Does Biotin Help With Peeling And Splitting Nails? I've Tested Dozens of Biotin Vitamins and Gummies - Here Are 5 That Actually Work
Most biotin vitamins are a complete waste of money when it comes to nails.
I can sum it up with these three main problems:
The dose is too low. The label might list biotin, but not in amounts strong enough to actually rebuild your nail structure.
The ingredients are low quality. Even if the formula looks good, it's often packed with cheap fillers that your body can't use.
They're poorly absorbed. If the vitamins aren't in a format that's easy to absorb, they just pass right through you. To be blunt, it's very expensive pee!
The end result is all the same. Discouraged women, empty bottles, empty WALLETS, and nails that STILL split down the middle or flake like paper.
It's not your fault. Don't beat yourself up. You shouldn't have to be a Certified Trichologist to buy vitamins, right?! Luckily, I AM a Certified Trichologist! I eat, sleep, and breathe scalp health AND nail health.
Most people don't realize nail strength and hair growth are connected - same keratin protein structure.
That's why I tested dozens of biotin vitamins specifically for nail splitting and peeling.
I looked at everything from formulation strength to absorption, ingredient quality, and actual user results. Out of all the vitamins I tested, only a handful made a real, visible difference for strengthening nails.
So if you're tired of throwing money at nail products that do nothing, this list is for you.
Let's start with my #1 pick, the only one that consistently delivers fast, visible results for women over 45…
These vitamin gummies blew me away! I came across them during my research endeavors, and have been really impressed.
Whenever I would recommend WEEM to my clients after their treatments - they'd always come back saying how much stronger their nails had become. No more splitting down the middle, no more peeling in layers. (And as a bonus, they'd mention how full and healthy their hair looked too.)
WEEM is Vegan, plant based and Gluten-Free, so you don't have to worry about any unexpected side effects.
Its nail-strengthening superpower secret? Its unique biotin blend formulation.
But don't let the word "Biotin vitamin" fool you - our body naturally produces keratin, the protein that makes up both hair and nails. However, over time we produce less, so finding a great vitamin with a quality Biotin formulation is essential for healthy nails and scalp.
The reason that WEEM was my number one pick was its instant effectiveness from their ingredients blend and how quickly it started to strengthen brittle, splitting nails.
It contains 5000 mcg of biotin, which is my recommended dose of taking biotin internally for nail health results.
Due to its high-quality synthetic-free ingredients, the nail-strengthening effects came within just 14 days of daily use, whereas no other biotin vitamin worked faster.
Nutrafol may cost an arm and a leg at $88, but if you have stubborn, weak nails along with dry scalp skin, then this high potency vitamin could be a serious game-changer for you.
Enriched with different types of vitamins, and antioxidants that work together for maximum keratin production, as well as peptides to help speed up collagen production, it plays a key role in strengthening nails and improving overall nail health and resilience, while also playing a significant role in supporting hair growth.
It comes in at #2 instead of #1 because we saw the same results as WEEM, but it's nearly 4x the price.
If you are also looking for a vegan, plant based vitamin or have fish allergies, Nutrafol is not for you.
This hard-working vitamin is pricey, but is effective at supporting nail and hair health. This vitamin contains iron, a crucial mineral known for its role in promoting healthy keratin production by aiding in the transportation of oxygen to nail beds.
Additionally, it incorporates collagen, which supports nail structure and strength.
We felt that this vitamin, while it does work, it did take longer to work compared to some of the others, and hence why it takes my #3 spot.
Again, it contains shark and fish ingredients so I don't recommend it to those who are vegan or have allergies.
Most are familiar with Nature's Bounty. This trusted brand contains gentle ingredients that are better for sensitive systems, at a reasonable price. It also contains vitamin B12 and vitamin D to support nail strength and promote healthy keratin production.
This made our list because of the price tag, however, we did not see the same results for nail strengthening as WEEM, still worth trying if you want to give it a shot.
Mary Ruth's is a long-time trusted vitamin brand known for its high-quality vitamins, and their biotin gummies are no exception. Made up of Biotin, Vitamin B, Zinc, and additionally, Fo-Ti extract, which is a traditional Chinese herb believed to support keratin production.
While these vitamins do work, I did see a little bit of smaller improvements for nail strength than with the others on this list, which might be due to its low dosage of only 2500 mcg of biotin per serving.
That's why Mary Ruth's takes my #5 spot.
