If by chance I was hired to be an ambassador for biotin or any other pills related to encouraging hair growth I would probably be fired very soon after. My personal opinion of vitamins geared towards hair growth is that they are not worth the trouble.
I am more inclined to tell you to get whatever vitamins you need from the food that you eat with juicing thrown in to boost your intake because believe it or not there is a fruit or vegetable out there for each and every aspect of your health and development including hair.
But I cannot just dismiss the value of the Biotin supplements for hair growth because there is evidence that it does improve the quality of your hair and nails and is especially popular in the black hair community, we get it!
Biotin* is a B complex vitamin and the reason it is great for hair growth is that it is vital to cell regeneration and when you take it, it reacts with cell enzymes helping to create Amino Acids. Amino Acids are the building blocks for protein and protein is what hair is made of.
Biotin, then enzymes, then amino acids, then protein equal improved growth and longer hair. That is simple enough however if you do prefer to ditch the pill for a natural alternative then you should know that Biotin is naturally found in a variety of healthy foods including, peanuts and almonds, liver, egg yolks, fish, avocado, raspberries, green leafy vegetables and cauliflower. In conjunction with biotin, those foods are also great sources of vitamin A* and B6 which are great for hair growth as well, a win win situation if you ask me.
What happens If you Take too Much Biotin
Reports have stated that biotin deficiency is actually very rare because our bodies naturally produce and recycle it. It is produced by our intestines in amounts that are in excess of what the body even needs.
This begs the question, what happens when you take Biotin as a daily supplement when you do not have biotin* deficiency? The answer is nothing… mostly. The reason the answer is so vague is that there really has not been any tried and true scientific studies to link excessive biotin or any form of deficiencies with ailments as a result of it.
There is, however, anecdotal evidence of individuals taking biotin and developing horrible acne issues; also it might not react well with certain medications so there may be other ailments that are not proven to be directly linked to taking the supplement.
The bottom line is, the lack of proven hard scientific evidence of a problem does not automatically mean that the problem does not exist, so the solution is always, do what is best for you. Make sure your research is extensive and long before making the decision to take any supplement and finally always consult a doctor first.
Here is a video from LHDC – TV who thinks that Biotin might be the cause of her skin issues, watch and weigh in!
Afrométamorphoses says
Drink water!
Chardonnae Simone says
Lots and Lots of it
Alx Edg says
…along with Vit. C
Nakeitra Marie says
You have to drink lots of water or drink orange juice…I take Hairfinity pills that have biotin in it..
karima says
have you had any growth and/or hair quality changes since taking hairfinity? i’m considering it, but I’m just not sure :/
Kawanza Bradford says
It just depend on the dosage and eating healthy…..plenty water
Shaunna-Marie Seville says
I took the hairfinity pills and broke out like crazy! Had to stop. Smh never again!
Andrea Killings-Lindsley says
Anything that we put in our body an our body not use to is going to have a reaction
Nakeitra Marie says
You will only break out if you don’t increase your water intake…I stop drinking all juice/sodas (but orange juice)
Liesel Skeete says
yup lots & lots of water.. iam also a #hairinfinity user = )
Kelly Watts says
How do you like hairinfinity?
Chantelle Faulks says
i love hairinfinity they r the best thing ever
Lasilia Imnottheonenottoday Thornton says
I take biotin, because its reasonably priced. Ive noticed that my hair has gotten much thicker and my nails are stronger. i did research it thoroughly before i decided to take it. My doctor also ok’d it with my daily vitamin routine.
Francesca J Glass says
Working great … Doctor okayed it , I also eat and drink healthy less sodas and processed sugar mostly water and juice
Sabine Vassar says
My hair feel out!!!
Veda McLean says
Not any vitamins only the ones that come up in my blood that say below the median. Then my doctor orders them. I do not take anything that is not prescribed.
Carleen Shaw says
Does nothing for my hair but my nails are like WHOA!
Terra JoAnne says
I love biotin. it made my hair and nails grow like crazy, especially my nails. my face did break out when I first started taking them but it’s fine now. they work though and are pretty cheap.. like $3 for 150 pills.
Husna says
Hey -, I am thinking to take biotin. can you advise me what mcg i should start with ?
Heaven Scent says
I take hairfinity and biotin I drink plenty of water and my skin is very clear I love both pills also my hair is growing like crazy so diffrent strokes for diffrent folks
Lashay Robinson says
I’ve been taking it since May my face is clearer nails stronger and hair longer and still growing. Guess it depends on the person
MzzMaddy Keidz says
Sum biotin pills are also for ur skin
Kemi Owoseni says
Started takinf it last wk or so and broke out. Idk about nail and hair growth so far
Olukemi Owoseni says
It made me break out but it isnt ridiculous. I just started so I dont have a report on hair growth yet.
