Hair Vitamins

Hair Vitamins

SugarBearHair4.9 (2,883 ratings)
Format:Gummy Quantity: 60 Gummy(ies) · 30 servings
Goals
$29.00 $0.96 per serving

Product analysis

58 out of 100

Hair Vitamins combines nutrients in a formula aimed at hair support. Synthetic vitamin E and weak value for several vitamins make the broad combination less appealing.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality38

Vitamin D3 is a favorable form, while synthetic vitamin E compares poorly. Quality remains uncertain for several other nutrients because their forms or comparisons are incomplete.

Ingredient Transparency86

All amounts and many ingredient forms are disclosed. The remaining form omissions limit a full comparison with other hair supplements.

Value For Money39

Value is weak for several vitamins, particularly vitamin E, vitamin A and folate. A more balanced biotin comparison does not establish good value for the full formula.

Customer Satisfaction91

Customer feedback is very positive across a substantial review base. The ratings do not establish hair-related benefits.

Product Focus52

The formula stays within a relatively narrow range of intended goals. Its many ingredients add complexity, while support for those goals appears moderate.

Format
Gummy
Container
60 Gummy(ies)
Per serving
$0.96
Customer rating
4.9 · 2,883 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
C- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA Formulation Logic
Biotin · 5000 mcg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 6 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA- Formulation Logic
Biotin · 5000 mcgVitamin D · 400 IUZinc · 2.7 mgVitamin C · 20 mg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Iodine No effect 1 study
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Sodium
10 mg
Total Carbohydrates
4 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Vitamin A Palmitate)
2100 IU 36
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
20 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
400 IU 51
Vitamin E (DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
16.5 IU 19
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
2 mg
Folic Acid
260 mcg 50
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
6 mcg
Biotin
5000 mcg 82
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate)
5.2 mg
Iodine (Potassium Iodide)
42 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
2.7 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
40 mcg
Inositol
40 mcg
Adults 18–50 Kosher Halal Vegetarian
Report overview
Biotin · 5000 mcg OverallScore82
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
Each serving lists 5000 mcg of biotin. The cost for the amount of biotin is high. It also contains zinc, vitamin C and vitamin A. Biotin is named, but its specific isomer is not stated. Artificial colors are indicated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability74

Biotin is named, but its specific isomer is not stated. Artificial colors are indicated; no artificial sweeteners are indicated.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
Biotin is named, but its specific isomer is not stated.
Excipient Purity
Artificial colors are indicated; no artificial sweeteners are indicated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The stated amount is 5000 mcg per serving. The biotin amount is listed separately in micrograms.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
The stated amount is 5000 mcg per serving.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The biotin amount is listed separately in micrograms.

Value60

The cost for the amount of biotin is high. It also contains zinc, vitamin C and vitamin A.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The cost for the amount of biotin is high. It also contains zinc, vitamin C and vitamin A.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
2,100 IU of vitamin A per serving comes at a high cost relative to the amount. Vitamin A comes from Retinyl Palmitate.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability30

Vitamin A comes from Retinyl Palmitate.
Vitamin A Chemical Form & Source
Vitamin A comes from Retinyl Palmitate.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency49

A serving provides 2,100 IU of vitamin A. The source form is named.
Dosage Efficacy & Safety Thresholds
A serving provides 2,100 IU of vitamin A.
Label Transparency of Specific Forms
The label names Retinyl Palmitate as the source.

Value20

The cost relative to the vitamin A amount is high.
Price per 5,000 IU Dose
The cost relative to the vitamin A amount is high.
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityF Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
A serving provides 400 IU of vitamin D at a high cost for the amount supplied. It uses vitamin D3, though its raw material source is unspecified. The ingredients include artificial colors and 3 g of sugar per serving.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability87

The vitamin D is cholecalciferol, also called vitamin D3. The raw material source of the cholecalciferol is not specified.
Vitamin D3 vs. D2 Superiority
The vitamin D is cholecalciferol, also called vitamin D3.
Sourcing and Active Marker Disclosure
The raw material source of the cholecalciferol is not specified.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency26

A serving supplies 400 IU of vitamin D. The ingredients include artificial colors and 3 g of sugar per serving. No certification, batch-specific certificates of analysis or GMP claim is recorded.
Daily Dosage Appropriateness
A serving supplies 400 IU of vitamin D.
Excipient and Additive Purity
The ingredients include artificial colors and 3 g of sugar per serving.
Purity and Quality Certification
No certification, batch-specific certificates of analysis or GMP claim is recorded.

