Hair supplements are one of the things people ask hairdressers about most. Here is what is actually in them, and how to fit one into your routine.
Janine N. Paulsen, manager at Hendrix Hair Torggata, is one of many hairdressers who keep a supplement in the cupboard for busy periods.
She uses the vegan Hair Luxious supplement herself, and it is the one she mentions when clients and friends ask her what she takes.
Only three nutrients carry an authorised hair claim in the EU, and Hair Luxious contains all three:
- Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails.
The formulation also includes vitamin C, which contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, and vitamin E, which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
A natural supplement
A balanced diet with all the essential nutrients is always best, but for many people that is easier said than done, certainly during periods when a lot is eaten on the go.
That is why Good For Me wanted to offer a supplement put together with hair in mind. Hair Luxious is an entirely natural supplement, made up of 25 carefully selected nutrients.
How to take it
The supplement comes in tins of 60 tablets, enough to last a month. Two a day is the recommended amount, and they can be taken at any time of day, preferably with food.
The easiest way to remember them is to tie them to something you already do every morning, such as breakfast or coffee. Keep the tin where you will see it.
Read also: Why Norwegian hairdressers recommend Hair Luxious
Suitable for everyone
Influencer Anita Fredriksen has naturally brown hair and began the process of bleaching it in January last year. Her hair became bone dry and very worn, and she looked at both her care routine and her diet.
“It has become more and more important to me to choose natural products. This is also vegan and suits everyone,” she says.
If your hair has been bleached or coloured, the rest of the routine matters just as much: wash with lukewarm rather than hot water, use a conditioner every time, comb through gently from the ends upwards, and go easy on heat styling while the hair is recovering its condition.
The most common questions about hair vitamins
What can a hair supplement actually be said to do?
Under EU rules, only biotin, zinc and selenium may be linked to hair. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails, and selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails. A supplement is there to help you cover your intake of those nutrients, alongside your food.
Does Hair Luxious work for men too?
Yes, the range is for everyone. Hair Luxious for Him is here.
When should I take the tablets?
Two a day, at whatever time suits you, preferably with food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Is the product tested on animals?
No, Hair Luxious is not tested on animals.
Does Hair Luxious have any known side effects?
No, Hair Luxious has no known side effects, and is also free from allergens. The product can also be bought at Ditt Apotek or at Vitusapotek.
Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
