Product Review: Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails Dietary Supplements

Nina Rotz
Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails is a dietary supplement product offered by Swanson Health Products. I had a chance to try Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails dietary supplement for 30 days. According to swansonvitamins.com, "Beauty is more than skin deep! Silky, full-bodied hair, a beautiful complexion, elegant nails--these hallmarks of beauty don't happen by accident. It takes good nutrition to keep you looking your best. That's what our new Hair, Skin & Nails formula is all about. It combines the organic sulfur of MSM and the silica of horsetail extract with key B vitamins to provide optimum nourishment for beauty maintenance."

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails Product Review: Supplement Facts and Label
Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails dietary supplement contains the following ingredients: MSM (methylsulfonylmetahne), horsetail extract (Equisetum arvense), L-Cysteine, choline, Inositol, PABA (para-amino benzoic acid), Calcium carbonate, plant fiber, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, croscarmellose sodium and silica. The B-complex vitamins are choline, Inositol and PABA. The recommended use was one tablet two times per day.

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails Product Review: Skin and Nail Benefits
My understanding is that Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails supplements are supposed to help with skin appearance and promote general skin health. I cannot say that I have noticed any benefits or changes in my skin appearance.

According to my mother, I started biting my nails when I was three years old. I bite my nails, cuticles and do it quite frequently. My nails are brittle and terrible looking. I have tried various products over the years, including home remedies such as pickle juice and hot sauce. None of these remedies worked and I often wonder if I just enjoy biting my nails too much.

I did not notice any changes in appearance or growth of my nails while taking Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails supplements. I did bite my nails less on the days I took Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails twice a day, per instructions label. I discussed this with Swanson customer support member and he felt that this was due to B vitamins in the product. I have heard that deficiencies of B-vitamins are associated with nerve problems and an increase in stress. Stressful days seem to be when I bite my nails the most. I was disappointed that my nails did not grow faster or stronger, but my nail biting habit is severe. I am sure that an individual without such a habit would have better results with Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails dietary supplement.

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails Product Review: Hair Benefits
My hair was weak from frequent chemical processing (bleaching, highlights and coloring), plus I used a flat iron almost daily. The frequent heat exposure gave my hair split ends. I saw a definite change in my hair while using Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails supplements.

My hair stylist commented that my hair was stronger and bouncier. Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails supplements helped restore some of the natural shine in my hair as well. I noticed a change in styling my hair, as it took less time to get a desired look. I also noticed less frizz and dryness. It has been several weeks since my last haircut but I see not split ends. I still flat iron my hair almost daily, but Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails supplements seem to have helped reduce the previous damage.

I was very pleased with noticeable changes and the way my hair was healthier, stronger and shinier.

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails Product Review: Tablet Size and Taste
I had the hardest time taking Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails supplements because the tabs were large. Vitamins in general can be large and difficult to swallow. Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails tablets are no exception. The suggested use label instructed me to take one tablet two times per day with water. Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails tablets taste like other B vitamins - not that good. I did not enjoy the taste but I have never found a vitamin tablet that tasted great. After all, it is a dietary supplement.

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails Product Review: Availability and Value
Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails supplements are available through Swansonvitamins.com. The company does not sell its products in stores. Swanson vitamins and dietary supplement products are available online or through a mail catalog. Submit a request for a free catalog here.

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails dietary supplement bottle includes 60 tabs, which is a 30-day supply. The cost is $5.59. Shipping costs $4.99 within the 48 contiguous United States. There are some shipping restrictions, but the details explanations are available on the company website.

The price of Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails is affordable and the 30-day supply was enough to start seeing a difference. I like that the shipping cost does not change, even if I buy several products at once. Inexpensive shipping cost makes Swanson products very appealing to me for future consideration.

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails Product Review: Product Recommendation
Swanson Health Products offers friendly customer support through swansonvitamins.com. The company has an online presence through Twitter and Facebook. I tried out their live chat and received prompt, professional and courteous responses to my questions. The representative never made claims about Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails. The representative also provided helpful and factual responses about the B-complex vitamins.

I would recommend Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails as a dietary supplement to any woman looking to improve her nail, skin and hair health. I believe that my nail biting habit prevented me from seeing the full benefits of this product. I did see positive and pleasant results in my hair appearance.

References:

Swanson Premium Hair, Skin & Nails

Swansonvitamins.com: Company and Product Information

Social-anxiety-disorder-resources.com: About B Vitamins

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Published by Nina Rotz

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  • ashlee thacker2/8/2010

    I have very long nails they just grow and grow but I would like to try something for my hair I might give this product a try

  • Julie Lind2/7/2010

    Thanks for the review. I would love to have healthier hair and better skin.

  • Janet Meyer2/5/2010

    Great info, Nina. Thanks forsharing.

  • Lenae Klinker2/5/2010

    My dad swears by Swanson's products. Thanks for the review!

  • Nina Rotz2/5/2010

    Gerlaine, I did get a haircut. Maybe I didn't clarify that part, but my hairstylist definitely noticed a difference.

  • Gerlaine Plain2/5/2010

    Great review. You got me thinking about the placebo effect with this one. Hair is dead once it grows out of the scalp. The only hair that the pill can affect is the new growth. Now, I will be looking into how this works. :) Thanks.

  • Jan Corn2/4/2010

    I'd wondered about these products. Glad to see your review.

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