I think you're lacking some vitamin ME ☺

Okay so maybe that was a little corny...but really! Are you taking your daily vitamins?!?!?!

As stated by helpguide.org, "Vitamins and minerals are considered essential nutrients—because acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in the body. They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system. They also convert food into energy, and repair cellular damage."

Now what helpguide.org failed to point out is that not only are vitamins amazing for your body's every day functional upkeep, but they are EXTREMELY beneficial to your hair, skin, nails and other beauty related needs!

I thought that I'd list a few of the vitamins and products that have gotten me VERY FAR in my hair growth/glowy skin journey.

For those who don't know, there was a point in time when my hair was approximately 37 inches long (yes, over 1 yard of hair) and it was SO curly I could stick a straw up a curl and it would lock up inside of it. Going through my adolescent years, I hated my curls. They were either "too curly" or "too puffy" or "too high maintenance" at the time, so I began the evil deed of over straightening and coloring my hair (well over 20 different colors if I may add). By the time I had realized that my curls were in deed beautiful and desired by many, it was too late. They had lost their shape, and their nutrients (from all of the stripping for color) and I was left with brittle, split, semi wavy hair. I decided to cut it all off my junior year of highschool when it was bleach blonde, and in the years to follow would color it a few more times and cut it a little more here and there and even begin wearing weave (worst decision I could have made). Nonetheless, It's now completely safe to say I am on a focused mission of regaining my curl pattern AND my length!

My favorite vitamins and a few of their beneficial uses are listed as followed:

*All of the following can be ordered through Amazon and QUICKLY shipped to you! I love Amazon because 1. You can subscribe to monthly packages for your vitamins so that you never run out, 2. You find EVERYTHING for the LOW!!!! and 3. If you're a prime member you get your vitamins in 2 days or sooner! I have my own associate account through Amazon.com so if you order using my "Shop now" links provided, you're guaranteed a speedy delivery and a HUGE thank you from me!!!

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL

-Reduces menstrual cramps/bloating

-Reduces/Eliminates Acne, Eczema, Rosacea, Psoriasis, and promotes GLOWY skin by serving as an "anti aging" vitamin (reduces wrinkles/dryness of skin)

-Natural fat burner

-Fights against dandruff

-Strengthens nails

-Helps against inflammation of skin

-Reduces hair shedding while promoting hair growth via strengthening, healing, moisturizing and repairing damaged hair.

THIS VITAMIN IS THE SACRED MIRACLE VITAMIN OF ALL VITAMINS!!!!! I cannot say enough how much I LOVE Evening primrose!!!!!! I have been taking it for 3 years now, and not only has my hair grown and strengthened immensely, but my skin is so clear you can almost see through it (jk, though I am pale enough to see through these days). This vitamin is my all time favorite and if not any of the rest I URGE you to try it for yourself if you're looking to obtain optimal hair growth and glowy skin! They sell it in softgel form (the best route in my opinion as you get the direct impact of the oil), or you can purchase it in oil form and apply it to your hair and skin. To order, click "Shop now".

HAIR, SKIN AND NAILS

- Promotes healthy hair growth, strength and shine

-Enhances skin's elasticity and hydration

- strengthens nails and promotes overall healthy nails

-Contains other vitamins such as collagen, biotin, keratin, etc to help strengthen/thicken hair

- Nourishes scalp

This is another favorite! Combined with Evening primrose (and another vitamin i have yet to list), you are guaranteed to grow a half inch to an inch of hair per month. Though it seems like a little bit at a time, in 12 months your hair will be nearly 1 foot longer than before taking vitamins! These are sold in pill form or as gummies, though I find the taste of gummies unpleasant and much rather wash down a tablet with water. This vitamin helped alot during my short brittle hair days, and has gotten me a long way since then!

FOLIC ACID

-Supports energy metabolism/energy booster (like that of B12)

-Helps against anxiety and depression (for my struggling nursing major friends..L o l)

-Repairs and builds skin cells

-Prevents cancer/heart disease

-Extremely beneficial for pregnant women (fetal development)

-Fights against hair loss

This would be the third vitamin to my trinity of essential vitamins. Folic acid (ESP when combined with B12, another great vitamin) gives you a great boost of energy naturally, and I found that taking it with the above listed vitamins aided in my hair growing nearly an inch to 1 1/2 inches per month! Now, don't be alarmed by the "Prenatal vitamin" listed in the title. I own this exact Spring Valley brand and I promise you will not get pregnant. (Not by the vitamin at least!) Not only are the beauty benefits great but the overall health benefits are awesome!

B-12

-Increased energy

-Reduces depression, stress, and brain shrinkage (betcha didn't know that)

-Promotes healthy nervous/digestive system

-Essential for healthy hair skin and nails as it aids in cell reproduction and constant renewal of the skin

-Fights against cancers i.e colon, prostate, breast, and lung cancer

-Enhances memory (much needed for myself!!!)

-Aids in keeping your hearth healthy

-Promotes healthier mood

This vitamin is one of the most essential vitamins for both men and women. With all of its healthy benefits to the body it does also aid in the healthy growth of your hair/nails and skin! It's a natural energy booster with a natural mood enhancer that we each need every now and then for sure. B-12 is extremely inexpensive yet so beneficial it's almost crazy if you don't take it!

L-Arginine

-Improves hearth health and immune system

-"Anti aging vitamin"

-Reduces body fat while increasing lean muscle (the besttttt part)

-Enhances athletic performance

-Helps heal wounds quickly

-Repairs skin

-Prevents hair damage

Another great vitamin that speaks for itself! For those who are looking to burn belly fat...this vitamin here will be your best friend. It has essential beauty related properties as well as great dietary properties to enhance your overall health!

VITAMIN mE

-Helps heal scars and acne

-Improves texture of skin

-Anti aging properties

-Promotes eyelash/eyebrow growth

This vitamin is one of my newer finds. I had a pretty tragic experience with my nail tech some months ago and lost the end of one eyebrow..but thanks to the almighty vitamin E, I put the oil on my eyebrows and eyelashes and noticed the significant growth in just a week! You can also put the oil on your skin as it aids in giving you the ultimate glow you desire. :)

I could go on and on about vitamins that I love but for now I'll leave you all with a few of my favorites!

I'm all for healthy skin, hair, nails, and healthy bodies. I'm always getting questions about what I'm using to keep my skin clear or my hair growing so quickly and looking so shiny, so I'm sure you'll find some of this helpful in your journey to your optimal glow.

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XOXO, -Dom