential part of stimulating new hair growth.
However, you can also take supplements simply to nourish your hair and keep it healthy.
How are hair supplements different from other vitamin and mineral supplements?
Supplements work to encourage healthy hair growth and repair from inside. Hair supplements typically come in tablet form, but sometimes come in the form of powders.
Hair supplements contain a blend of nutrients that encourage and promote thicker and fuller hair. These include:
- Biotin, which strengthens and thickens the hair shafts
- Marine proteins to promote healthy hair growth
- Iron and zinc to tackle deficiencies that are a common cause of weak hair
- Flaxseed to fight male pattern balding
Hair supplements are formulated differently for men and women to tackle the varying causes of thinning. It's important to choose the correct supplements for you in order to maximise the benefits.
How quickly can I expect to see results?
Taking hair supplements is a long-term commitment, and you can’t expect to see results overnight. Your hair’s natural growth cycle plays a role in this process, but it will be between 3 and 6 months before new growth emerges.
Our 5 favourite supplements for serious volume:
1. Make way for the mane
We love this supercharged vegan supplement designed by a team of naturopaths, nutritionists and trichologists. The Apotecari Mane Event 30 Day Bottle | Intensive Hair Growth, Condition & Thickness boosts the length, growth and condition of your hair using Amino acids, activated B vitamins, and Silica.
Rich in antioxidants, this formula helps to repair and protect your hair. This is particularly helpful for hair that has been damaged and needs an extra boost of vitality. Simply take two capsules per day with food.
2. Activate healthy hair
If you’re looking to opt for an Australian made formula like the Aede Hair Activist - 3 month pack. This daily hair supplement helps to increase hair length, strength and elasticity, using key ingredients like Marine Collagen, Biotin, Zinc and Silicon.
It’s an effective supplement that can be taken twice a day for optimal results. We recommend this one for those with oily or thinning hair that is struggling due to their scalp condition, however it is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.
3. An all round glow
For those looking for more than just health hair growth, try the Vida Glow Marine Collagen Peach for a glow from within. These flavoursome powder sachets are packed to the brim with essential vitamins and antioxidants designed to boost healthy hair and nail growth. Vitamin A and C are paired with a highly bioavailable form of Collagen derived from the scales of the Deep Sea Red Snapper (sustainably sourced, of course).
It’s an easily blendable powder, perfect for your morning smoothie, and should be taken once, twice or three times daily depending on the results you require.
4. Feed your hair with plant-based proteins
The Apotecari Hair Food 1 Month Supply is a super enriched vegan hair supplement powder that easily blends into the beverage of your choosing. Developed by a team of naturopaths, nutritionists and trichologists, this formula delivers results by using plant proteins, a superfood blend and Vitamin C.
It’s a gentle formula ideal for lacklustre locks that are dehydrated, damaged or stressed.
5. Plump it up with the ultimate hair boost
Give your hair and energy levels a boost with JSHEALTH Hair + Energy - 30 Tablets.
Containing both Iodine and Zinc, these dietary supplements are formulated to maintain healthy, strong and voluminous hair, and promote wellbeing and healthy energy levels throughout the day. It also comes in a 2 month supply for those ready to fully commit to their haircare routine. Shop JSHEALTH Hair + Energy - 60 Tablets.
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