Value30

The cost for the vitamin D supplied is high.
Price per 1,000 IU Efficiency
The cost for the vitamin D supplied is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health Nail Health forBiotin
  2. Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
    Schulpis KH; Karikas GA; Tjamouranis J; Regoutas S; Tsakiris S · Epilepsia · 2001
    Clinical trial125 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  3. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
    Coerdt KM; Goggins CA; Khachemoune A · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2021
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  4. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  5. Hair Loss After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
    Zhang W; Fan M; Wang C; Mahawar K; Parmar C; Chen W; Yang W; Global Bariatric Research Collaborative · Obesity surgery · 2021
    Meta-analysis2,538 participants18 studies pooledHair Health forFolate
  6. Quantitative Analysis of Selected Circulating Hematological Biomarkers, Essential Minerals, Vitamins, and Thyroid Hormones in Females Affected by Hair Loss.
    Al-Fawaeir S; Al-Odat I · Diseases (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025
    Case-control study200 participantsHair Health forFolate Hair Health forVitamin B12
  7. Twelve weeks of protracted venous infusion of fluorouracil (5-FU) is as effective as 6 months of bolus 5-FU and folinic acid as adjuvant treatment in colorectal cancer.
    Saini A; Norman AR; Cunningham D; Chau I; Hill M; Tait D; Hickish T; Iveson T; Lofts F; Jodrell D; Ross PJ; Oates J · British journal of cancer · 2003
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  8. Role of oxaliplatin combined with 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid in the first- and second-line treatment of advanced colorectal cancer.
    Jonker D; Rumble RB; Maroun J; Gastrointestinal Cancer Disease Site Groupof Cancer Care Ontario’s Program in Evidence-Based Care · Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.) · 2012
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  9. Phase I-II study of vinorelbine in combination with 5-fluorouracil and folinic acid as first-line chemotherapy in metastatic breast cancer: a regimen with a low subjective toxic burden.
    Nolè F; de Braud F; Aapro M; Minchella I; De Pas TM; Zampino MG; Monti S; Andreoni G; Goldhirsch A · Annals of oncology : official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology · 1997
    Randomized trialHair Health forFolate
  10. [Evaluation of the role of dietary intake in the occurrence of alopecia].
    El Fékih N; Kamoun H; Fazaa B; El Ati J; Zouari B; Kamoun MR; Gaigi S · Revue medicale de Liege · 2010
    Case-control study272 participantsHair Health forIodine
  11. Topical tretinoin for hair growth promotion.
    Bazzano GS; Terezakis N; Galen W · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1986
    Non-randomized trial56 participantsHair Health forVitamin A
  12. A review of isotretinoin in the treatment of frontal fibrosing alopecia.
    Shahpar A; Nezhad NZ; Sahaf AS; Ahramiyanpour N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2024
    Systematic review232 participants15 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin A
  13. Efficacy of Isotretinoin and Acitretin in Treatment of Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: Retrospective Analysis of 54 Cases.
    Rakowska A; Gradzińska A; Olszewska M; Rudnicka L · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Cohort study54 participantsHair Health forVitamin A
  14. Systemic Treatments for Lichen Planopilaris and Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Retrospective Study of 315 Patients.
    Willaert M; Van Dongen T; Dikrama P; Nijsten T; Hijnen D; Waalboer-Spuij R · Acta dermato-venereologica · 2025
    Cohort study315 participantsHair Health forVitamin A
  15. Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes.
    Sharma A; Goren A; Dhurat R; Agrawal S; Sinclair R; Trüeb RM; Vañó-Galván S; Chen G; Tan Y; Kovacevic M; Situm M; McCoy J · Dermatologic therapy · 2020
    Single-arm trialHair Health forVitamin A
  16. Factors Associated with Premature Hair Graying in a Young Indian Population.
    Chakrabarty S; Krishnappa PG; Gowda DG; Hiremath J · International journal of trichology · 2016
    Case-control study74 participantsHair Health forVitamin B12
  17. Risk Factors for Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Clinical and Biochemical Findings from a Case - Control Study.
    İritaş SY · Dermatology practical & conceptual · 2026
    Case-control study600 participantsHair Health forVitamin B12
  18. Hair Loss After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.
    Katsogridaki G; Tzovaras G; Sioka E; Perivoliotis K; Zachari E; Magouliotis D; Tasiopoulou V; Chatedaki C; Zacharoulis D · Obesity surgery · 2019
    Cohort study50 participantsHair Health forVitamin B12
  19. Demographic Characteristics and Association of Serum Vitamin B12, Ferritin and Thyroid Function with Premature Canities in Indian Patients from an Urban Skin Clinic of North India: A Retrospective Analysis of 71 Cases.
    Sonthalia S; Priya A; Tobin DJ · Indian journal of dermatology · 2022
    Cross-sectional study71 participantsHair Health forVitamin B12
  20. Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
    Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
    Narrative reviewHair Health forVitamin C