Hair, Skin & Nails: A Guide to Nutritional Support & Natural Haircare
Healthy hair, glowing skin, and strong nails are often a reflection of what’s happening inside the body. While genetics play a role, nutritional status, stress, hormonal balance, and the products we use all have a significant impact. Here’s a guide to the key supplements and natural haircare products in our Hair, Skin & Nails collection.
Biotin (Vitamin B7)
Biotin is perhaps the most well-known supplement for hair and nails. It contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and normal skin — an authorised UK health claim. Biotin deficiency, though relatively rare, can cause hair thinning and brittle nails.
Solgar offer biotin across a wide range of strengths — from 300µg for everyday maintenance to 5000µg for targeted support — in both tablet and vegetable capsule formats.
Selenium
Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and normal nails, as well as normal thyroid function — all authorised health claims. The thyroid plays a central role in hair growth, and selenium deficiency is associated with hair loss in some individuals.
Solgar Selenium (Yeast-Free) is available in 100µg and 200µg strengths, using a highly bioavailable yeast-free form.
Silica
Silica (silicon dioxide) is a trace mineral found naturally in the body, particularly in connective tissue, skin, hair, and nails. It is traditionally associated with structural support for hair and nail strength.
Solgar Vegetal Silica provides silica derived from spring horsetail (Equisetum arvense), a traditional botanical source of this mineral.
Collagen & Beauty Blends
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and a key structural component of skin, hair, and nails. Collagen production naturally declines with age, which is associated with reduced skin elasticity and hair thinning.
- Planet Paleo Primal Goddess Powder — a premium beauty collagen blend combining grass-fed collagen peptides with Vitamin C (which contributes to normal collagen formation), Vitamin E, zinc, and botanical extracts. Designed specifically for women’s skin, hair, and nail health
New Nordic Hair Volume
New Nordic Hair Volume is a Scandinavian-formulated supplement combining apple extract (Procyanidin B2), biotin, and zinc to support hair thickness and volume. It has been the subject of clinical research and is one of the most popular hair supplements in the UK.
Natural Haircare
What you put on your hair matters as much as what you put in your body. Our haircare range features brands committed to natural, effective formulations without harsh sulphates or synthetic fragrances.
- MooGoo — an Australian natural skincare and haircare brand using food-grade ingredients. Their range includes an anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner, cream conditioner, anti-ageing antioxidant cream, and a frizz-fighting hair mist
- Non Plastic Beach — certified natural, plastic-free shampoo and conditioner bars in sustainable packaging. Available in two variants: “Seas the Day” and “Eternal Summer”
A Note on Hair Loss
Significant or sudden hair loss can have many causes including iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, hormonal changes, stress, and autoimmune conditions. If you are experiencing noticeable hair loss, please consult your GP before self-supplementing, as a blood test can identify specific deficiencies and guide targeted treatment.
