Maybe—in an indirect way. “In terms of vitamins, few, if any, specifically target hair growth,” says board-certified dermatologist Ife J. Rodney, M.D., a professor of dermatology at Howard University and George Washington University. However, some vitamins may support overall health, which can ultimately affect your hair, she says, and a few nutrients are important for healthy hair. Two of these:
BIOTIN,
a water-soluble vitamin, helps with the production of keratin, a protein that makes up your hair, skin, and nails (it primarily helps with nail growth, though, Dr. Rodney points out).
VITAMIN C
helps with the production of collagen, a protein that can strengthen skin at your hair roots. Other nutrients that may be useful are zinc, vitamin A, omega-3 fats, selenium, and magnesium. But since dietary supplements aren’t regulated…
