Revitalizing shampoos, hair-care products aside, great nutrition
is by far the most effective way of getting great-looking hair!
Like your body, your hair too needs a balanced, nutritious diet
to stay healthy.

Water

One of the most important fluids you could ever have, water
makes up one-fourth of the weight of a strand of hair. Moisture
makes the hair supple; so ensure you get plenty of fluids. A key
point is not to wait until you're thirsty. If you're thirsty, it
means your body has already lost more water than it should have,
and it's urging you to refill the tank! Water not only hydrates
your body, but also helps keep your hair silky and shiny.
Ideally, you should drink between eight and ten glasses of water
a day.

Protein

Protein is the building block of hair, so a diet for healthy
hair contains an awful lot of protein! Protein will give the
shaft of your hair more strength, and will reduce the
possibility of damage through snapping and splitting. You can
get protein from foods like fish, meat, milk, cheese and cereals.

Minerals

In addition to water and proteins, minerals are equally
important. Remember, your hair, like the rest of your body
thrives on the natural resources. * Iron helps to carry oxygen
to the hair. Without enough iron, hair and its follicles get
starved of oxygen. This means that the 'goodness' in the root of
your hair is much less effective along the length of the strand.
You can increase your iron intake by eating red meat and dark
green vegetables, or by iron supplements. * Zinc builds hair
protein, which helps to prevent hair loss. Meat and seafood are
the foods highest in zinc. * Copper is involved in the
pigmentation of hair. You can optimize your natural color with a
diet with plenty of copper. Shellfish, liver, fresh vegetables,
nuts, seeds and meat are all high in copper.

Vitamins

* Vitamin A will give you a healthy scalp, because it's great
for the skin! You can get vitamin A from foods like
vegetables-in particular, carrots. * Vitamin B and C is
important for good circulation, hair growth and hair color. If
you ensure that you have enough vitamin B and C, you'll have
strong, supple strands of hair that do not split. You can get
these vitamins from eating foods like fruit, vegetables,
cereals, eggs, milk and bread. Just follow this good food guide
to healthy and great looking hair. You could do without all the
artificial chemicals.

About the author:
Jane Preeter is a hair stylist who has great interest in her
profession. She has studied many hair loss treatments, different
methods of hair removal, and a wide variety of hair treatments.