NuBest Hair Xtra
$28.89
- Brand: NuBest
- Flavor: Natural Herbs
- Item Form: Capsule
- Unit Count: 60 Count
- Diet Type: Gluten Free
Description
Hair thinning rarely has one cause — stress, aging, nutrient gaps, and even medications can all play a role. NuBest Hair Xtra takes a broad-spectrum approach with 24 vegan ingredients for men and women, built around a realistic timeline rather than an overnight promise.
What's Actually in the Capsule
The formula groups 24 ingredients into four functional roles. It's fully vegan — Hypromellose capsule shell, no gelatin — and free of dairy and gluten.
Biotin, Vegan MSM & L-Lysine
Biotin is the nutrient most directly tied to keratin production, the protein hair is made of. Vegan MSM acts as a building block for that same keratin, while L-Lysine supports collagen production — the structural foundation underneath healthy hair growth.
Zinc, Selenium, Manganese & Horsetail
Zinc helps regulate hormone levels that affect follicle strength and thickness, while Selenium and Manganese add antioxidant support. Horsetail contributes silica, associated with hair growth speed and strength.
Vitamins A, C, E & Alpha Lipoic Acid
Vitamin A supports sebum production to keep the scalp moisturized. Vitamin C plays a role in collagen production and helps combat oxidative stress linked to hair loss, and Vitamin E protects the scalp's protective lipid layer alongside Alpha Lipoic Acid's antioxidant activity.
BioPerine® (Black Pepper Extract)
BioPerine is included specifically to improve how well the body absorbs the other nutrients in the formula — a common addition in supplement stacks rather than something unique to hair health on its own.
Hair grows in cycles measured in months, not days — a supplement that promises overnight results is telling you something about its honesty, not its formula.
What to Actually Expect
The brand frames results across three phases — worth knowing before judging week-one or month-one results.
Working beneath the surface
Nutrients nourish hair from root to tip — you may notice shinier hair with reduced breakage and shedding, but not yet visible growth.
Length, thickness & volume
This is where the brand places the first noticeable improvement in how hair actually looks, not just feels.
Fuller, visible scalp coverage
The brand's own timeline places its most significant results here — stronger, fuller, thicker hair with visible coverage change.
Results genuinely vary. Customer reviews on the brand's own site are mixed — most report fuller, thicker hair after consistent use, but some report no noticeable change. Hair supplements work by correcting nutrient-related contributors to thinning; they can't address every cause, including some hormonal or genetic patterns.
It won't cause unwanted hair growth elsewhere. A common concern the brand addresses directly — there's no reported pattern of hair growth in unintended areas from customer feedback.
How to Use It
Take 2 capsules daily, preferably with a meal. Formulated for adults, all genders and hair types. Missing a few days isn't a major setback — just resume the routine consistently. Size "00" capsules can be opened and sprinkled into food or a drink if swallowing is difficult.
Where to Buy
Pricing may vary by retailer and change over time — always confirm current price before purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hair Xtra or a collagen supplement — which is better for hair?
Collagen supplements typically include amino acids plus some overlapping nutrients like Vitamin C, Biotin, or Zinc — most of which Hair Xtra already contains. Hair Xtra's B-vitamin complex specifically supports red blood cell formation, which carries oxygen to hair follicles — a mechanism collagen alone doesn't cover.
Can this cause hair growth in unwanted areas?
The brand reports no customer complaints of unwanted body hair growth from taking this supplement.
Can men take Hair Xtra?
Yes — formulated for all genders and hair types.
Does this cause weight gain?
No — the formula isn't designed to affect body weight in either direction.
How should it be stored?
Keep the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight — ideally at room temperature, around 75-77°F.
References
- NuBest® Nutrition. Hair Xtra — Product Description, Ingredients & FAQ. nubest.com/products/hair-xtra
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Biotin: Fact Sheet for Consumers. ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-Consumer
- National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Zinc: Fact Sheet for Consumers. ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-Consumer
