All the Details on Vida Glow’s Hair Supplement, From Someone Who Takes It Every Day
Amy Clark is Adore Beauty's former Senior Editor and co-host of Skincare School the podcast (and self-appointed beauty road-tester!). Amy's worked as a journalist, beauty editor and podcaster for several years, previously writing and talking about all things beauty at Mamamia and You Beauty. When she's not writing honest, no BS product reviews and taking selfies 'for work', you'll find Amy eating halloumi in a hair towel turban and... taking more selfies.
Anyone who's experienced hair loss will tell you, it hurts.
Not necessarily physically. Unless you count the knock to your self esteem that feels like a hard whack in the guts some days.
The first time I pulled what looked like a hair extension from my shower drain, I sobbed.
Thing is, changes in hair growth are near-inevitable.
My hair loss was an expected and completely common side effect to undergoing a major surgery.
Knowing that didn't make me feel any less sh*t, but hearing other people talking about their hair loss helped.
As trichologist (that's a hair doctor) Anabel Kingsley told us on Adore's Beauty IQ Uncensored podcast, hair is usually the first thing to go during periods of change.
Regardless of whether you're navigating postpartum hair loss, hair thinning, female pattern baldness or lifestyle-related hair loss, our hairs are dead.
So when times are tough and your body is figuring out which parts need what rations most, it makes sense hair would be last on the list under essential tissues like, say, your heart and brain.
This is one reason a high-quality evidence-backed hair supplement like Vida Glow Hairology may help.
With its striking orange packaging and cool aesthetic the Australian-founded beauty ingestible brand is known for, you might be wondering if it's legit.
Here are all the details, from someone who currently takes Vida Glow Hairology every day.
(Me. It's me.)
What Is Vida Glow Hairology?
Vida Glow Hairology Advanced Repair 30 Capsules is just one of the Vida Glow supplements we stock at Adore Beauty.
I've spoken about Vida Glow Natural Marine Collagen - Original a bunch of times for healthy nails, but there's also Vida Glow Radiance, a TGA-approved ingestible treatment for uneven skin tone.
PSA: Our limited edition Vida Glow Growing and Glowing Duo Bundle lets you try both Hairology and Radiance, with a cheeky saving!
Back to Hairology™! Here's a product recap below:
- Very good-looking packaging aside, this daily beauty ingestible targets thinning, lacklustre hair.
- The hair growth supplement isn't just for growing longer hair, but maintaining thicker, denser, stronger hair and healthier follicles, too.
- Formulated with all the ingredients to look for in a hair supplement, including the brand’s trademarked active AnaGain™.
- What's AnaGain? The extract derived from organic pea sprouts contains high levels of phytonutrients such as L-arginine and isoflavones, which have been shown to aid with hair growth.
- You've also got fibre, iron, vitamin B12, polysaccharides, iodine, zinc, selenium and biotin - all of which help support and maintain healthy hair follicles for longer, thicker hair.
- The hair growth supplement capsules are vegan, and are recommended for daily consumption after food.
Do Hair Supplements Work? And How?
Just like all the hairs on the body, the hairs on your head grow and fall out in their own cycle.
This cycle can be broken down into three phases:
Anagen (growing) phase, catagen (transitional phase) and telogen (resting/shedding) phase.
When there's a delay between the telogen (shedding) phase and the anagen (growing) phase, this is when hair loss and thinning occur.
How does Vida Glow Hairology work?
Watch my video below, or read on for the break down.
@theamyclark What I say when people ask me if hair growth supplements work 🙏 @vida_glow #hairtok #hairloss ♬ original sound - Amy Clark
AnaGain™ significantly reduces the number of hairs falling out between those two phases by providing high levels of nutrients required for optimal hair growth.
In its clinical study, Vida Glow found AnaGain™:
- Reduced hair loss by 34% after 28 days of supplementation.
- Reduced hair loss by 37% after 2 months of treatment.
- 86% of participants also reported a reduction of hair loss after 8 weeks of treatment.
- 71% of participants perceived an improvement in overall hair condition.
Vida Glow Reviews.
The great thing about brands that invest heavily in clinical trials (which aren't cheap to conduct!) is they have data and before and after results to back up their claims.
Here are just a few examples of Vida Glow before and after Hairology results.
These Vida Glow Hairology reviews aren't bad at all, eh?
Final Verdict... Does Vida Glow Work?
I’ve been taking different hair supplements, including this one, once daily for over two years.
The proof is in the baby hairs, sideburns and cowlick-y temple regrowth that looks a bit like a bad fringe.
I see best results when I work supplements like Hairology into my everyday routine.
But it's a combination of internal supplementation, hair products for thinning hair, and volumising styling products that works best for me.
Watch this YouTube video below to see how hair growth supplements fit into a beauty editor's hair routine.
Let's be clear though: Supplements aren't magic or a 'quick fix'.
If you buy a bottle expecting instant or even short term results, I guarantee you'll be disappointed.
Just like I brush my teeth, apply SPF and chuck on anti-perspirant, I take my beauty supplements.
You’ve got to be patient and consistent.
It's a bit boring, but in my experience of hair growth supplements, good things come to those who wait!
Finally, a few important things to know about hair supplements:
- Always consult your doctor before starting any new supplement, especially if you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, or have recently had surgery or been in an accident.
- Take your supplements as directed - exceeding the recommended dosage won't get you results faster, but it will cost you more money.
- If you're concerned about hair loss, chat to your health professional for personalised expert advice, because no two heads of hair are the same.
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