Hair Vitamin Challenge

I have been reading and viewing a lot of information on forums, blogs and you tube and found one of the most talked about hair supplement was Hairfinity. There were great and not so great reviews. Some people saw extra growth others didn't. The product isn't cheap. It costs £22 for one month's suppy. You can visit their site and check it out for yourself at  http://www.hairfinity.co.uk/index.html

Hairfinity Hair Vitamins contain the basic nutrients for overall health. A healthy body is the ideal environment for healthy hair to thrive. This means that a good metabolism, and immune system are also key factors for growing healthy hair fast. They also contain specific nutrients that are essential for faster hair growth. Ingredients: NIACIN (VITAMIN B3), VITAMIN A, VITAMIN C, VITAMIN D, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN B COMPLEX, SILICA
and MSM

I thought I'd have a go and I would make my own concoction . I bought the products that gave the best and  most positive results from other people.  Which were Biotin and MSN.

On the 3rd March 2013, I started my hair vitamin challenge to see how much growth I could get with my supplements at my next relaxer, which will be in May 2013. I take two Biotin tablets, two MSM tables and 1 Hair Skin and nails pill every day. I will continue to do so until the day of my relaxer.

Biotin I bought from Holland and Barrat. 

Biotin is most often thought of as the “hair growth vitamin.” It is an essential water-soluble B vitamin. Biotin has come to be known for its role in the health and beauty of Hair, Skin and Nails. It promotes healthy hair growth and protects against dryness. It also increases the elasticity of the hair's cortex, thus preventing breakage. 

See more at::http://www.hairfinity.com/BiotinHairGrowth.htm#sthash.k4koN37o.dpuf

MSM I bought from my local whole foods store

MSM is quickly becoming known for its role in hair growth. MSM is a naturally occurring form of sulfur found in many foods. However, conventional processing and cooking methods significantly decrease the effectiveness of MSM from foods. This is why it may be beneficial to supplement MSM for hair growth.
MSM provides the sulfur required for healthy collagen and keratin, which are essential for healthy hair growth. It is also believed to help naturally increase the hair growth phase. 

See more at: http://www.hairfinity.com/MSM-hair-growth.htm#sthash.2Ghxeld6.dpuf

Next I thought it would be ideal to get all the other Vitamins in one pill so I bought Vega Hair Skin Nails from my LLoyds Pharmacy. It also has MSM as a high ingredient. 

Its a multi-formulation designed to promote radiant hair, clear skin and strong nails and helps promote cell renewal. It specifically strengthens and improves production of collagen, and helps with connective tissue repair and production. The formula contains a range of powerful antioxidants to help zap free radicals which are a by-product of metabolism and are thought to cause damage to the skin and connective tissues within the body. http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/Vega_Hair_Skin_Nails_Formulax30.html

If the amount of growth is not seen on the due date, then I may give the Hairfinity a try . Watch the space...

HHJ- Ladyno

Postpartum Shedding

In a recent post, I mentioned that I had my baby who is now 4 month old. A month and a half  ago, I would comb my hair and slowly but sure enough, more and more hair would come out of my hair day after day. It reached a stage where I didn't want to want to comb my hair. I didn't want to finger comb or any form of manipulation. I could feel my hair thinning. She is my second and I never knew of this condition until I got it myself.  

I had to learn that this is nothing to worry about or I would worry the rest of my hair out. It not something that could be easily brushed aside. In fact it is there every time I would look in the mirror.

One way of dealing with it was washing my hair with Keracare 1st lather shampoo, followed by the
Whilst my hair was still damp I applied my leave in - Jane Carter leave-in and then separated my hair into sections. In each section I applied the IC and Keracare (Natural) foams

 

From what I've read, postpartum shedding happens to most women, it is untreatable and it is short-term.  During pregnancy, hair literally gets stuck in the 'grow' phase and becomes thicker, longer, shinier, healthier looking. After the birth the new found growth and thickness decides to take a vacation creating excessive hair fall while detangling, styling and sometimes when it's not being touched. No garlic shampoos or tea rinses will help. 

I washed with my cleansing shampoo follow by my hydrating shampoo. I then applied the conditioner and left it in for 20mins. 

 I then plaited my hair

After it air dried, I took it down gently:  Outcome:

The Joys of Motherhood on a healthy hair journey. So those of you who are experiencing this.. take heed...it will get better.