topic Re: BIOTIN! in Beauty

BIOTIN!

Ronettes — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:50:15 GMT

A few months ago I posted asking about Biotin, and if anyone had any results or reviews on it -

I have been taking one 10,000 mcg capsule every day for the last couple of months, and it works!

My hair has thickened up and is not coming out when I brush and style it. It also has great texture and shine!

I have long hair which I have foil frosted, and a hairdresser recommended that I try Biotin.

I also use a leave-in hair bonding treatment each time I wash it, 'Olaplex 6'. Just using a small amount on the ends only, not on the roots, I have oily hair.

The Olaplex 6 works very well, and I am so glad I tried Biotin, it's a miracle - my hair looks and acts just like it did when I was a kid!

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phoenixbrd — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:52:43 GMT

Glad the biotin is working for you. I've read that in some cases it works....others it won't. It depends on the reason for the thinning/hair loss. Enjoy!

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Spacrazy — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:55:32 GMT

@Ronettes Congratulations ~ that's great news. I've also had success with Biotin and Olaplex. Small world...

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Ronettes — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 23:59:23 GMT

My hair always grows quickly, but I've noticed now that it is growing even faster, and my nails as well!

I realize that it may not work for all, but it is certainly is worth a try, if anyone is having problems.

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Ronettes — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:01:19 GMT

@Spacrazy wrote:
@Ronettes Congratulations ~ that's great news. I've also had success with Biotin and Olaplex. Small world...

Isn't that something! I wasn't sure about trying Olaplex, because I have oily hair, but it seems to make split ends disappear and makes styling so easy!

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NicksmomESQ — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:39:52 GMT

@Ronettes What brand of Biotin do you use?

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shoesnbags — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 00:46:35 GMT

@Ronettes

Would you mind sharing exactly what brand of Biotin you're taking? My dermatologist convinced me to try Nutrafol for my thinning hair and after 4 1/2 months I've seen no improvement at all. It's expensive, and I have to down 4 good sized capsules a day for just 3000 mcg of biotin vs your 10,000. So I'd like to try what you're using when I finish up the Nutrafol.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 11:25:32 GMT

I'm glad you got good results! I'm been taking it for a number of years. But I really didn't think it was doing much but maybe if I stopped I would notice the difference!

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Ronettes — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:33:00 GMT

@NicksmomESQ wrote:
@Ronettes What brand of Biotin do you use?

I use 'Nature's Bounty' Biotin, 10,000 mcg, one per day.

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Ronettes — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 12:35:40 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@Ronettes
Would you mind sharing exactly what brand of Biotin you're taking? My dermatologist convinced me to try Nutrafol for my thinning hair and after 4 1/2 months I've seen no improvement at all. It's expensive, and I have to down 4 good sized capsules a day for just 3000 mcg of biotin vs your 10,000. So I'd like to try what you're using when I finish up the Nutrafol.

I showed the 'Nature's Bounty' that I take each day, perhaps you need the 10,000 mcg, rather than the lower amount you are presently taking?

Good Luck! Hope it works for you. And I buy the 'Nature's Bounty' whenever it goes on 1/2 price sale at our supermarket, so it's not very expensive at all.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:13:11 GMT

I take 10,000 mcg Biotin daily too, but I take a capsule or tablet, not a softgel, softgels contain oils like soybean oil which I prefer not to take, just my personal choice. I usually buy Nutricost brand on amazon or ebay.

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Effie54 — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:25:55 GMT

I take it every day because I was biotin deficient (a blood test panel showed that) and it the supplement only gives me negligible results. So you're pretty lucky!

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Ronettes — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:27:16 GMT

@Effie54 wrote:
I take it every day because I was biotin deficient (a blood test panel showed that) and it the supplement only gives me negligible results. So you're pretty lucky!

Are you taking Biotin 10,000?

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NycVixen — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 14:54:43 GMT

Thanks for posting about biotin. I will try it. On another note, I've been taking a supplement that combines collagen, keratin and elastin from Body Kitchen and I've seen noticeable results. My hair and nails grow faster and my hair doesn't get as damaged. I haven't had a haircut in months and my ends are still smooth which never happens. I even stopped using the Olaplex 3. Just wanted to share in case someone was interested.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 15:53:34 GMT

I've had hair loss issues for my entire adult life. Took biotin for many, many years with hopes that it would do something good for my hair but all it did was make it coarse, brittle and wiry looking. I stopped taking it years ago.

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Still Raining — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:29:54 GMT

Because biotin is water soluble, taking massive amounts is only causing it to be excreted.

Go easy on your kidneys, they will thank you ☺️

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Shelbelle — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 16:45:20 GMT

Yes, the excess is very easily excreted.

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beauty0125 — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:10:31 GMT

Yews Biotin works.!! My husband and i have been using Andrew Lessman's Hair, Skin and Nails and it is the most amazing product! My hsband and I have beutiful full shiny hair because of this and his collagen and phytoceramdes. It has changed everything and we are in our 60's. it takes a little while but so worth it will never ever be without!!!!

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shoesnbags — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:44:43 GMT

@beauty0125 wrote:
Yews Biotin works.!! My husband and i have been using Andrew Lessman's Hair, Skin and Nails and it is the most amazing product! My hsband and I have beutiful full shiny hair because of this and his collagen and phytoceramdes. It has changed everything and we are in our 60's. it takes a little while but so worth it will never ever be without!!!!

@beauty0125

How much Biotin is in the Lessman product?

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shoesnbags — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:46:06 GMT

Thank you @Ronettes ! One more question - do you take your biotin with food?