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
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