Hair is a very important part of our appearance. Thus, once we suffer from hair loss, we get deeply troubled and worried. Luckily, there are ways that can be done to encourage natural hair growth.Proper NutritionProper nutrition ensures that the body receives adequate amount of nutrients it needs to perform and function well. Healthy foods like fruits, vegetables and lean meat will supply the nutrients needed by your hair to grow.Protein. Hair is made up of protein so you need to get a lot of protein from your diet. In fact, people suffering from anorexia nervosa or extreme weight loss also suffer from stunt in hair growth. Sources of protein to include in your diet are turkey, chicken, beans, nuts, eggs and soy products. These foods help promote healthy production of keratin, the building blocks of hair.Fat. Fat could either be good or bad and the good types of fats are those required by your body. Moderate intake of fats will help maintain good health of hair and skin. Fats enable the body to adequately process other nutrients you obtain from your diet like vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. Fats that must be avoided are trans fatty acids, saturated fats and also hydrogenated fats. Good types of fats include Omega-3 fatty acid sourced from plant oils and marine foods. There are also B-complex supplements that contain fish oils and can help speed up the growth of the strands.Iron And Zinc. Iron ensures the delivery of nutrients and oxygen to every cell in the body starting from the blood vessels of the toes up to the hair follicles. Ideally, you can get iron from eating lean meats. Yet, there are also non-meat sources of iron such as soya, tofu, lentils and beans. Zinc is a mineral that assists in repairing body tissues. This way, the oil glands surrounding the hair follicles will work properly. Zinc may be obtained from low-fat beef, oysters, and wheat germ, pumpkin or squash seeds.Vitamin C. It is required in building collagen, an ingredient needed for growth of strands. It is also essential in proper absorption of Iron. The body cannot produce iron so you need to get it from a diet that includes citrus fruits, broccoli, cantaloupe, spinach and bell peppers.Proper Hair CareThe way you manage and style your hair is also crucial in ensuring your tresses' growth. Excessive styling can be bad for your mane. Chemical in various hair styling products could thin and damage the strands if used improperly. Repeated crimping, perm, straightening (mechanical or chemical), curling and coloring the strands can also change their natural makeup. Exposure to heat such as when you use a flat iron or a blow drier can also cause dryness.You need to comb your tresses sparingly too. Bust the myth that combing hair 100 times will make it shinier and healthier because in truth, this will only pull your strands unnecessarily from the scalp. You must also comb or brush them when they are already dry because they are at a very vulnerable state when wet. You may use detangling spray or products to remove tangles easier.
