Price: $35
My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Description:
Hairburst Vitamins for Hair Growth is uniquely formulated and packed with a premium mix of key essential hair growth ingredients including MSM, Biotin, Silica, Collagen, Vitamins (A, B's, C, D), BCAA's, and Folic and Pantothenic Acid's. Hairburst believes the key to gorgeous hair starts from within, and this supplement works from the inside out. Hairburst Vitamins for Hair Growth is a one months supply supplement to grow longer and stronger hair, increase hair strength and improve hair elasticity.

Supplement Facts:
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Review:
After a month of taking Hairburst, I can say it kind of works but it didn’t really make a difference in the rate that my hair was growing. My hair usually grows about ½ an inch every month and the rate was ¼ an inch more while taking Hairburst.

My results could be due to the fact that I have a hard time swallowing pills and most days I couldn't actually take both pills.

On the average day I was only able to take one pill, and I had my days where I didn't take the pills at all due to the size and the smell.

Bottom Line:

Probably effective but the pills are hard to take so it wasn't very effective for me.

My shea butter before regular use

Price: $5-$15
My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Ingredients:
Shea butter

Review:
I regularly use shea butter for my skin and my hair. It provides great moisture and leaves my dense, thick hair looking shiny and healthy.
Shea butter is very thick so a little definitely goes a long way. I put a little in my palm, rub my hands together to let the heat dissolve it, and put it in my hair.
I have had the same two containers of shea butter (one for my hair and one for my face) for an entire year and it's not even halfway done. It's definitely a great value.

Bottom Line:

Great moisturizer for both the hair and skin that will last a long time.

Price: $12
My rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Description:
You can instantly put an end to dry, dull, brittle hair. When you naturally balance hair’s moisture - manageability, softness and shine are just around the corner. This rich hydrating conditioner can do just that, plus it detangles and makes hair easier to style. The blend of Pro-vitamin B5 and Biotin strengthens and softens hair when it’s wet so there are fewer snags, snaps and tugs. And, it’s light enough to use daily and is also perfect as a co-wash.

Ingredients:
Cyclopentasiloxane, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Amodimethicone, AMP-Acrylates Copolymer, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), C11-15 Pareth-7,C12-13 Pareth-23, C12-13 Pareth-3, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium, Chloride, Citric Acid, Cyclohexasiloxane, Dicetyldimonium Chloride, Dimethicone, Divinyldimethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Laureth-9, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Melilotus Officinalis Extract, Panthenol, PEG-45M, Polyquaternium-37, Polysorbate 60, Polyurethane-14, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Retinyl Palmitate, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, ?Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Tetrasodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Trideceth-12, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, VP/DMAPA Acrylates Copolymer, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum)Copolymer, Trideceth-12, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Fragrance (Parfum)

Review:
This conditioner moisturized my hair very well and provided great slip for detangling. It's almost like it did all the hard work for me so I don't have to spend so much time detangling my hair.

It smells nice and I don't have to use a lot for it to be effective. The consistency is fairly thick so it might be a bit much for finer hair types.
Other people's experiences with this product are similar to mine. Some also feel like it’s a bit pricey.

Bottom Line:

Very good conditioner for thick, dense hair that provides great slip.

Pros of both
Maximum Hold
Great value
No flaking (in my hair)
Nice, light smell

Cons of both
Can leave the hair feeling hard

So what's the difference between these two gels? Well the ingredients list is exactly the same except for the oils so there's no dramatic difference between the two. In my hair, both gels work just fine for sleek ponytails and curl definition.

In other comparisons, there's strong claims that one gel holds better than the other, but obviously this is something that simply depends on your hair. What may hold better for one person may not be sufficient for the next person. There's also a few who say that the argan oil gel flakes less compared to the olive oil gel.

I personally think the olive oil gel holds just a little better but overall they're the same. I have not experienced flaking with either gel.

Bottom Line:

It's a tie, but depending on your hair one may hold a little better than the other.

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Price: $25-$30
My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Description:
Hairfinity is a nutritional supplement that is transforming the hair of women all over the world. A unique natural blend of vitamins, nutrients and our exclusive CapilsanaTM Complex, it promotes healthy hair growth and nourishes your hair from the inside out.



Review:
The main thing people want to know about hair vitamins are if they work. My outlook is "they're vitamins so even if my hair doesn't grow at least I got most of my daily vitamins."

After a month of taking Hairfinity, I can say it kind of works. BUT it definitely has its cons that I don't really feel like dealing with for the sake of my hair growing slightly faster than usual.

I'll start by saying that I couldn't be consistent with taking Hairfinity because the pills are HUGE and hard for me to swallow. Also I hate the smell lol.

Most days I was only able to take one pill, and some days I just couldn't bring myself to be bothered with those horse pills. The days that I actually took both pills are far and few in between.

A lot of people who have taken Hairfinity has talked about acne breakouts. I have breakouts here and there anyway so I won't connect it to the pills. The only thing I have noticed during my month of taking Hairfinity is that it took a bit longer than usual for my bumps to go down. It didn't bother me much but it was definitely noted.

Bottom Line:

Effective, but the pills are hard to take as well as smelly.