Hair Gain Capsules, Gummies and Nourishing Hair Mask

Hair Gain Capsules vs Gummies: Which Should You Choose?

Hair Gain has just arrived at Grace Beauty. If you're looking for a range that, in the brand's words, has been "scientifically formulated to support healthy hair", the first practical question is which product to start with. Here's the short answer. If you want a supplement, choose either the capsules or the gummies (not both). Add the Scalp Foam or Hair Mask if you'd like a topical step. If your hair loss is sudden or patchy, see a GP or trichologist before buying anything. Below, we explain each product in the Hair Gain range, how they fit together and how long to give them.

Quick answer

  • Capsules or gummies? They're two formats of a one-month food supplement, taken as two a day. Pick whichever you'll actually take, and don't double up.
  • Topicals: the Scalp Foam is a daily leave-in for the scalp, the Nourishing Hair Mask is a weekly treatment, and the Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo is for between washes.
  • Sudden, patchy or worrying hair loss? See your GP or a trichologist first.

Hair Gain Capsules, Gummies and Nourishing Hair Mask

What is Hair Gain?

Hair Gain is a UK hair care brand that launched with its capsules in 2018. The founder says she created it after experiencing postpartum hair shedding, and that she spent two years developing the formula with nutritionists and trichologists (Hair Gain, Our Story). Hair Gain says the range is "backed by trichologists" and "scientifically formulated to support healthy hair" (How It Works). Its brand ambassador is consultant trichologist Samantha Stewart MIT (Hair Gain).

Why do you need Hair Gain?

Hair Gain’s own site asks the same question — “Why Hair Gain?” — and answers it like this: “Backed by trichologists and nutritionists, Hair Gain is an award winning vegan hair care range that has been scientifically formulated to support healthy hair.” Its hair supplements “combine the clinically-tested AnaGain™ ingredient, a phytonutrient derived from organic pea shoots, with essential vitamins and minerals, such as biotin, selenium and zinc which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair” (Hair Gain).

On its How It Works page, Hair Gain says hair loss is caused by an imbalance during the hair growth cycle. Common causes, it says, include stress, anxiety, ageing, nutritional deficiencies and medical issues, as well as hormonal fluctuations, “especially after giving birth and during the perimenopause and menopause” (How It Works). The founder created the range after experiencing post-partum hair loss (Hair Gain, Our Story).

Hair Gain says the range “has been developed to feed your follicles at source”, and that all of its supplements and topicals are powered by “our clinically-tested star ingredient AnaGain™ which is a phytonutrient derived from the small but mighty organic pea shoot”. It also says: “Hair Gain is scientifically proven to reduce hair loss.” In an AnaGain clinical study, the brand states, the ingredient “was shown to contribute to a 78% increase in hair growth”, and “86% of users noticed a significant improvement in their hair”. Hair Gain says it “strengthens thinning hair from the inside out” and “restores your hair’s natural vitality and shine” (How It Works).

In the brand’s own product descriptions:

  • The capsules “have been scientifically formulated to support healthy hair from within”. Hair Gain says they combine “the clinically-tested AnaGain™ ingredient with essential hair vitamins and minerals that contribute to the maintenance of normal hair”, and that, “backed by trichologists, the capsules also support normal collagen formation as well as the health of the skin and nails”.
  • The gummies “combine clinically-tested ingredients with essential vitamins and minerals to support healthy hair from within”. Hair Gain says they offer nutritional support for the hair, skin and nails and for the body’s collagen production, and that they are ideal if you don’t like taking tablets.
  • The Scalp Foam is there to “reduce hair shed and get fuller, thicker hair”. Hair Gain says it “reduces hair breakage and fall by up to 60% from the first use”. The brand notes this result comes from independent testing in May 2023, with the foam used as a regime alongside the Hair Mask.
  • The Hair Mask “has been scientifically formulated to provide deep nourishment and hydration”, which Hair Gain says “helps to promote fuller, thicker and stronger hair”.
  • The Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo is “a scientifically formulated non-aerosol dry shampoo” that Hair Gain says will “cleanse, add volume and re-energize your hair in an instant”.

Hair Gain recommends taking the supplements for a minimum of three months, “to ensure the super-nutrients have adequate time to build up in the body”. You don’t need every product. Many people start with a supplement on its own, add a topical if they want a scalp or hair step, or pick one of our Hair Gain bundles.

