Function

• Vitamins to stimulate hair growth in women are most commonly used to treat thinning hair or hair loss. They may also be used to prevent the onset of hair thinning or loss.
  
  

Other Uses

• Vitamins that stimulate hair growth also tend to build stronger, healthier finger- and toenails. In addition, hair growth vitamins are usually very good for the skin.
  
  

Cost

• Hair growth vitamins for women may cost anywhere from $20 to $80, or even more, for a month's supply.
  
  

Types

• B vitamins, magnesium, silica, vitamin C and the amino acid lysine are some of the most common vitamins used to stimulate hair growth in women.
  
  

Identification

• Most hair growth vitamin compounds for women will have the words "hair" and "women" prominently displayed on their labels. Women can use unisex hair supplements as well.
  
  

Misconceptions

• Hair growth vitamins may not be able to reverse every cause of hair loss. They can only directly address hair loss that results from vitamin deficiencies.
  
  

Causes

• Some women are genetically predisposed to hair loss. Underlying medical problems, such as polycystic ovary syndrome, childbirth or emotional trauma, may also prompt hair loss.