Hair Ultra Softgels

Hair Ultra Softgels

OLLY4.3 (5,935 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 30 Softgel(s) · 30 servings
Goals

Product analysis

62 out of 100

Hair Ultra Softgels may support brittle nails and help with hair problems linked to low biotin intake. Its silicon form differs from the preparation behind favorable hair-strength findings, limiting expectations for that part of the formula.

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Nutrient Quality42

The explicitly identified d-biotin is a strength, while silicon dioxide is a less favorable silicon form. Several other preparations are unspecified, leaving their quality less clear.

Ingredient Transparency85

All listed amounts and most nutrient forms are disclosed. Folate, keratin and gooseberry preparations remain unspecified, limiting comparison with specific tested materials.

Value For Money53

Value is mixed, with moderate value from biotin and a favorable serving-cost comparison for keratin. The silicon also compares reasonably by serving cost, while the other nutrients lack dependable comparisons.

Customer Satisfaction80

Customer feedback is generally positive across thousands of ratings. The substantial review base supports the satisfaction pattern without establishing hair regrowth.

Product Focus64

The formula is most relevant to brittle nails and hair problems associated with low nutrient intake. The silicon and keratin do not match the specific preparations behind favorable findings, so their added contribution remains uncertain.

Format
Softgel
Container
30 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.63
Customer rating
4.3 · 5,935 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
Highest effect
B- Ingredient FitB- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Silicon · 10 mgBiotin · 3000 mcgKeratin · 150 mg

Biotin may help brittle nails, although small studies provide limited evidence of durable benefit. Keratin also receives limited structural recognition, but the unspecified material does not establish equivalence to the studied hydrolysate. The silicon declaration identifies a silica-based preparation rather than the studied choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid. Zinc's small serving amount falls below the saved threshold.

How this product is rated for Nail Health

Ingredient fit74

Biotin, keratin and other nutrients receive consideration, with partial amount coverage; zinc falls below its threshold.
Goal fit
Biotin, keratin and other nutrients receive consideration, with partial amount coverage.
Dose adequacy
The credited amounts receive partial overall consideration; the comparison range is not a proven clinical dose-response.

Pathways70

Biotin dominates nail-formation coverage; keratin adds little structural coverage and the silica-based silicon adds none.
Depth
Nail-formation cofactors have the strongest recorded coverage; structural protein contributes less.
Breadth
Only the nail-formation cofactor category reaches the saved breadth threshold.

Evidence98

Biotin leads the saved evidence finding, but the nail-specific evidence remains limited and mostly uncontrolled.
Evidence strength
Biotin leads the saved evidence finding, but the nail-specific evidence remains limited and mostly uncontrolled.
Studied preparation
The saved findings do not identify keratin as matching a studied preparation; the remaining credited ingredients receive preparation recognition.

Formulation logic100

The credited ingredients have no missing required partner or identified configured conflict. Their amounts pass the saved minimum threshold.
Partner coverage
Every credited ingredient can stand alone or has its required partner; this does not establish synergy.
Conflicts
No configured conflict was identified from the supplied ingredients and amounts.
Effective doses
All credited ingredients pass the saved minimum-amount threshold, which does not prove nail improvement.
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Keratin Adverse 7 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Zinc No effect 1 study
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 3000 mcgVitamin D · 20 mcgZinc · 5.5 mgKeratin · 150 mg

Biotin may help with shedding when a deficiency is responsible, but a large amount doesn’t imply regrowth when you already get enough. Silicon has a different possible role in hair thickness and strength, tied to a particular preparation rather than reversing hair loss. The silicon and keratin declarations here don’t make those preparations interchangeable, leaving uncertainty about their added benefit.

How this product is rated for Hair Health

Ingredient fit70

Zinc may help with shedding when zinc deficiency is responsible.
Goal fit
Zinc may help with shedding when zinc deficiency is responsible.
Dose adequacy
Vitamin B12 5 mcg; Zinc 5.5 mg; Vitamin B9 (Folate) 200 mcg DFE per serving; these amounts alone don’t predict hair growth.

