Your Hair, Your Crown
Your hair is the crown you never take off, so it deserves the best care. It reflects not only your personality but also your overall health. Healthy hair shows your body is well-nourished, while problems such as hair loss, premature greying, or oily scalps may point to poor nutrition or imbalance.
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.
On average, healthy hair grows about half an inch per month. However, growth varies depending on genes, diet, and how well you care for your hair.
Common Hair Problems
a) Hair loss – Hair loss is one of the most common concerns. It may be caused by ageing, stress, medical conditions, or hormonal changes.
b) Grey hair – As you age, pigment production slows, and grey strands appear. Stress, nutrition, genes, and environmental factors may also speed up premature greying.
c) Hair thinning – Loss of volume and strength can begin as early as your teen years. If not addressed, thinning hair can eventually lead to hair loss.
d) Dandruff – Flakes on your shoulders can affect your confidence and cause scalp itchiness.
e) Oily scalp – Sebum, your scalp’s natural oil, keeps hair healthy. But too much sebum can make hair greasy and clog pores.
f) Frizzy hair – Frizz happens when hair is dry and lacks moisture. Excess heat styling strips away hydration, leading to frizz.
g) Split ends – When hair tips become brittle and frayed, they split. Over-brushing or poor nutrition often makes this worse.
h) Lacklustre hair – If your hair looks dull, poor nutrition, dehydration, or harsh chemicals may be the cause.
Nourishment for 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.
a) Amino acids – Hair is made of keratin, a protein built from amino acids. Cysteine, lysine, and methionine are vital for growth and strength.
b) Phytonutrients – Wheat germ oil, safflower oil, and lecithin restore shine, nourish the scalp, and help reduce dandruff.
c) Vitamins – B vitamins such as B6, folic acid, biotin, and inositol encourage hair growth. PABA (para-amino benzoic acid) may slow premature greying. Vitamin C boosts collagen production, while vitamin E improves scalp circulation for growth.
d) Minerals – Zinc, iodine, selenium, copper, and manganese help combat hair loss. Silica strengthens hair and helps prevent split ends.
Lustrous and silky hair is a pleasure to behold. Start taking better care of your tresses and scalp today!
