In the weeks leading up to my first appointment at Hive Salon in Pasadena with color specialist Juliana Gonzales, I began reading up on the benefits of collagen. I found mixed reviews online, but decided I had to give it a try for myself to really see if the benefits were worth it.
I began mixing Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides ($49) in my morning shakes and snacking on Bulletproof Collagen Protein Bars ($35) for midday pick-me-ups. That's at least 32 grams of collagen-specific protein per day. Sometimes, I'd also mix up some Vital Proteins Beauty Water ($49) to have with my lunch.
In addition, I began taking multivitamins with extra vitamin B7 (biotin) in them to really strengthen my hair, since biotin deficiency has been linked to hair loss. I took Hims gummy vitamins ($16) because of their high biotin-content (2500 mcg). The fact that the product, nicknamed "The Handsome Vitamin," were in gummy bear form didn't hurt either!
I believe this combo really helped strengthen my hair and continues to keep it healthy and durable. I have very little breakage!
