The 7 beauty supplements for healthy hair, skin and nails

Collage of images (L-R) showing hands running through curly long brunette hair, woman applying skincare product to cheek and hand showing short healthy nails, on a neutral background with peach and light pink graphics — (Image credit: Getty Images / Yana Iskayeva / jacoblund / Dougal Waters)

Ever find yourself dreaming of long, luscious locks, healthy nails and plump skin? Trust us, we do too. Well, this is your sign to start your journey of channelling beauty from within - and we have just the supplement picks for you...

While the likes of the best face moisturisers and the best nail strengtheners aim to strengthen the skin barrier and banish the breakage of weak talons, respectively, many of us neglect the fact that beauty begins from within. Working from the inside out, whether that means adjusting your diet, managing your stress levels, or taking supplements, helps to encourage healthy hair, skin, and nails from the get-go.

With so much buzz around the benefits of taking vitamins, supplements, or collagen, we’re cutting through all the noise with our curated edit of seven buys from the one-stop herbal supplements retailer, iHerb, that aim to target an array of beauty concerns - from tresses that struggle to grow to brittle talons…

7 beauty supplements for healthy hair, skin and nails

If you’re wondering why you should invest in a supplement, they provide the essential nutrients needed for the optimum health of your hair, skin and nails, that you otherwise might be lacking from your diet. They arrive in many different forms, such as capsules, chewable gummies or liquid drinks, so there’s bound to be one that suits your personal preferences.

With many options available to choose from on the market, each working to address a number of different beauty concerns, it can sometimes be challenging to know which buys you should add to your basket.

For example, those wanting to focus on improving the elasticity of their complexion, minimising the appearance of fine lines and boosting hydration might be in the market for a collagen supplement. Whereas those prioritising the growth of their tresses would be better suited to a biotin-rich formula.

Nature's Way

Alive! Strawberry Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies

RRP: £11.92

For those looking to improve the health of their hair, skin and nails, these strawberry-flavoured multivitamin gummies are equipped with the likes of collagen, biotin and vitamins C and E to encourage luscious locks, stronger talons and healthy-looking skin.

California Gold Nutrition

Women's Hair Multivitamin Veggie Capsules

RRP: £55.06

Designed with your strands in mind, this multivitamin is formulated with a blend of vitamins, minerals, high potency biotin, ceramides and other botanical extracts to support the health of your hair.

NeoCell

Grassfed Collagen Peptides + Vitamin C & Biotin Tablets

RRP: £22.03

This advanced formula combines grass-fed collagen peptides with essential nutrients, such as vitamin C and biotin, to aid the production of collagen for a radiant, healthy and youthful-looking complexion. Not to mention, these capsules also don’t contain soy, wheat or lactose.

California Gold Nutrition

Gold C™ USP Grade Vitamin C 1,000 Mg Veggie Capsules

RRP: £15.07

While your body might not be able to produce vitamin C itself, you can make sure you get your daily dose of vitamin C in just one simple step with these vegetarian capsules. Known for its antioxidant properties, vitamin C also assists immune function and encourages overall wellness.

MaryRuth's

Peach Mango Liquid Morning Multivitamin + Hair Growth

RRP: £56.32

If capsules and gummies aren’t to your liking, this multi-vitamin supplement arrives in an easy liquid form. Other than its peach and mango flavouring, this multi-vitamin helps to grow thicker, fuller hair, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, plus supports the health of the skin. Simply take it in the morning with food, juice or even on an empty stomach before you head out the door.

NOW Foods

Zinc 50Mg Tablets

RRP: £9.75

Zinc is an essential mineral for supporting the normal function of organs and systems within the body, such as immune, skeletal and neurological systems, and this dietary supplement is packed full of it. Not to mention, it’s also hailed for encouraging and maintaining healthy ageing.

California Gold Nutrition

Collagenup® Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen Peptides With Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C

RRP: £17.26

Arriving in the form of unflavoured powder, this supplement is enriched with collagen, hyaluronic acid and vitamin C to not only assist the wellbeing of the body’s musculoskeletal system, but also support healthy hair, skin, nails, joints and bones - what’s not to love? Plus, it’s as simple as mixing this formula into a cup of water or juice to reap its benefits.

What's more, September marks iHerb's 29th anniversary, so to celebrate the retailer will be offering 29% off new category each day. With that in mind, it's worth keeping on the look out for the daily deals via the brand's website.

Sennen is Digital Beauty Writer at woman&home, where she shares the latest beauty launches, trending buys and personal product recommendations, from makeup and hair to skincare and nails. She is also a judge for the annual woman&home Haircare, Skincare and Beauty Awards.

Previously, Sennen achieved a First Class Fashion and Beauty Journalism degree at Birmingham City University, before undertaking her role as Junior Digital Fashion and Beauty Editor at FROW Magazine. During this position, she wrote about the latest industry news, new product launches, viral trends and thoroughly reviewed a lineup of beauty products. Since leaving FROW, Sennen has gone on to create fashion, beauty and lifestyle content with numerous brands, including Who What Wear UK, HuffPost UK and Harvey Nichols.