Whilst oiling, moisturising, detangling and pampering your hair are amazing ways to care for your locks, all of it will be for nothing if your actual hair strands are weak from the inside out. Meaning – your hair’s state will also depend on your dietary intake too, so it’s best to ensure that you’re feeding yourself well, with nutrient rich foods.
Fruit, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and low-fat proteins are all necessary in promoting healthy hair. Vitamin A is crucial in sebum production for the hair (essential for hydration in the scalp) and it also enhances blood circulation to the scalp. Foods rich in the latter include: eggs, beef liver, spinach, fish oil and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin C essentially builds collagen production and increases iron absorption to strengthen the hair shaft, prevent hair loss and give ample shine. Great sources of Vitamin C are as follows: citrus fruits like grapefruit and oranges, and also strawberries, broccoli and Brussel sprouts.
Finally, make sure to incorporate plenty of iron in your diet, as doing so helps carry oxygen to the hair follicles and failure to consume such tends to result in hair thinning and shedding. Eggs, red meat, fish, nuts and seeds and dark leafy greens all include an abundance of iron, so make sure you’re utilising these sources, if possible.
By consistently incorporating each of these into your diet, you’re feeding your hair with all the nutrients it requires to properly grow and beautifully too. Ensure that you do so, to really reap the full benefits.
