Prepare for a long, thorough review!!! For the shortened version of this, might I suggest skipping to the bottom, labeled MY HAIR CALCULATIONS or PROS and CONS? Sorry if I seem like a tour guide, but some people may not want to read the entire process about transitioning hair (since not all people have transitioning hair). But if you're curious read on, I suppose... ;P
Let me start by clarifying that I'm an African American women, for those other women out there who need to get info on this product who aren't mixed and have two kinky haired black parents, like myself, because there is a difference in hair texture and growth (no disrespect to the lovely people who aren't--just stating that so other women with my "kinky" texture and can compare).
My permed hair was exactly 15" when straightened; it took forever to grow out. I'm talking years and years (I lost count because it was that long of a wait).
Now, I decided to try and go natural last year but I refused to get the "big chop" until I was absolutely sure that my hair could be long enough on days when I wanted to wear my hair in a pony tail, and I'd trim down the permed part by an inch every month. I decided this in January 2014, but my hair wasn't growing at all (my doctor said it was due to stress). By May, it had only grown very little (only about a few centimeters to be exact). Again I was constantly stressed, but I measured with a ruler, like I do every month anyway.
So, in July 2014, I was severely frustrated. I had only about an inch of new growth and most women kept telling me that perhaps it was just best to keep perming my hair. If you've ever put a perm in your hair, you know that it breaks down your natural hair strength. That's why I preferred the feel of my natural hair better than the permed, because it actually felt softer and more healthy, but I digress. I did my research on hair products and found that biotin doesn't work for everyone. Honestly, I didn't care about the "what if this doesn't work." I was tempted to give it a try anyway.
When I got my package in the mail, I was still a bit iffy... but the very next day of taking one pill, I woke up with the whitest teeth! I always get complemented on how white my teeth are anyway, but when I woke up that morning, they looked like they'd been covered with the whitest veneers imaginable. I kid you not. I told myself that "if my hair doesn't grow, I'll still take these pills for my teeth." They work wonders, still do actually.
By October 2014, I realized that between work and school that I wasn't measuring my hair, but I was still trimming off the permed ends every month. I had given up on checking for growth at that point, because the more you wait on something, the longer the process seems. So, I went to the mirror on about the 13th and noticed that my natural hair was getting extremely long (long enough that it looked peculiar to have two different hair textures in one pony tail). Transitioning hair does look funny if you don't style both hair textures the same, so I got my friend (who happens to be a hair dresser) to cut off EVERY strand of permed hair on my head the very next day. I cried for a few hours, but when I got a ruler out and measured the new growth, I actually smiled. Most of it could fit into a pony tail, except the short pieces in the front, and it was all about 4" when straightened.
It's now a new year and I just checked my hair growth again after some natural haired women at the grocery store complimented me on how good and healthy my natural hair looks. It's exactly 8 1/2" long now when straight!! I don't know how it went from 4" to 8 1/2" in that short amount of time but I'm not complaining! Mind you, I haven't applied heat to it except one time between July and now, and I've been keeping in a daily leave in conditioner to prevent breakage.
I can honestly say, my hair's not my full 15" again, but hell, it's a over half, so I'll take it. By the way, I'm still just as stressed as I was before I started taking these (old habits are hard to break), but it didn't effect the biotin growth.
MY HAIR CALCULATIONS: July-January 3rd= Over 7" of hair growth overall.
PROS:-Nails are stronger, rarely break (noticed this after about 2 weeks)
-Teeth are noticeably whiter (after first day of use)
-Hair is longer, stronger and healthier (I noticed this in October (started taking these at the end of July), but I noticed after neglecting to check prior to then, sorry :(
-My skin looks healthier and has a healthy glow to it when the sun hits it (been complimented several times on this by strangers) I
noticed this when I got my first skin compliment, in November.
-My eating habits aren't the healthiest, nor are they the unhealthiest (kind of in between), but I do drink a lot of water. I noticed that my
metabolism has increased, because when I forget to take one of these, food doesn't digest as well as it does on days where I do take one
of these.
CONS: Water soluble, so you MUST drink a lot of water to prevent breakouts, but I only had one major breakout throughout this entire process
(regular water drinker).
PRO/CON: Sometimes, very rarely now, I get a VERY strange itch on my head (even after re-washing my hair), and then by the next week when
I measure it, my hair will have grown tremendously. o__O I googled it and a lot of women call it "the itch." They say they look forward
to the itch because it alerts them that the biotin is growing out their hair. I guess it's a way of actually feeling your hair growing out
since the process is faster than what most are used to. (On a side note: In the certain places that itched, that's where the most hair
growth was. For me, it was the center of my head.)
Keep in mind that this is my experience. Biotin doesn't work on everyone, and if it does then you might not get the same results as other people. Also, don't think that it'll work on your hair the minute you try it. And really, don't sit there every day and try to measure it. You'll disappoint yourself--a watched pot never boils.
