Is your hair damaged from straightening, dying, styling and just general abuse? Well now it is time to give back to your locks and make them luscious once again by eating these ten superfoods.
Walnuts
Nuts are great for your hair, they contain a blend of omega-3 fatty acids, biotin, protein, vitamin E and copper, which shields your hair against the sun- preventing unnecessary heat damage.
Dark Chocolate
The protein, iron and B-vitamins it contains are fabulous for your hair.
Whole Grains
Whole grains give you a healthy serving of zinc, B vitamins and iron. These are great for the renewal of your hair.
Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes contain beta-carotene which turns into vitamin A when consumed. Vitamin A promotes hair growth through bettering the circulation of oxygen to hair follicles through the scalp.
Carrots
Carrots too contain vitamin A and help produce sebum oil, hydrating dry hair.
Cottage Cheese
High in hair strengthening protein and calcium, cottage cheese is low in fat and high in hair goodness!
Tomatoes
Lycopene is a key component in tomatoes, getting enough in your diet could help to prevent hair loss and damage.
Prunes
Prunes are rich in iron and therefore help prevent hair loss and discoloration.
Salmon
This omega-3 fatty acid is very much essential to keep your scalp and hair shaft very well hydrated. As healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp, get in more omega-3 fatty acids in your diet.
Skimmed milk and yogurt
Skim milk and yogurt are great sources of calcium, an important mineral for hair growth.
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