Hair care time!
On my previous articles, I have mentioned that one of my big problem is falling hair
I took the initiative to seek gentler shampoo thus I got Avalon Organics shampoo and conditioner
However, I found out shampoo and conditioner is not enough and I might be lacking some nutrients.
My hunch is right! I lack Biotin and my hair was already screaming for some aid thus the rush to purchase a Biotin food supplement.
I was apprehensive at first because I don't like drinking food supplements as much as possible but if my body can't produce an ample amount of biotin to sustain my hair, I might as well help my body.
Biotin at 500mcg (micrograms) can be purchased at any Healthy Options store
I got 2 months' or 60 days' worth of capsule since I only take this once a day
A 60 day bottle costs Php407.00 so it's pretty reasonable priced as biotin is just a cheap and affordable vitamin
Reading some health articles online, our body only needs a small amount of biotin so once a day would be good already.
One of the drastic things I noticed is the immediate effect it has on my long locks
It does keep my hair strands holding on tight for it's dear life on my scalp and it's growing strong.
Another thing I noticed is that my hair grows at a rapid rate- I never thought I'd see the day when my hair would grow really fast!
Now I need a hair cut, haha =p
This is how it looks
Biotin is practically odorless and tasteless
I swallow this easily because I just need a small dose of biotin daily.
I'm repurchasing my 2nd bottle soon and I'm making sure I'm getting 90 days worth of biotin lovin'
I do not see this product in Malaysia. U buy it from where? online?
ReplyDeleteI bought it at Healthy Options, I think it's a local specialty store, they stock up on organic food, food supplements and other organic hair and skin care products! ^.^ try to find biotin at your local drugstore I think they ought to have that...
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this post. I bought a bottle and have seen improvements na. Thanks, thanks!
ReplyDeletehi Suzanne! Glad it's also working for you! ^.^ Good luck to us!
ReplyDeleteI want to try! Your post has convinced me to try it.. I hope it works for me..
ReplyDeletehi =) I hope it works for you too!
ReplyDeleteare you pertaining to the healthy options store on SM malls? coz i wanna try it because my hair is so thin.. :)
ReplyDelete---> cheska
i just want to know kung clinically proven ang biotin, i'm taking it now, 5000mcg per day, i'm 44 y.o. and i have a problem with my hair... everyday i loss some strands.. kindly reply with my message.. this is also my email add "loonah_2000@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletehi Cheska! =) yes it's the healhty options in SM malls...
ReplyDeleteHow long have you seen results w/ Biotin? Planning to buy kasi, when I shampoo my hair now, mga 120 strands ata of hair ang nag she-shed so na-alarm ako. Pag naman I don't wash my hair,less than 30 hair lang nag she-shed. Lately kasi; I noticed my full, thick hair have been diminish by half. I can see my scalp na nga eh dati hindi. I change my shampoo na to non-Sulfate(SLS) yung Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate na lang (mas gentle daw), brand is Finesse. I drink Apple Cider Vinegar na din and use Castor Oil mixed w/ Extra VOO on my hair once a week and drink Centrum vitamins daily.
ReplyDeleteHi Calix! =) Nako I hope your hair is not shedding na, try sleeping early, eat healthy and try to avoid unnecessary stress, it helps a lot! =) Right now I'm not taking Biotin but I don't have much hair fall =)
ReplyDeleteI wonder if effective din ba ang biotin sa pampahaba ng buhok? Short kasi hair ko eh D:
ReplyDeleteHi Janned! =) I'm just not so sure if it really helps in terms of pampahaba but in my case yes mas mabilis humaba hair ko =)
ReplyDeleteis this biotin supplement helps you to have more hairs? grabe kasi hairfall ko at ang nipis na ng buhok ko. thanks :)
ReplyDelete-- michael
hi calix!
ReplyDeletemy hair loss began 5 years ago and ask healthy options staff how much dosage i need to start with. would it be fine starting with 5000 mcg since my hair is really bad. hope i wont get bald. bigthanks
jay
Hi chelle Wala bang side effect ang biotin? kasi sensitive ang skin ko baka kasi mag break out. manipis na ang hair ko kasi sa stress rin hindi naman siya katulad ky calix na 120 strands aday.
ReplyDeleteHi all! =) Sorry I haven't been answering your queries for a looooooong time. For me, biotin helped me have thicker hair, maybe it prevented major hair fall, my hair grew back so I think it's thicker. For me wala naman side effect ang biotin, but siguro it would depend from one person to another depending on your body's tolerance. I still strongly suggest sleeping in early, avoid stress and eat healthy =)
ReplyDeleteI started taking the same amount Of mcg of the biotin but im
DeleteA bit hesitant because im 13 years old and im askibg if im aloud to takeit
Hi chelle! sa ulo lng ba effect nya? nde ba may epekto din yung biotin sa ibang parts ng body? im just curious, thanks :)
ReplyDeleteHi! =) I also noticed my nails are stronger and nails grow out faster, I usually have brittle nails kasi especially if I let it grow out. =)
DeleteHello Chelle! In connection to the question above...what about hair growth in other parts of the body - does biotin also promote them and speed them up? I am scared that I would grow a moustache or thick underarm hair if I use it :( What's your experience? Thanks!
DeleteHi! :) I think it didn't make my facial hair grow since I'm pretty 'follically challenged' haha, so I really have thin eyebrows, almost none existent underarm hair but I inherited my father's legs so I have hairy legs but I never saw it grew drastically naman :)
Deletei am taking the same form of biotin supplement you are taking now. i hope this makes my hair grow healthy. i am on an antiestrogen treatment for cancer and my thinning hair is my concern.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan! =) I'll pray for your speedy recovery from cacner and a head full of healthy shiny hair! Get a lot of rest and eat well, I really think it helps the body recover and your hair grow healthier :)
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