Pathways3

Silicon’s possible effects concern hair thickness and strength, which differ from reversing hair loss.
Depth
Silicon’s possible effects concern hair thickness and strength, which differ from reversing hair loss.
Breadth
Different biological roles don’t imply several separate hair benefits.

Evidence76

Hair-shaft strength and gloss are different outcomes from regrowth, and effects depend on the specific silicon or keratin preparation.
Evidence strength
Hair-shaft strength and gloss are different outcomes from regrowth, and effects depend on the specific silicon or keratin preparation.
Studied preparation
Silicon and keratin preparation details matter; ingredient names alone don’t demonstrate equivalence with the specific preparations associated with hair effects.

Formulation logic100

No particular conflict or missing required partner is identified. Ingredient combinations don’t automatically provide an added hair benefit.
Partner coverage
No additional required partner is missing for the ingredients described.
Conflicts
No particular conflict among the declared ingredients is identified.
Effective doses
Vitamin B12 5 mcg; Zinc 5.5 mg; Vitamin B9 (Folate) 200 mcg DFE per serving; these amounts alone don’t predict hair growth.
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Copper Adverse 4 studies
Folate Mixed 15 studies
Keratin Disputed 14 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
B Ingredient FitF PathwaysD- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Zinc · 5.5 mgCopper · 0.45 mgSilicon · 10 mg

Silicon at 10 mg relates to skin structure, but benefits depend on the specific preparation, and this one is not matched to the tested form. Biotin supports normal skin when it fills a nutritional gap; the 3,000 mcg amount does not imply extra benefit above adequate intake.

Keratin is a structural protein, but its presence does not establish a reliable oral skin benefit.

How this product is rated for Skin Health

Ingredient fit78

Silicon and biotin supply the main connection within a broader formula. Both assessed amounts meet the saved references; zinc and copper are below the saved minimum.
Goal fit
Silicon and biotin supply the main connection within a broader formula.
Dose adequacy
Both assessed amounts meet the saved references; zinc and copper are below the saved minimum.

Pathways17

Collagen-related structure is the main identified connection, with partial support.
Depth
Collagen-related structure is the main identified connection, with partial support.
Breadth
No mechanism reaches the saved threshold for broad support across several areas.

Evidence42

Silicon supplies the strongest saved evidence at a meaningful amount. Biotin is accepted; silicon lacks a match to a tested preparation.
Evidence strength
Silicon supplies the strongest saved evidence among the ingredients at meaningful amounts.
Studied preparation
Biotin is accepted; silicon lacks a match to a tested preparation.

Formulation logic100

Both assessed ingredients meet the saved minimum amount. No ingredient conflicts were identified.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute independently or have their required partner.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflicts were identified in the saved checks.
Effective doses
Both assessed ingredients meet the saved minimum amount.
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Copper Supportive 16 studies
Silicon Supportive 16 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
20 mcg
Folate
200 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
5 mcg
Biotin (D-Biotin)
3000 mcg 82
Zinc (Zinc Citrate)
5.5 mg
Copper (Copper Sulfate)
0.45 mg
Keratin
150 mg 42
Amla extract
25 mg
Silicon (Silicon Dioxide)
10 mg 59
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
Each serving provides 3,000 mcg of biotin. The form is identified as D-biotin, and the ingredient records flag an artificial color.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability92

The saved details identify the form as D-biotin. The ingredient records flag an artificial color.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
The saved details identify the form as D-biotin.
Excipient Purity
The ingredient records flag an artificial color and flag no artificial sweeteners. The added sugar amount is unknown.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84

The serving lists 3,000 mcg of biotin as a specific amount.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
One serving contains 3,000 mcg of biotin, an amount toward the higher end of the evaluation's hair and nail comparison.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The label records a specific amount of biotin: 3,000 mcg per serving.

