hair vitamins

catsgirl Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:22 PM

hair vitamins

do they really work? and what is good brand? do they help your hair grow. ive been growing my hair since dec.06 and it seems to take forever growing, and i keep up with trimmings.

LuvMyAlfonse Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:24 PM

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I've heard that Biotin helps hair and nail growth...

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:27 PM

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Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

I've heard that Biotin helps hair and nail growth...

yes! and this may sound silly but prenatal vitamins seem to do a great job as well

annoulaksMOH Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:27 PM

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Believe it or not.. prenatal vitamins. They can be supermarket/drug store brand... doesn't have to be perscription. When i was pregnant my hair and nails were thick... and grew really fast. I'm not pregnant now but I've been taking them again because i noticed such a difference after I stopped. Big difference again.. my hair looks thicker and it's growing like a freaking weed. And my nails are incredibly strong as a side bonus!
My hair lady suggested the same thing a while back before I got pregnant when i complained that my hair was looking thin.

annoulaksMOH Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:28 PM

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Posted by mRm2008

Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

I've heard that Biotin helps hair and nail growth...

yes! and this may sound silly but prenatal vitamins seem to do a great job as well

Ok... so now I don't feel so silly writing it!

Love08 Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:38 PM

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Posted by annoulaksMOH

Believe it or not.. prenatal vitamins. They can be supermarket/drug store brand... doesn't have to be perscription. When i was pregnant my hair and nails were thick... and grew really fast. I'm not pregnant now but I've been taking them again because i noticed such a difference after I stopped. Big difference again.. my hair looks thicker and it's growing like a freaking weed. And my nails are incredibly strong as a side bonus!
My hair lady suggested the same thing a while back before I got pregnant when i complained that my hair was looking thin.

Are there any other side affects that come with taking them even if your not pregnant?

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:39 PM

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Posted by mRm2008

Posted by LuvMyAlfonse

I've heard that Biotin helps hair and nail growth...

yes! and this may sound silly but prenatal vitamins seem to do a great job as well

YES- that was my suggestion. My sis said these are awesome..hair..nails..skin!

My dr. heard I was getting married and figured i would be less carefull about getting pregos so he put me on them. I still have to get the presc filled tho.

wifetobe Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:39 PM

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Posted by Love08

Posted by annoulaksMOH

Believe it or not.. prenatal vitamins. They can be supermarket/drug store brand... doesn't have to be perscription. When i was pregnant my hair and nails were thick... and grew really fast. I'm not pregnant now but I've been taking them again because i noticed such a difference after I stopped. Big difference again.. my hair looks thicker and it's growing like a freaking weed. And my nails are incredibly strong as a side bonus!
My hair lady suggested the same thing a while back before I got pregnant when i complained that my hair was looking thin.

Are there any other side affects that come with taking them even if your not pregnant?

I've heard they make you nauseous for some people.

ChristineAaron08 Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:39 PM

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Posted by Love08

Posted by annoulaksMOH

Believe it or not.. prenatal vitamins. They can be supermarket/drug store brand... doesn't have to be perscription. When i was pregnant my hair and nails were thick... and grew really fast. I'm not pregnant now but I've been taking them again because i noticed such a difference after I stopped. Big difference again.. my hair looks thicker and it's growing like a freaking weed. And my nails are incredibly strong as a side bonus!
My hair lady suggested the same thing a while back before I got pregnant when i complained that my hair was looking thin.

Are there any other side affects that come with taking them even if your not pregnant?

i dont think so- i think they just have folic acid (i think)

mRm2008 Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:42 PM

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Are there any other side affects that come with taking them even if your not pregnant?

I've heard they make you nauseous for some people.

that is probably the only downfall. some people say it bothers their stomach. i take all my pills and vitamins at night. it seems to work for me!

annoulaksMOH Posted: Jan 23, 2008 12:57 PM

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Other then the queesy (spelling?) feeling, there are no side effects. Some women even take them before getting pregnant to reap the benefits in advance, to make sure their body has what it needs to support a healthy growing baby.

With that said... I would NOT be taking this in addition to your regular daily vitamin.

Mine were making me queesy when i took them first thing in the morning... then i started taking them with my dinner or right before i went to sleep and it never bothered me again.

Be prepared though.. your first pee in the morning (if you take them at night) will be bright flouresant yellow... like neon colored. Thats not a bad thing.

KellNMike Posted: Jan 23, 2008 01:00 PM

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The magnesium can you make you sick, but your body adjusts to it. And they also may make you constipated.

minibride08 Posted: Jan 23, 2008 01:01 PM

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I just finished a bottle of Biotin (60 pills). I've noticed that in the 2 months or so from taking them it's grown just a little more (especially the broken pieces). I don't remember which brand (got at CVS). It was the one on sale- lol...