Collagen vs. Biotin: Which One Is Better for Hair Growth?

If your hair is thinning, breaking, or just refusing to grow, you’ve probably heard two names over and over: Collagen and Biotin.

Both are hyped as hair growth heroes, but which one actually delivers results? And more importantly—which one should YOU take? Let’s break it down.

What Is Collagen? (And How Does It Help Hair?)

Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body and is responsible for keeping skin, joints, and hair strong.

Supports hair follicle health → Stronger roots, less shedding
Boosts elasticity → Less breakage = longer, healthier hair
Provides amino acids → Your body uses these to build keratin (the main protein in hair)

But here’s the catch: Your collagen levels drop after age 25 (thanks, aging). That means we need to supplement to keep hair strong and growing.

🔥 Best for: Strengthening weak, brittle hair & reducing hair breakage.

What Is Biotin? (And Why Does Everyone Swear By It?)

Biotin (Vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a huge role in keratin production—aka, the protein your hair is literally made of.

Boosts keratin production → Stronger, healthier strands
Helps prevent hair thinning → Great for postpartum hair loss
Supports faster hair growth → Essential for longer, thicker hair

While biotin won’t magically regrow hair if your loss is due to hormones or stress, it WILL strengthen new growth—which means less shedding and healthier strands overall.

🔥 Best for: Thinning hair, slow hair growth, and postpartum shedding.

Collagen vs. Biotin: Which One Wins?

Both collagen and biotin play a role in hair health, but they do different things. 

🚀 If your hair is weak, breaking, or damaged → Take Collagen.
🚀 If your hair is thinning or growing too slowly → Take Biotin.
🚀 If you want the BEST results → Take BOTH.

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