Value60

The whole-product serving costs about $0.63; that works out to about $1.05 per 5,000 mcg of biotin. The evaluation also considers other nutrients in the formula.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The whole-product serving costs about $0.63; that works out to about $1.05 per 5,000 mcg of biotin. The evaluation also considers other nutrients in the formula.
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
A serving provides 10 mg of elemental silicon from silicon dioxide. The whole-product serving costs about $0.63.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability33

The identified form is silicon dioxide, which the evaluation places below its preferred forms.
Silicon Chemical Form & Absorption
Silicon dioxide is the identified form; the evaluation favors other forms.
Botanical Standardization & Extract Quality
The saved facts do not report a silica standardization percentage or an extract ratio.
Trademark and Source Transparency
Silicon dioxide is identified as the source; no trademarked source is recorded in the saved facts.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency80

Each serving declares 10 mg of elemental silicon.
Elemental Silicon Dosage Adequacy
Each serving provides 10 mg of elemental silicon, an amount that fits the evaluation’s dose criteria.
Label Transparency: Source vs. Active Yield
The elemental silicon amount is declared as 10 mg per serving.

Value70

The whole-product serving costs about $0.63.
Price per Serving Relative to Median
The price is about $0.63 per whole-product serving.
Keratin · 150 mg OverallScore42
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
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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 Skin Health forBiotin Skin Health forSilicon
  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 Skin 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. Menkes disease and response to copper histidine: An Indian case series.
    Yoganathan S; Sudhakar SV; Arunachal G; Thomas M; Subramanian A; George R; Danda S · Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology · 2022
    Case series4 participantsHair Health forCopper
  6. Trace element levels in alopecia areata.
    Bhat YJ; Manzoor S; Khan AR; Qayoom S · Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology · 2009
    Case-control study100 participantsHair Health forCopper
  7. UV damage to hair and the effect of antioxidants and metal chelators.
    Millington KR; Marsh JM · International journal of cosmetic science · 2021
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forCopper
  8. Preserving fibre health: reducing oxidative stress throughout the life of the hair fibre.
    Marsh JM; Davis MG; Lucas RL; Reilman R; Styczynski PB; Li C; Mamak M; McComb DW; Williams RE; Godfrey S; Navqi KR; Chechik V · International journal of cosmetic science · 2016
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forCopper
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. The Effects of an Oral Supplementation of a Natural Keratin Hydrolysate on Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study in Healthy Women.
    Tursi F; Nobile V; Cestone E; De Ponti I; Lepoudere A; Sergheraert R; Soulard JP · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trialHair Health Nail Health forKeratin
  15. Halloysite/Keratin Nanocomposite for Human Hair Photoprotection Coating.
    Cavallaro G; Milioto S; Konnova S; Fakhrullina G; Akhatova F; Lazzara G; Fakhrullin R; Lvov Y · ACS applied materials & interfaces · 2021
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forKeratin
  16. Annurca Apple Nutraceutical Formulation Enhances Keratin Expression in a Human Model of Skin and Promotes Hair Growth and Tropism in a Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Tenore GC; Caruso D; Buonomo G; D'Avino M; Santamaria R; Irace C; Piccolo M; Maisto M; Novellino E · Journal of medicinal food · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forKeratin
  17. Keratin/alginate hybrid hydrogels filled with halloysite clay nanotubes for protective treatment of human hair.
    Cavallaro G; Caruso MR; Milioto S; Fakhrullin R; Lazzara G · International journal of biological macromolecules · 2022
    In vitro / ex vivo studyHair Health forKeratin
  18. Patient Satisfaction and Adverse Effects Following the use of Topical Hair Fiber Fillers.
    Babadjouni A; Juhasz M; Pham C; Csuka E; Hedayati B; Evron E; Mesinkovska NA · International journal of trichology · 2024
    Cross-sectional study40 participantsHair Health forKeratin
  19. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin.
    Barel A; Calomme M; Timchenko A; De Paepe K; Demeester N; Rogiers V; Clarys P; Vanden Berghe D · Archives of dermatological research · 2006
    Randomized trial50 participantsHair Health Nail Health forSilicon
  20. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on hair tensile strength and morphology in women with fine hair
    R R Wickett, E Kossmann, A Barel, N Demeester, P Clarys, D Vanden Berghe, M Calomme · Archives of Dermatological Research · 2007
    Randomized trial48 participantsHair Health forSilicon