Hairburst Gummies Review UK (2026): Do They Work?

A fair 2026 review of Hairburst gummies: current label doses, the gelatine and sugar trade offs, what biotin, zinc and selenium can and cannot do, and how they compare with a GUUDIES gummy pouch. Sources included.

By GUUDIES Editorial Team Published 21 June 2026 Updated 25 October 2026 8 min read

By the GUUDIES Editorial Team · Last reviewed 24 October 2026 · Label details checked against the current Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins listing on hairburst.com and major UK retailer listings (sources below).

Disclosure: GUUDIES makes a daily gummy supplement, so we are a competitor. We have aimed to be fair, credit what Hairburst does well, and link our sources so you can check everything yourself.

Hairburst is one of the most recognisable hair supplement brands in the UK. You will find it on its own website and at retailers such as Boots, Superdrug and Holland and Barrett, and its heart shaped chewable gummies are the product most people mean when they search for Hairburst gummies. This review looks at what is actually on the label, what the approved science supports, and who the gummies suit.

The short answer: Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins are a focused, easy to take hair gummy with sensible amounts of biotin, zinc and selenium, the three nutrients with GB-authorised hair claims. The trade offs are that the gummies use bovine gelatine (so they are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans), glucose syrup and sugar are the first two ingredients, and they will help most if your diet is falling short rather than if it is already well covered.

What Are Hairburst Gummies?

Hairburst is a UK hair brand that sells haircare alongside supplements. Its Chewable Hair Vitamins are strawberry and blackcurrant gummies; the daily serving is two gummies, and a pack of 60 is a one month supply. Hairburst says the formula has recently been reformulated for the first time in ten years, so older reviews may quote different amounts.

According to the current listing on hairburst.com, two gummies provide:

Biotin 150µg (300% NRV)
Zinc 10mg (100% NRV)
Selenium 55µg (100% NRV)
Vitamin A 800µg (100% NRV)
Vitamin E 12mg (100% NRV)
Vitamin C 40mg (50% NRV)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 6mg, vitamin B6 1.4mg and vitamin B12 2.5µg (each 100% NRV)

Some retailer listings show slightly different figures (for example a higher vitamin C amount), which is likely down to old and new packs being on sale at the same time. Always check the pack in your hand.

Hairburst also sells a capsule product, Advanced+ Hair Formula, taken as four capsules a day. It is a different, broader formula with KSM-66 ashwagandha, turmeric and black pepper, astaxanthin, CoQ10, reishi mushroom and selenium, alongside biotin, vitamin D3 and zinc.

What Is Good About Hairburst Gummies?

Quite a lot. The formula is focused: it puts biotin, zinc and selenium front and centre, and all three have GB-authorised claims linked to hair. Most nutrients sit at around 100% NRV, which is a sensible, everyday level rather than mega dosing. Biotin is higher at 300% NRV, still well within the amount the NHS says is unlikely to cause harm from supplements (0.9mg a day or less).

The format is easy. Two chewable gummies a day is a simple habit to keep, and consistency over months is what matters with hair. The brand is widely stocked, and Hairburst offers a 90 day money back guarantee on its site for people who use it consistently without seeing a difference, which is a confident promise to make. And if you want a vegan option from the same brand, the Advanced+ capsules are certified by The Vegan Society.

What Are the Limitations?

Gelatine. The chewable gummies are made with bovine gelatine, so they are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. If that matters to you, the Advanced+ capsules or a pectin based gummy are the alternatives to look at.

Sugar. Glucose syrup and sugar are the first two ingredients, followed by dextrose. That is normal for a traditional gummy, but worth knowing for something you take every day for months.

Sorbitol. The gummies contain sorbitol, and the label notes that excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

Vitamin A. Retailer listings carry the standard warning not to take a vitamin A supplement if you are pregnant or likely to become pregnant unless advised by a doctor or antenatal clinic. The gummies are also not suitable for children under 12.

A hair only focus. The gummies are built for one job. That is a strength if hair is your only concern, but the current formula does not list nutrients such as vitamin D or iodine, so they are not a replacement for a broader daily routine.

Does Hairburst Actually Work?