Rochelle Matthews Jefferson says
I did, but it endows all hair on the body including mustache’s for those who should not have them.
Devera Smith Robinson says
I take biotin and my hair has grown and thickened, it also helps me too lose weight. I take 5000 mcg a day. You do have to drink lots of water while taking them. I’ve heard of Hairifinity, what else in them?
Devera Smith Robinson says
*what else is in them – typo
April LovingMyself Wimple says
I take Biotin and Hairfinity and my skin has not broken out plus I drink a lot of water. My nails are strong and growing along with my hair.
Aniva Airy Lumpkins says
Anyone willing to divulge the cost of hairfinity?
Charnique Williams says
I have to have tried biotin and noticed my hair has grown a to. My nails are so strong, long and healthy looking. BUT my skin is in horrible shape. When i first started everything was great no problems, then all of a sudden i started breaking out in these painful pimples under the skin….OMG i stopped taking them daily and try it every 2days. The results with my skin are better, hair still growing, and so are my nails. It has some great benefits.
Husna says
what mcg you are taking?
Latresia J Walters says
My hair has grown like crazy and has gotten thicker after taking 10,000 mcg biotin for only a WEEK. It has worked wonders for me.
Shana Frazier says
I’ve been taking it for a few months and ppl are always commenting on how fast my hair is growing. I personally don’t see it. My nails are growing fast so I assume my hair is doing the same.
Marquita Vickers says
I’m on hairfinity…and I hate the breakouts. They say drink lots of water but there’s only so much I can drink. My face was fine before hairfinity. I reduced the dosage from twice a day to once a day and going to see if I continue to have horrible breakouts.
Hair Artist says
Biotin has helped mine and my husband’s hair tremendously. The ridges are even out of my nails and they are really strong and smooth.
Jeannine Joy says
My hair came out because I was not drinking enough water with the biotin. I wait to talk it again I’m just afraid. How much mor water should I drink?
Benvinda Massala says
I really want to use it to! but i never drink water.. So i am really scared
Danielle Martin says
I took it in the past. No issues lots of growth in hair and nails, and minimal breakage.
Enjoleé Francine Davis says
My face had a lot of breaks outs when I was just taking Biotin by itself with a couple other vitamins. When I stopped taking Biotin my face stopped breaking out but I’ve notice my hair was stronger and manageable with the Biotin. Not to mention my nails were longer and stronger. So now I’m using HairFinity which I see the same benefit as the Biotin supplement alone.
Tia Wilson says
Water is the factor! You need water. I HAD breakouts and now I take my 10,000 pill every other day
Emeci Smith Burroughs says
I know we talkin about biotin which I use. They say msm is a key factor in hairfinity so I brought some. anyone have any result from them?
Val Jackson says
I noticed no difference and I took it for at least six months. I switched to Nioxin for six months and my hair started to regrow but very very slow. I’ve been taking Hairfinity for a month; hoping my hair growth is faster. No problems yet.
Lavonda Moore says
I’m using this same product & I haven’t had no problem from it its definitely has grown my hair. And I haven’t.experience no pimples
Lavonda Moore says
Yes
Nakeitra Marie says
Marquita Vickers you can take the pills twice a day take one in the morning and the other one at night if you don’t want to take them both at the same time. I know water can be hard to drink but infuse your water with fruits and drink it
Princess Jasmine Brown says
$24 a bottle for Hairfinity
Shareefah Bailey says
This broke my skin out do bad took months to. Clear it up and even longer to fade the discoloration marks. Be very careful it Lyon decide to take these supplements
Kia Shackleford says
you have to drink a lot of water with biotin and any other hair/skin/nail vits
Renata Mckinney says
YES INDEED….TWENTY THOUSAND MIL.PER DAY WITH ARAGON OIL……NATURES BOUNTY…..HAIR …..NAILS ….AND SKIN
Tea S Harris says
Shareefah Bailey what did you use for your breakout and discoloration marks?
Tonette Laleta Shakur says
I like MSM better
Danetria Davis says
Biotin helped my nails grow but did not help with my hair and my breakouts were unspeakable compulsive! I’m still trying to find the right product for discoloration. Nothing over the counter is helping.
Courtney Woodard says
Daily water consumption should be half your body weight
Shawnee Wiley says
My hair is getting thicker from the biotin..I did notice a change in my cycle..no break outs and I’m prone to break outs but my family says my skin has cleared up..
Ebony -Shorty Stacks- Benford says
Biotin and Hairfinity both help your hair and nails grow thicker and longer ….. Water is MUST, drink LOTS and LOTS of water, it helps with breakouts … Exercise is another key, it help with the blood flow 🙂
husna says
How much water you drink?. Everyone says lots and lots. My lots and your lots could be different. For me 2 litre is lots of water. what would you recomend?
