Strong & Resilient Hair

Your hair is the crown you never take off, so it is important to treat it utmost care! Not only it says a lot about your personality, but it also reflects your overall health and well-being. Healthy hair indicates your body is well-nourished, while hair problems – such as hair loss, premature hair greying and oily scalps – are possible signs of lack of proper nutrition.

Understanding  your hair

On average, the human scalp has 100,000 hairs. Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body, second only to bone marrow. At any given time, approximately 90% of the hair is growing, while the other 10% is resting. After a few months of rest, the hair naturally falls out to make room for new hair.

When new growth begins, healthy hair will grow about half an inch per month. But it is important to know that everyone’s hair is different and factors such as genes, hair care practices and diet play a part in your hair growth process.

Hair problems

Hair loss

If you experience hair loss, you are not alone! It is said to be one of the most common hair concerns. Ageing, stress, medical conditions or hormonal changes can the underlying cause of this problem.

Grey hair

As you age, the production of colour pigment slows down and grey hair begins to appear. What is it that makes your tresses go grey before your time? This phenomenon could be caused by stress, nutritional deficiency, genetic and environmental factors.

Hair thinning

It can be distressing to see your hair losing its volume, thickness and strength. While hair thinning is often thought of as the elderly problem, the condition can start as early as your teen years. Left untreated, it will eventually lead to hair loss.

Dandruff

Feeling low on self-esteem by those tiny flakes constantly falling on your clothes? Not only are flakes considered eyesores that can hamper your confidence, but they also lead to uncomfortable scalp itching.

Oily scalp

Your scalp produces a natural oil called sebum to keep your strands healthy and moisturised. An excessively oily scalp can also be a nuisance, leaving your hair greasy and eventually clogging your scalp pores.

Frizzy hair

Fed up with your frizzy hair that is just cannot be tamed? Frizzy hair occurs when your hair is dry and lacks moisture. Too much heat styling can damage your hair and strip it of moisture, which in turn leads to frizz.

Split ends

Split ends happen when the ends of your hair become brittle and frayed. They make hair tangled and break even further, making it difficult to maintain. Split ends can be the result of over-brushing or nutritional imbalance.

Lackluster hair

If you find your locks are perpetually lacking luster, it is time to find out the root cause of what made it less shiny. Poor nutrition, dehydration and overuse of harsh chemicals are often the culprits of dull and lifeless hair.

Eat your way to healthy hair

Unlike the skin, hair cannot repair itself, but damaged hair can be replaced with new hair.  That is why getting the right balance of vitamins, minerals, amino acids and phytonutrients is vital to revive your hair’s natural health and shine. Your hair and scalp require continuous nourishment to maintain healthy growth and replenishment.

Your hair is largely composed of keratin, a protein made up of amino acids. Cysteine, lysine and methionine are vital amino acids for the growth and strength of your hair.

Phytonutrients such as wheat germ oil, safflower oil and lecithin are beneficial to restore shine to lackluster hair. They also play a vital role in nourishing the scalp and preventing dandruff.

Get enough vitamins to spur hair growth and slow down hair greying. B vitamins, including B6, folic acid, biotin and inositol are instrumental in boosting hair health and spurring hair growth. Para-amino benzoic acid (PABA), one of the lesser-known members of the B complex family, has been shown to be an anti-grey hair vitamin. Vitamin C aids in the production of collagen, a vital part of hair’s structure, while vitamin E helps increase blood circulation in the scalp to support hair growth.

Be sure to eat sufficient amounts of minerals in your diet. Zinc, iodine, selenium, copper and manganese are imperative when it comes to combating hair loss. Adequate levels of silica help strengthen the hair and prevent split ends.

Lustrous and silky hair is a pleasure to behold. Start taking better care of your tresses and scalp today!