Hair naturally goes through cycles of growth, rest and shedding, but factors such as stress, ageing, hormonal changes, poor nutrition and styling damage can all affect its condition. While no supplement can work miracles overnight, certain vitamins, minerals and plant extracts have been scientifically studied for their role in supporting healthy hair.

If you’re wondering which ingredients are genuinely backed by science, here’s what you should know.

Why Nutrition Matters for Hair Growth

Hair is made primarily of keratin, a protein that requires a steady supply of nutrients to grow normally. If your body is lacking key vitamins or minerals, your hair may become weaker, thinner or more prone to breakage.

A balanced diet should always be the foundation of healthy hair, but targeted food supplements can help provide the nutrients needed to maintain healthy hair when used alongside a varied diet and healthy lifestyle.

Biotin – The Hair Vitamin

Biotin (vitamin B7) is one of the best-known nutrients for hair health, and for good reason.

Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, making it one of the most commonly included vitamins in hair supplements. It also supports healthy skin and normal energy-yielding metabolism, making it a popular all-round beauty nutrient.

If you’re looking to support stronger, healthier-looking hair, biotin is one of the first ingredients to look for – which you can find exclusively in our Biotin™ Gummies, which give you 5000mcg per daily dose with a tasty peach flavour!

Zinc – Supporting Healthy Hair

Zinc is another essential mineral that contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.

It also helps protect cells from oxidative stress and supports normal protein synthesis, both of which are important for maintaining healthy hair structure.

Many premium hair supplements combine zinc with biotin to provide complementary nutritional support.

Millet Extract – A Traditional Botanical

Millet has been used for centuries as a nutritious grain and is increasingly recognised for its role in supporting healthy hair.

New Nordic’s Hair Volume™ range contains specialised millet extract, carefully selected as part of its comprehensive formula designed specifically for women experiencing thinning hair.

Combined with essential vitamins and minerals, it helps provide targeted nutritional support for healthy hair.

"Healthy hair starts from within, and the right combination of scientifically backed nutrients can help support stronger, healthier-looking hair over time."

Apple Extract – Innovative Nutritional Support

One of the standout ingredients in the Hair Volume™ range is Annurca apple extract, an ingredient that has attracted growing scientific interest for its potential role in supporting healthy-looking hair.

Unlike ordinary apples, Annurca apples contain a naturally high concentration of beneficial polyphenols, making them a unique addition to advanced hair formulations.

Maritime Pine Bark Extract

French maritime pine bark extract is rich in naturally occurring plant compounds called polyphenols.

It has been studied for its antioxidant properties and its ability to support healthy microcirculation, helping deliver nutrients throughout the body, including to the scalp.

New Nordic includes premium maritime pine bark extract in several formulations, including Hair Volume™ Shot Ultra Strength, to complement its carefully selected blend of hair-supporting nutrients.

Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)

Pantothenic acid contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and plays an important role in supporting healthy cells throughout the body.

Alongside other B vitamins, it forms part of a comprehensive nutritional approach to maintaining healthy hair.

Copper – Supporting Natural Hair Colour

Hair health isn’t just about growth.

Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation, helping maintain your hair’s natural colour as part of a balanced diet.

It’s another nutrient often included in advanced hair formulations to provide complete nutritional support.

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A Complete Approach to Hair Health

Rather than relying on a single ingredient, the best hair supplements combine multiple scientifically backed nutrients into one carefully balanced formula.

The Hair Volume™ range combines ingredients including biotin, zinc, millet extract, Annurca apple extract, pantothenic acid and copper to support healthy hair from within. For those wanting even more targeted nutritional support, Hair Volume™ Shot Ultra Strength adds French maritime pine bark extract to the formula.

Supporting healthy hair also means looking after it externally. Using nourishing products such as the Hair Volume™ Shampoo, Hair Volume™ Conditioner and Hair Volume™ Repair Mask can help reduce breakage and keep hair looking fuller, healthier and shinier.

Healthy Hair Starts from Within

There is no single ingredient that guarantees faster hair growth, but there are several vitamins, minerals and botanicals with strong scientific backing for maintaining healthy hair.

Combined with a nutritious diet, good haircare habits and consistency, these ingredients can help support stronger, healthier-looking hair over time.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive approach, New Nordic’s Hair Volume™ range combines scientifically selected nutrients with innovative botanical ingredients to nourish your hair from within, helping you achieve healthier-looking hair every day.