Best Vitamins for Your Hair

Vitamins are important for maintaining healthy hair. Whether vitamins are applied topically or taken orally through the foods we eat or through supplements, they are a natural option for improving and maintaining the health of your hair, without the side effects of pharmaceutical methods.

Biotin

• Use biotin in the hair to maintain hair color, hair strength and hair growth. Biotin has been shown to promote new hair growth for men and women who are experiencing hair loss because of chemotherapy, prescription and nonprescription medication and alopecia. In addition to being available in tablet form, biotin is also an ingredient in many topical shampoos and styling aids for the hair.

MSM

• Taking MSM works with keratin levels to improve your hair's color, texture, strength and growth rate. MSM is available in the form of tablets and powders from many vitamin outlets, as well as in the health and beauty aisles of grocery stores and department stores.

Topical Application

• Having digestive sensitivity to some vitamins doesn't mean you can't use them to maintain healthy hair. Look for topical solutions such as conditioners, oils, shampoos and styling aids that contain vitamins, to achieve and maintain healthy hair growth, color and appearance.