Hair Gain is a hair care and food-supplement range, not a medicine. If your hair loss is sudden, comes out in patches, or is worrying you, see a GP or trichologist first — we cover those warning signs later in this guide. If you want to choose a format, the next question is capsules or gummies.

What is AnaGain?

AnaGain™ is the ingredient the whole range is built around. Hair Gain describes it as "a phytonutrient derived from the small but mighty organic pea shoot" (How It Works). It is made by the Swiss ingredient company Mibelle Biochemistry from organic pea sprouts (Pisum sativum) (Mibelle).

Published research on pea sprout extract is still small. The studies referenced by the supplier involved small groups of volunteers and had no placebo group, and the authors themselves call for larger trials (PMC). So it's best to see AnaGain as one part of looking after your hair, alongside diet, sleep and gentle styling, rather than a quick fix.

The Hair Gain range at Grace Beauty

Hair Gain Capsules – £36.90

Hair Gain Capsules - 60 Capsules are a one-month food supplement. They combine AnaGain™ with vitamins and minerals, including zinc and biotin, which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. Take two daily after a meal with water. The pack suggests a minimum of three months.

Hair Gain Gummies – £29.90

Hair Gain Gummies - 60 Gummies are the chewable alternative. They have the same idea, AnaGain™ with biotin and zinc, in an apple-flavoured gummy. Chew two a day and, as with the capsules, the pack suggests at least three months. They're a good choice if you find tablets hard to swallow, but note that they contain sugar.

Hair Gain Scalp Foam – £31.90

Hair Gain Scalp Foam 50ml Leave-In Treatment is a lightweight, non-aerosol foam that you massage into the scalp and leave in. It contains caffeine, biotin, betaine and AnaGain™, with a salted sage and driftwood scent. Hair Gain says the foam "reduces hair breakage and fall by up to 60% from the first use". The brand notes this result comes from independent testing in May 2023, with the foam used as a regime alongside the Hair Gain Hair Mask (Hair Gain).

Hair Gain Nourishing Hair Mask – £31.90

The Hair Gain Nourishing Hair Mask - 180ml is a rinse-out treatment with pea shoot, beet-derived betaine, panthenol and phytantriol. Hair Gain says it's designed to strengthen strands for a fuller-looking appearance and to help protect hair from heat damage. Use it once or twice a week. Comb it through clean, towel-dried hair from root to tip, leave for 10 minutes, then rinse.

Hair Gain Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo – £15.00

The Hair Gain Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo 7ml is a finely milled powder you tap onto the roots with the puff provided. It contains biotin, caffeine and red clover extract and is designed to refresh flat hair between washes and give it visible volume. Because it's not an aerosol, it's easy to aim exactly where you need it.

Hair Gain capsules vs gummies: which should you choose?

Capsules Gummies
Price at Grace Beauty £36.90 £29.90
Pack 60 capsules (1 month) 60 gummies (1 month)
Daily amount 2, after a meal with water 2, chewed
Key ingredients AnaGain™, zinc, biotin, plus vitamins and minerals AnaGain™, zinc, biotin, selenium, vitamin C
Best for People happy to swallow capsules and who'd rather avoid sugar People who dislike tablets

The bottom line: choose the format you'll take every day for three months. Don't take both together. They're two versions of the same idea, and Hair Gain's label advises against taking other zinc-containing supplements alongside (Boots listing).

How to build a simple Hair Gain routine

You don't need all five products. A sensible routine looks like this:

  • Every day: two capsules or two gummies, if you've chosen a supplement. Then apply the Scalp Foam to dry or towel-dried hair, massaging it into the scalp in sections. Don't rinse it out.
  • Once or twice a week: use the Nourishing Hair Mask after washing, in place of your usual conditioner.
  • Between washes: tap the Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo onto oily or flat roots.

If your scalp is sensitive, try the Scalp Foam on a small area first. Stop using it if irritation develops. For more ways to care for your scalp, browse our Hair & Scalp Treatments and Hair Care edits.

Hair Gain bundles

If you already know which supplement suits you, our new Hair Gain bundles pair it with a topical step in a single order. Each bundle contains just one supplement, so you won't be doubling up on zinc.

The other three bundles qualify for free UK delivery on their own, while the Gummies & Hair Mask Bundle sits just under the £50 threshold. Prices were correct at the time of writing.

How long should you give it?

