I don’t really talk much about drugs and supplements here, but lately I keep getting asked if I take anything for nails and hair, and the answer is – yes, I am. Initially designed for Paris Fashion Week, HUM Nutrition Runway Ready pouches have been my supplement of choice for the past several weeks, and before that I took plain old Biotin. I would have continued to take Biotin alone, but I thought that adding other beauty supplements won’t hurt, because I currently don’t take any multivitamins, and rely solely on meals to provide me with nutrients.
Runway Ready comes in a tall pink box, that kind of looks like a pack of tea bags. It contains 30 individually wrapped pouches with two Red Carpet soft gels and one Killer Nails capsule in each, that have to be taken with food [I take mine in the morning with a cup of tea and a bowl of oatmeal]. I like that the pouches are bright and fun, so they’re hard to miss; that’s why I haven’t skipped a day yet.
So, what’s inside of these magical pills, anyway?
Red Carpet [also sold individually here] contains Alpha- and Gamma-Linolenic Acids from Blackcurrant Seed Oil, and Vitamin E, derived from Sunflower Oil, that together help support glowing skin and hair follicle health. It’s also one of the most raved-about supplements from HUM Nutrition [just take a look at the reviews on Sephora.com or elsewhere, and you’ll see what I mean], which was also featured in Vogue magazine.
Killer Nails [sold individually here] contains 5,000mcg of Biotin, which I personally found to be my perfect dosage of this supplement. It’s necessary for cell growth and the production and metabolism of fat into amino acids, but for us it basically means fuller and longer hair, and stronger nails. HUM Nutrition recommends taking Biotin for at least three months to see its full potential.
After four weeks I noticed a slow gradual improvement to the texture of my hair – it seemed thicker somehow, which in turn made it look fuller. Along with this conditioner, and Runway Ready pouches, I discovered that it’s actually possible to “fertilize” hair. As for my nails, they’re still in great shape, because I’ve been taking Biotin for months now. For me it’s a tried and tested supplement that actually works and provides great results.
HUM Nutrition prides itself on the purity of their supplements, and formulated Runway Ready without the use of sulfates, parabens, and phthalates. The ingredients for these non-GMO, gluten-free and fully vegan/vegetarian pills are sustainably sourced and don’t contain any artificial agents.
P.S.: There are a couple other HUM Nutrition products I want to tell you about, so stay tuned for another post soon!
WHERE TO BUY: $35 USD for 1 box. Available at HUM Nutrition, Sephora.
Do you take any beauty supplements, like Biotin or Vitamin E? What supplements did you find to be the most effective? Let me know in the comments below!
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