Found: The Most Effective Supplements for Hair Growth, According to Rave Reviews

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No two hair journeys are equal and therefore shouldn't be treated with the same energy. Finding quick and easy solutions to our "problems" is also easy in theory but can be hard to pin down. I, like so many others, often feel hesitant when selecting a supplement to support my health. With so many products available claiming to address even the most niche of my concerns, the process can extend far beyond my limited medical expertise.

To better understand what I'm up against in the battle to maintain hair health, I reached out to New York based board-certified dermatologists Marisa Garshick, MD, FAAD, and Jessie Cheung, MD, FAAD. First up is the question of which vitamins are the most effective for jump-starting hair growth. Ready to learn everything you need to know about hair supplements? Keep reading!

The Right Supplements for the Job

"It is known that a deficiency in certain vitamins such as iron, vitamin D, zinc, and B12 may contribute to hair loss, in which case it can be important to supplement," Garshick says. "There are other supplements available that use a combination of different ingredients, which can be considered as well, such as Nutrafol, Viviscal, or Wellbel." While most supplements are considered safe to take, Garshick recommends speaking with your medical provider to determine what would serve you best.

Feeling like biotin is the best option? The popular vitamin, along with a number of other micronutrients, is found in the most effective supplements for hair growth. Biotin taken alone, however, has limited evidence. Both Garshick and Cheung cited a 2016 study released by the FDA warning that biotin may interfere with certain laboratory tests, including thyroid and troponin levels. That being said, it's always best to discuss all medications and supplements when visiting your doctor.

Cheung agrees with Garshick, recommending patients request their labs be drawn before adding any supplement to their diet. Of all the vitamins heavily touted for supporting hair growth, biotin is by far the most recognizable. "Biotin, which is one of the B vitamins, helps with hair strength," she begins. "The most effective micronutrients are iron, zinc, vitamin D, vitamin B, selenium, iodine, and antioxidant and adaptogen blends." Higher-quality supplements will be free of fillers and binders and contain bioactive and easier-absorbed formulations.

Below are the 10 best hair supplements based on dermatologist recommendations and thousands of glowing customer reviews to simplify your hunt for the most effective hair-growth aid. Here's to a new chapter in your hair journey and a whole lot of money saved.

Best Overall: Nutrafol Women's Hair Growth Nutraceutical

2. Moon Juice SuperHair Daily Dietary Supplement

3. Philip Kinglsey Tricho Complex Vitamin Mineral Hair Supplement

4. Briogeo Destined for Density Vegan Omega 3, 6, 9 and Biotin Supplement

5. Hair La Vie Clinical Formula Hair Growth Vitamins

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6. The Nue Co. Growth Phase Hair Supplement

7. Dr. Barbara Sturm Growth Cycle Hair Supplement

8. Phyto Paris Phanère Dietary Supplement for Hair Nails

9. Viviscal Hair Growth Supplements for Women

10. Movita Beauty Multivitamin

Maya Thomas
Assistant Beauty Editor
Maya Thomas isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's assistant beauty editor based just outside of Seattle, Washington. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.