Hair Gain's pack directions recommend taking the capsules or gummies for at least three months. Hair grows slowly and in cycles, with each strand spending months in its growth phase before resting and shedding. That means any change takes time to show, whatever you use. Take a photo in the same light on day one and again at three months, so you're comparing like with like.

Shedding, thinning or something else? When to see a GP or trichologist

The NHS says it's normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, often without noticing (NHS). Temporary shedding can follow illness, stress, weight loss, childbirth or iron deficiency. This kind of shedding often settles on its own (British Association of Dermatologists).

See your GP or a qualified trichologist, rather than starting with a product, if:

  • your hair loss is sudden, or comes out in patches or clumps
  • you notice bald spots, or loss from your eyebrows or body
  • your scalp is itchy, sore, red or scaly
  • the shedding goes on for more than a few months, or it's affecting how you feel

A GP can look for causes such as low iron or a thyroid problem. That's worth knowing about before you spend money on anything.

Before you take a hair supplement

  • Follow the pack directions and don't exceed the stated daily amount. Food supplements aren't a substitute for a varied, balanced diet.
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or on medication? The Hair Gain supplement labels say the products are for adults only and not suitable during pregnancy. Check with your pharmacist or GP before taking them if you're breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take any medication.
  • Biotin and blood tests: biotin can interfere with some laboratory blood tests, including thyroid tests. Tell your doctor or the clinic you're taking it before a blood test (emc safety letter).
  • One zinc supplement at a time: as above, don't combine Hair Gain with other zinc-containing supplements.

Shop Hair Gain at Grace Beauty

You'll find the full line-up in our Hair Gain collection, and other supplements in Health Supplements. UK delivery is £3.90, or free on orders over £50 (delivery information). Use code WELCOME10 for 10% off orders over £80. You have 30 days from delivery to request a return. For hygiene reasons, items must be unopened and unused with seals intact (returns). Questions? Email customercare@gracebeautybox.co.uk or use our contact form.

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Hair Gain FAQs

Why do you need Hair Gain?

Hair Gain says it is an award-winning vegan hair care range, backed by trichologists and nutritionists, that has been scientifically formulated to support healthy hair. Its supplements combine the clinically-tested AnaGain™ ingredient, a phytonutrient derived from organic pea shoots, with biotin, selenium and zinc, which contribute to the maintenance of normal hair. The brand says the range has been developed to feed your follicles at source, and that Hair Gain is scientifically proven to reduce hair loss. If your hair loss is sudden or patchy, see a GP or trichologist before buying anything.

What is Hair Gain?

Hair Gain is a UK hair care brand that launched with its capsules in 2018. It says its range is backed by trichologists and built around AnaGain™, an ingredient derived from organic pea shoots. At Grace Beauty you'll find the Capsules, Gummies, Scalp Foam, Nourishing Hair Mask and Peptide Puff Dry Shampoo.

What is AnaGain?

AnaGain™ is a pea sprout extract (Pisum sativum) made by the Swiss ingredient supplier Mibelle Biochemistry. Hair Gain describes it as a phytonutrient from organic pea shoots and uses it in both its supplements and its topicals. Published research on the extract is still small, so treat it as one part of your overall hair routine.

Should I choose Hair Gain capsules or gummies?

Both are one-month food supplements taken as two a day and built around AnaGain™. Choose the capsules if you're happy swallowing tablets. Choose the apple-flavoured gummies if you'd rather chew, keeping in mind that they contain sugar. Pick one, not both: Hair Gain's label advises against taking other zinc-containing supplements alongside.

How long should I use Hair Gain supplements?

The pack directions say to take two capsules or gummies daily for at least three months. Hair grows slowly and in cycles, so any change takes time to show. Always follow the pack directions and don't exceed the stated dose. If your shedding is sudden or patchy, see a GP or trichologist first.

How do I use Hair Gain Scalp Foam?

Apply Hair Gain Scalp Foam to dry or towel-dried hair, directly onto the scalp and hairline. Divide your hair into sections and massage it in. Don't rinse, then style as normal. Our product page suggests 5 to 10 pumps a day to cover the whole scalp, and the brand's own page suggests 1 to 3 pumps on thinning areas.

Is Hair Gain suitable if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?

The Hair Gain supplement labels say they're for adults only and not suitable during pregnancy. If you're breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication, check with your GP or pharmacist first. Biotin can affect some blood test results, so tell your doctor you're taking it before any blood test.

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