Black Cat says
I take biotin, and have recently noticed cystic acne on my cheeks and under my chin! I also thought it was hormonal, but after reading the comments here, I’m going to really up my water and see if that helps, because the biotin has really helped my hair with thickness and length. If after two months I look like I’m trying to cover up a beard – no more biotin for me!! LOL!
Omorie Kay says
Any of the B vitamins is water soluble hence can’t be overdosed. If you take in excess it is excreted in urine so complete watse of time if you take more than you need
Doubt the breakout theory
Shey Eagle says
Works great for me but I dose in moderation.
Jessica Sharp says
I’ve been taking biotin supplements for close to 5 years. I take one 5000 mcg capsule and have had no issues. I did switch to 10,000 mcg capsules and my eye lashes started falling out, so i switched back to the 5000, so be careful not to over do it!
Kiki Land Land Kerilus says
Just drink a lot of water
Monette McLin says
Makes me break out! I was taking 1000 mcg per day, then I stopped. A month later I split those pills in half and began taking taking 500 mcg per day. Even though it took a bit longer, the breakouts returned.
Jenelle Toliver says
I take 10,000 mcg capsules per day. I also take a multivitamin and drink lots of water. I have no problems. Before the multivitamin, I would break out on my nose.
Lisa Merdynes says
Pay attention to how long you have been taking them. I tied by kidney problems to taking all those hair vitamins. As soon as I stopped, my problem went away.
Jazmine Davis says
Take it with multi vitamin
Pamela Smith says
I started taking 10,000 mcg’s in February an my hair is growing really nice. The one thing I did notice though is that my hair has grown in really thick and my nails grow like crazy!!
Scandi Marshall says
Breakouts!!
Michelle Davis says
You have to drink plenty plenty of water more then usually it flush out all the toxins inside and out
Latrice Pruitt says
Yup drink lots of water that’s what I do I take hair skin nail pills biotin 1000 mcg multivitamins and folic acid pills for a year and half never bothered me the key is to drink lots of water that’s what I learned
Michelle R. Willis-Walker says
Drink plenty of water!
Ni-Ni Henderson says
Yep. I don’t need help growing long, thick, and healthy hair and nails, but I figured why not since it is supposed to help with your skin as well…I don’t see a difference in anything, and I eat healthy and drink more than enough water each day.
Shalonda Lee Hood says
So me being cheap figured I would buy the 10k mcg pills and take 1 every other day…not a good idea for me. I broke out, that never happened with the 5k mcg. I have also noticed that if I don’t take them for a stretch, my hair breaks badly.
Kelly White says
Just eat healthy
Lisa Merdynes says
I believe taking Biotin results in more than just skin break outs.
Agbonmere Obehi Okosun says
The reason some people breakout when taking biotin is because biotin is water soluble and any excess amounts cannot remain in the body. Take it with loads of water to enable you get rid of it in your urine or it will most likely find other ways out and cause cystic pimples which are the worst kinds.
Donna Lipscomb says
Ok
Lauren Antoinette says
I’m scared to take straight biotin for that very reason
Jamie Carter-Bailey says
There are other alternatives like rosemary and mint essential oils, aloe vera gel, inversion method, JBCO.
Roxanne Roxanne says
Yes it will have you looking all kinda crazy! Plus it will have all hair growing so if your a women that has issues with facial hair……….
Notoshia Dix says
I take 10,000 mg a day and haven’t had any issues I’ve taken this in the past and it’s helped my hair tremendous! Currently my hair is natural and almost at the bottom of my bra strap….I say take it and see if it’s an issue for you cause it may not be 🙂
Michelle Nicole Charley says
I’ve been taking biotin and MSM for years every night before bed…. I’ve had ZERO issues. MSM extends the growth phase of your hair so it stays growing longer, and biotin helps grow stronger healthier hair. Both help me tremendously with dramatically reducing my shedding. I plan to never stop.
Annalisa Thompson says
It’s important to know if you take biotin drink tons of water if not u will break out
Evonne Carroll says
DRINK. LOTS. OF. WATER. TO. AVOID. BREAKOUTS.
Tanielle Holland says
I took the 10,000 mcg and barely drank water and didn’t breakout.
Tanya Betton says
So far nothing.
Yolanda Hill says
I wonder if this depends on age? Because women body/ cells change with aging.
Shareta Caldwell-Rippatoe says
I don’t breakout. Maybe because I already drink a lot of water. And the hair growth on other parts of my body did not change. I would say to start with a small dosage and see how your skin reacts. If the recommended dosage is for a pills daily, start with one and see.
Kisha Warren says
Yessssss broke my skin out last year I threw that whole bottle away and never took them again… my skin cleared up a few weeks after I stop using them… total nightmare
Missie Gemini Jones says
The key is WATER, drinking a lot of it will flush them as they are water soluble.