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September 28, 2023When most people think about hair growth, they often focus on the hair on their head. However, many don’t consider that the body’s internal health can influence hair growth everywhere, including areas often targeted for hair removal. So, if you’ve been taking vitamins to boost your hair growth, you may be surprised with the regrowth at your next sugaring or waxing appointment.
Here, we delve into the relationship between vitamins and body hair growth and how they can impact the results of your sugaring or waxing treatments.
One of the most popular supplements associated with hair growth is biotin. Biotin is also known as vitamin H or vitamin B7. It’s vital for converting certain nutrients into energy and plays a crucial role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails. A biotin deficiency can lead to hair thinning or hair loss. However, supplementing with biotin to boost hair growth doesn’t discriminate; it can accelerate growth all over your body, not just on your scalp. Ultimately, you will need to decide if the benefits of biotin for hair growth outweigh the side effects and plan the frequency of your hair removal appointments accordingly.
While calcium is primarily associated with bone health, it also affects hair growth. Hair follicles, the tiny pouch-like structures in our skin from which hair grows, require adequate calcium to produce keratinized protein, also known as keratin. Keratin is the primary building block for hair and helps promote strength, thickness, and overall hair health. Like biotin, increasing calcium intake can stimulate body hair growth and thickness.
Many over-the-counter “Hair, Skin, and Nails” vitamins combine a mix of essential nutrients like biotin, vitamin E, and other B vitamins. These formulations support keratin production, enhancing hair, skin, and nail health. Again, if it’s making the hair on your head grow lusher and thicker, it’s probably doing the same for the rest of your body hair.
Nutrafol is a popular hair growth supplement composed of natural ingredients. It addresses hair growth by targeting root causes of thinning hair, like stress and hormonal imbalances. With its blend of botanicals, amino acids, and vitamins, users often notice an improvement in their hair’s texture and density. But, yes, you guessed it – it might also invigorate body hair growth.
Expecting mothers often rave about the beauty benefits of taking prenatal vitamins, especially for hair growth. These vitamins contain higher doses of certain nutrients, including folic acid, iron, and biotin, to support both the mother’s and baby’s health. But, those accelerated growth benefits also extend to body hair, sometimes to the dismay of those trying to maintain a smooth and hairless physique. That said, the benefits prenatal vitamins offer an expecting mother outweigh any extra hair growth they may cause. If you are expecting and are bothered by the increase in body hair, we can discuss more frequent treatments to offset the side effects.
For those invested in hair removal treatments like waxing or sugaring, it’s essential to understand the side effects of vitamins on body hair. While these vitamins and supplements can do wonders for the hair on your head, they can also intensify the growth of unwanted body hair. I’m not recommending skipping these beneficial supplements; it just means you might need to book your sugaring or waxing appointments more frequently to achieve your desired results.
Remember, before starting any new supplement regime, it’s always a good idea to consult with a healthcare professional to ensure it’s right for you. As always, feel free to contact me to discuss a personalized hair removal treatment schedule or ask questions about hair removal services. Ready to book an appointment? Click here to schedule. I can’t wait to see you!