Hair Care and my Diet related?

Diet and Hair growth are VERY related!

Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to increased hair shedding by weakening hair shafts that cause breakage to the hair and slow regrowth. Hair problems that are caused by nutritional deficiencies can be corrected by a proper diet. Principal nutrients that are involved include vitamin A, certain B vitamins, the vitamin biotin, vitamin C, copper, iron, zinc, protein, and water.

Vitamin A
Adequate intake of vitamin A is vital in helping to promote the growth and health of cells and tissues throughout the body, including the hair and scalp. Prolonged vitamin A deficiency can lead to hair loss and dandruff caused by the buildup of cellular debris in the hair follicles. The daily intake of vitamin A for adults is 5,000 IU (international units). The body actually gets vitamin A in two ways: from plant sources in the form of carotenoids, such as beta carotene, that convert to vitamin A in the body. These sources include red, yellow, and orange fruits and vegetables as well as some dark green leafy vegetables. The body also gets vitamin A from animal sources in the form of retinol. Good animal sources include:

• liver
• fish oil
• eggs
• fortified milk
• other foods fortified with vitamin A

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Hair Conditioning Tips!

Conditioner for dry hair: Dry hair has very little shine and it is important to use a good salon quality conditioner. To keep your dry hair shiny, use a gentle shampoo and the right conditioner. The correct hair conditioner will keep the outer portion of the hair shaft properly moisturized and help prevent split ends. It is essential that you use conditioner every day to prevent hair problems. If you plan to swim in a pool or in the ocean, a good tip is to lightly shampoo your hair and apply a generous amount of conditioner just prior to your swim. Rinse well but go swiming with your hair still wet and holding some conditioner. As soon as you can, lightly shampoo and use conditioner again.

It is all important to make sure that you avoid getting a roughed-up cuticle. This diffuses light, and detracts from shine. If you blow dry, use a gentle bristle brush and a blow dryer on medium heat. Do not over heat dry hair. When hair is dry, spritz on a shine-enhancing spray to keep hair silky.

Conditioner for oily hair: Oily hair requires a very gentle condtioner that is fitted to a very gentle shampoo. The hair should be washed every day and conditioner used only when the hair seems dry. You have a balance to achieve. The shampoo needs to be specially formulated for oily hair. It is important to use very little shampoo to get a moderately good lather.

If your hair becomes overly oily, put conditioner on the ends only before you shampoo. After you shampoo your hair check the ends of your hair. If they have an oily feel, don't use conditioner. A couple of other don'ts...don't use a hot hair dryer since it will dialate the tiny capliaries and stimulate the oil glands in your scalp. This brings out the hair oils. Don't use a comb or brush more than necessary for similar reasons.

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