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The assignment…
To see if Nutrafol supplements (starting at $79) improve hair growth, help reduce hair shedding, and make hair visibly thicker, fuller, and stronger.
Our testers…
Anna: Straight, thin, medium-length hair
Michelle: Very thick, wavy, medium-length hair
Trish: Dry, fine, shoulder-length hair
Haydee: Thick, wavy, long hair
Straight A’s in…
Visible results. A few of our testers saw results in as little as three months. Anna felt like her hair was more manageable and stronger. She had less breakage, less shedding, and a little more volume. Michelle started seeing growth toward the back of her hairline. After three months, she felt like her hair was growing faster and longer than normal. Patricia’s baby hairs grew quickly and her hair was noticeably fuller. Haydee noticed her shedding slowed down after six months.
High-quality, 100% drug-free ingredients. Patricia loves that these supplements use vitamins, minerals, and natural ingredients to get at the root causes of hair issues. Their formulas include adaptogens, which balance stress hormones; peptides, which work to provide a strong hair foundation; and antioxidants, which minimize environmental stressors — just to name a few.
Personalized approach. Our testers have different reasons for taking Nutrafol. Michelle wants to strengthen her hair and reduce shedding, while Patricia wants longer and thicker hair. Anna started taking it after her daughter was born to improve postpartum thinning and patchiness. After taking a three-minute quiz — which asked them about their hair goals, stress levels, nutrition, metabolism, and lifestyle — Nutrafol recommended a tailored formula juuust for them.
Works best for…
Someone who wants to reduce hair shedding.
Women and men of all ages experiencing or concerned about hair thinning.
Women in the first year after childbirth or while breastfeeding.
Anyone aiming for visibly thicker, stronger, and longer hair. They’ve even got tailored formulas for new moms, women over 45, women with a plant-based lifestyle, and men.
Gets extra credit for…
Expert approval. Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist-recommended hair growth supplement. Plus, they have an industry-leading team of doctors, scientists, and researchers who are constantly studying new ingredients to target hair thinning.
Clinical testing. They clinically test their formulas for efficacy instead of relying on ingredient studies, which isn't the norm.
Normalizing hair struggles. Nutrafol is working to break the stigma around hair thinning and shedding. Their private Meta community has over 10K members, and it’s a safe space where women can share their stories and get tips and support from people experiencing similar challenges.
How we did our homework…
Our four testers are long-time users of Nutrafol supplements. They reflected on how their hair looked, felt, and changed after taking them over the course of several months.
Footnotes…
A 1-month subscription starts at $79 (psst…that’s 10% off)
You can save 15% with a 3-month subscription and 20% with a 6-month subscription
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