7 Natural Tips for an Amazing Healthy Hair

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If having amazing healthy hair all year round seems a challenge hard to overcome, fear no more. I’ve got you covered! Here I will share the best tips to look after your locks naturally and have hassle-free healthy hair.

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Best Tips For A Healthy Hair

Start From Inside Out

Having a good diet and drinking plenty of water will ensure healthy hair from within. Including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables in your daily diet will provide you with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Biotin and Zinc, which are necessary for strong and healthy hair. If you struggle to get enough of these nutrients from your diet or environment and feel you need a boost, supplements can really help.

Eat More Proteins and Fats

Approximately 88 per cent of our hair is composed of a natural protein called keratin, hence the importance of eating enough protein. An active woman eating an average of 2,200 calories per day should be aiming to get around 83g of protein per day. For a man eating an average of 3,000 calories per day, the amount of protein would be around 113g. 

A good intake of fats is also essential for ultimately healthy hair growth and to support cell renewal. Good types of fats to include in your daily diet are extra virgin olive oil, avocados, MCT oil, coconut oil and flaxseed oil.

Check Your Nutritional Deficit

Thinning hair could be caused by a number of issues and it is always advised to have a check-up with a GP to rule out any health conditions. A blood test to check for nutritional deficiencies may show you what you need to start adding to your diet and supplementing with. Amongst the most common reasons for thinning hair and hair loss are low levels of iron and vitamin D.

Increase Your Vitamin C Levels

Vitamin C helps to promote collagen formation, which strengthens the hair follicles, leaving our hair looking shinier and healthier. Vitamin C also has been proven to help prevent our cells from oxidative stress which is thought to be responsible for hair thinning, loss and even greying – so if you want to keep your hair looking good, take a natural vitamin C supplement once a day.

Ditch the Chemicals

Switching to sulphate-free shampoo can have long-term benefits for hair and scalp health. Hair will become softer, manageable and more moisturised, plus, if you tint your hair, the colour will last longer.

Avoiding daily conditioners with silicones can also ensure more radiant and shiny hair due to more normalised moisture levels on the scalp, making it less prone to greasiness resulting from long-term build-up. 

Support Your Gut

The gut microbiome influences the skin microbiome which comprises the hair. There’s evidence of a specific strain of bacteria Lactobacillus reuteri, which has increased dermal thickness, boosted folliculogenesis and sebocyte production of thicker, shinier fur in mice. This strain of bacteria can be found in yoghourt with a longer fermentation that is not available commercially. In this case, an alternative would be to make it at home or take it as a supplement.

Nourish and Hydrate Your Locks

Sesame oil is great for restoring balance and nourishing, leaving your hair looking and feeling much smoother. For best results, simply massage some oil from your scalp through the roots and to the tips and leave it to act on for 20 minutes. Rinse the oil out with warm water and a mild sulphate-free shampoo. By doing this once a week you will reduce the appearance of split ends giving your hair a fresher look.

 

Final Thoughts

Having great hair all year around seems like a challenge but this is far from the truth. There are definitely ways, and more importantly, natural ways to achieve healthy and glowing hair to be proud of! Try them out!

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