For what the nutrients can legitimately claim, it is a sensible formula, with realistic expectations. In Great Britain the authorised health claims include that biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails, and selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and nails. Hairburst delivers meaningful amounts of all three.

What a supplement like this cannot do is make up for more than your body needs. The NHS notes that you should be able to get all the biotin you need from a varied and balanced diet, so extra biotin is most useful if your diet is falling short. Hair also grows slowly, which is why Hairburst suggests around 90 days of consistent use before judging it. If you are worried about hair shedding or thinning, speak to a GP or pharmacist, as there can be medical causes that no supplement addresses.

Hairburst's science page refers to its own study of the Advanced+ formula. We could not find a published, peer-reviewed paper to link to, so we have not relied on it here.

Hairburst vs a Gummy Pouch: Which Makes Sense?

	Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins	Hairburst Advanced+ Hair Formula	GUUDIES daily pouch
Format	Chewable gummies	Capsules	Pouch of 6 different gummies
Daily serving	2 gummies	4 capsules	1 pouch (6 gummies)
Biotin	Yes, 150µg (300% NRV)	Yes	Yes
Zinc	Yes, 10mg (100% NRV)	Yes	Yes
Selenium	Yes, 55µg (100% NRV)	Yes	Not listed
Collagen	No	Not listed	Yes, marine (fish) collagen in one gummy
Base or shell	Bovine gelatine	HPMC (plant cellulose) capsule	Pectin
Suitability	Not vegetarian or vegan	Vegan Society certified	5 of 6 gummies vegan; Marine Collagen gummy contains fish
Sugar	Glucose syrup and sugar are the first two ingredients	Not stated	Low sugar; see the GUUDIES label for the amount

This is mostly a question of what you want the supplement to do. Hairburst gummies are a tidy, hair focused formula with selenium included, which our pouch does not list. The Advanced+ capsules are the pick if you want a vegan option from Hairburst and do not mind four capsules a day.

GUUDIES takes a different approach: a daily pouch of six gummies covering more than hair, including a Marine Collagen and Biotin gummy and a Daily Greens+ multivitamin gummy with zinc and biotin alongside vitamins A, C, D3 and B12. To be clear, the Marine Collagen gummy contains fish collagen, so it is not vegan; the other five gummies in the pouch are. See what is in a GUUDIES pouch.

Common Questions

Are Hairburst gummies any good?
Yes, for what they are. They are a focused hair gummy with biotin, zinc and selenium at sensible levels from a widely stocked UK brand. The trade offs are the bovine gelatine, the sugar based recipe and the hair only focus.

Does Hairburst work?
Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, zinc to the maintenance of normal hair, skin and nails, and selenium to the maintenance of normal hair and nails, and Hairburst provides all three. You are most likely to notice a difference if your diet was falling short. Give it around three months of daily use.

Are Hairburst gummies vegan?
No. The chewable gummies contain bovine gelatine, so they are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. Hairburst's Advanced+ Hair Formula capsules are certified by The Vegan Society.

Do Hairburst gummies have side effects?
Taken as directed, most people tolerate them well. They contain sorbitol, which may have a laxative effect in excess, and vitamin A, so check with a doctor before taking them if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. If you take medication or are breastfeeding, ask a GP or pharmacist first.

What do Hairburst reviews tend to say?
Most Hairburst reviews focus on taste, ease of use and patience. The common thread is that results, if any, take months rather than weeks, which matches how slowly hair grows.

Sources

Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins, nutrition panel, ingredients and directions: hairburst.com
Hairburst Advanced+ Hair Formula, format, ingredients and Vegan Society certification: hairburst.com
Hairburst science page: hairburst.com
Ingredients and label warnings (retailer listing): Boots, Hairburst Strawberry Chewable Vitamins
Ingredients (retailer listing): Superdrug, Hairburst Chewable Hair Vitamins
Nutrition panel and suitability (retailer listing): LOOKFANTASTIC, Hairburst Strawberry Chewable Vitamin
NHS, B vitamins and folic acid (biotin guidance): nhs.uk
GB Nutrition and Health Claims Register: gov.uk
GUUDIES ingredients: Ingredient research and Marine Collagen gummies