Healthy Hair Solutions

Bottom line, good nutrition is the most natural way of getting hair looking it’s best!

There are classic signs that prove how healthy our bodies truly are. Shiny, silky hair is a direct reflection of a healthy body. The same way our bodies need a balanced diet to stay in shape, our hair needs balanced nutrients to stay looking it’s best. When we follow an exercise routine we see results. The same results will benefit our hair as well. So follow these basic healthy hair tips and get your beautiful hair as healthy as it can be.

Vitamins...
We all know how important are vitamins are. Vitamin A is great for the skin and will help promote a health scalp. Vegetables are a good natural source of Vitamin A.
To promote proper hair growth and hair color, a balanced intake of Vitamins B and C will due the trick. These vitamins will also promote a strong strand of hair that will keep your split ends down to a minimum. Fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, milk and bread will give you all the natural vitamins you need to keep your hair looking as good as can be.

Minerals...
• Iron plays a crucial role in a healthy head of hair. It’s used as a vehicle to carry oxygen to the hair. The absence of iron will cause the hair and its follicles to starve from the lack of needed oxygen. Which is essential from the scalp to the tips of your hair. Red meats and dark green vegetables are good sources of iron.
• Hair protein is built from zinc. It can help prevent hair loss. You will find zinc in meats and seafood.
• The copper in your body directly affects pigmentation of the hair. Plenty of copper in your system will bring out your natural hair color. Many of the foods we eat are high in copper. Shellfish, liver, vegetables, nuts, seeds and meat will supply your hair with the minerals it needs to stay healthy.

Water...
Believe it or not, water makes up 25% of the weight of a strand of hair. One of the reasons for dry hair is the lack of fluids in ones body. Moisture is essential for flexible hair, so make sure you get plenty of fluids. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Get in the habit of staying hydrated; your hair will thank you for it. Staying hydrated will benefit your entire body, not just your beautiful silky locks. Eight to ten glasses a day, will keep the doctor away.

Protein...
Protein is the foundation for a healthy head of hair. Just you’re your body, protein will give your hair strength and will keep the strands from braking and splitting. Fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals are all good sources of protein.

Living a healthier lifestyle with a balanced diet and plenty of exercise will not only keep you looking and feeling your best, but will give you a beautiful, shiny and silky head of hair we all desire.