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NATROL BIOTINSupports healthy hair, radiant skin and strong nails for those low in biotin† Supports carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism† Provides energy support† |
B VITAMINBiotin, a B vitamin also known as vitamin H or vitamin B7, is an important nutrient not only for hair, skin and nails but also to help convert food into energy.† |
ONE-A-DAYTake 1 tablet, one time daily, with a meal. Go ahead, nourish your inner beauty with Natrol Biotin. |
NATROL BEAUTYOur full range of beauty products provide support for healthy hair, radiant skin and strong nails for those low in biotin so you can look and feel your most beautiful.† |
The Benefits of Biotin
With just one pill per day, Natrol Biotin supports healthy hair, radiant skin, and strong nails for those low in biotin.†
Helps Support Energy Metabolism and Aids in the Conversion of Food into Energy†
Biotin, a B vitamin also known as vitamin H or vitamin B7, is an important nutrient not only for hair, skin and nails but also to help convert food into energy.†
Various Strengths and Forms
Natrol Biotin comes in various strengths and tablet forms fortified with the natural properties of biotin to support your hair, skin and nails for those low in biotin.†
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Natrol Biotin is 100% vegetarian and free of artificial colors and flavors, added sugar and preservatives.
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*WARNING* Biotin is great for strengthening nails
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018
*WARNING*Biotin is great for strengthening nails, growing hair etc. however, taking more than the recommended dose has the potential to cause cystic acne. That’s what happened to me (didn’t appear on chin until 4 months after taking 1 pill daily) I couldn’t figure out what was going on. I even took antibiotics to see if my cystic acne would clear up— but that didn’t work. The only thing that worked was when I stopped taking so much biotin. My advice is to you guys is to take the recommended daily dose which DEFINITELY isn’t 10,000mcg— it’s 2,500mcg. More is definitely NOT good in this case.
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2018
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This biotin pill promotes healthy long hair, clear skin and long healthy nails. 💊 💅
The reason I started taking this supplement is because throughout my pregnancy & following post partum I started to lose a lot of hair, due to stress and issues with being anemic.
I took it 3 weeks after I delivered my son, and took it for 7 months. And then I stopped. ( partially because I was breastfeeding, and breast pumping, and I didn't want to throw off the hormonal balance for my lactation process)
* now I recently started taking it again when I stopped breastfeeding and lactating. Which was at 18 months.. ** it's been almost three months since I started taking this product again and I'm astonished at how fast my hair and nails are growing. How has dick and healthy my nails look and how clear my skin is.
Those of you who see me on a day-to-day basis, no I don't have a problem leaving my home without makeup. Ever. In fact I'm more comfortable with a bear face. And thanks to this vitamin I'm even more confident that I haven't had acne in months. Highly recommend this product to anybody who is struggling with hair loss, acne, rosacea, broken bitter nails.. I recommend this product to both females and males, struggling with hair loss, can a shoes or brittle nails. Not to mention it helps promotes energy and a faster metabolism,thus helping you lose weight at the same time.
*** I know a lot of my military sisters, deal with and struggle with hair loss issue due to having to put her hair up in a tight bun on everyday. Therefore noticeable hair loss around your Eagles Peak and edges*** PLEASE GIVE THIS A TRY. YOU WONT REGRET IT!!! Try it for 3 months.
Side note: one of the individuals I recommended this product too, has stated that he has noticed weight loss. Since taking this product. He has lost about 15 lb in 3 months..
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By sandy on April 3, 2020
I received my package Within 6 days of ordering it. Despite the Postal Service being slow due to COVID I got it within 6 days. The pill does not smell, it doesn't leave that cotton powdery taste in your mouth. And it doesn't taste like anything. Easy to swallow and easy to absorb. Fast it taken with hot water, hot tea or even hot coffee. I take one a day. Or if i missed,two on the following day.By sandy on April 3, 2020
This biotin pill promotes healthy long hair, clear skin and long healthy nails. 💊 💅
The reason I started taking this supplement is because throughout my pregnancy & following post partum I started to lose a lot of hair, due to stress and issues with being anemic.
I took it 3 weeks after I delivered my son, and took it for 7 months. And then I stopped. ( partially because I was breastfeeding, and breast pumping, and I didn't want to throw off the hormonal balance for my lactation process)
* now I recently started taking it again when I stopped breastfeeding and lactating. Which was at 18 months.. ** it's been almost three months since I started taking this product again and I'm astonished at how fast my hair and nails are growing. How has dick and healthy my nails look and how clear my skin is.
Those of you who see me on a day-to-day basis, no I don't have a problem leaving my home without makeup. Ever. In fact I'm more comfortable with a bear face. And thanks to this vitamin I'm even more confident that I haven't had acne in months. Highly recommend this product to anybody who is struggling with hair loss, acne, rosacea, broken bitter nails.. I recommend this product to both females and males, struggling with hair loss, can a shoes or brittle nails. Not to mention it helps promotes energy and a faster metabolism,thus helping you lose weight at the same time.
*** I know a lot of my military sisters, deal with and struggle with hair loss issue due to having to put her hair up in a tight bun on everyday. Therefore noticeable hair loss around your Eagles Peak and edges*** PLEASE GIVE THIS A TRY. YOU WONT REGRET IT!!! Try it for 3 months.
Side note: one of the individuals I recommended this product too, has stated that he has noticed weight loss. Since taking this product. He has lost about 15 lb in 3 months..
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