Awesome Hair...With Water
Don't roll your eyes just yet. I know for non-natural folks, water on hair is almost as asinine as the GOP candidate race right now. I'm not talking about sticking your head under a faucet, or letting it all hang out in the shower... I'm talking about drinking it. One of the keys to shiny, healthy, and strong hair is drinking water. If your hair is dull, brittle, and prone to breakage, think about this -- how much water do you consume daily? Chances are, with the barrage of beverage options out there, you're not getting enough. Your hair shafts are comprised of about 25% water. Let's do some quick math here... If you're dehydrated (not drinking enough water), you increase your chances of hair breakage by oh... 25%? I don't know about you, but I can't take those chances. So drink up. Some sources say drink 64 ounces a day (approximately 4 "regular" sized bottles), while others say drink half, or double your body weight. My advice? Whatever you currently drink, double it every week or so until you reach an amount that is comfortable for you. Your hair, skin, and insides will thank you.
Awesome Hair...With Exercise

Awesome Hair...With Food

- Salmon: Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-12 and iron, salmon supports scalp health. Healthy scalp = healthy hair.
- Dark Greens: Spinach, broccoli, greens, and others contain vitamins A and C, which are critical for sebum production in your hair follicle. Sebum is an oily substance secreted by the follicles and is regarded as your hair's very own conditioner.
- Beans: Legumes prove themselves to be an awesome source of protein, zinc, biotin and iron, which are all key elements in hair growth.
- Nuts: Walnuts, cashews, pecans, and almonds contain zinc, which is key in preventing hair loss.
- Eggs & Poultry: Protein, protein, protein. Protein is an essential building block for hair.
- Whole Grain: Great sources of zinc, iron, and B vitamins for hair growth.
- Dairy (low-fat): Calcium isn't just for your bones; it's important for your hair growth too.
Awesome Hair...With Supplements
If you feel like the food section of this post was intimidating, you're not alone. While it is best to get all of your nutrients from food sources, a little boost from a few vitamins never hurt anybody. Here's a few that have shown me major love:
- Multivitamin: Round out your diet with a multivitamin that will give you solid doses of major vitamins and minerals that support not only hair health, but your overall health. I'm currently taking Vitamin Code's Women Raw Whole Food Multi . A bit pricey, but I dig that the sources are food nutrients.
- Biotin: Assists in hair growth, nail growth, and metabolism boosting. I have Country Life brand biotin, but I recently learned that Target sells the same (Up & Up brand) 1000mcg bottle for under $3. Don't overdo the biotin though -- it can lead to acne breakouts on the skin. Note: I have not experienced said breakouts. I have read about the experiences of others, and choose to err on the side of caution.
- B-Complex: B-Complex vitamins are awesome. They come with a whole host of benefits. Hair-wise, they promote healthy growth. B-Complex vitamins are also great for metabolizing food (energy for that hair-growing workout!), neurological health (stress and hormones), and they also can help counteract the acne breakouts biotin may cause.
- MSM aka Methylsulfonylmethane: MSM is a naturally occurring sulfur found in many foods. Unfortunately, we tend to cook it out and therefore, don't get as much as we could stand to benefit from. Mainly known for joint health and inflammation (again, more support for those hair-growing workouts!), MSM has some promising effects on hair growth. The life cycle of your hair consists of 3 phases: growing, resting, and shedding. Not only is sulfur a building block for your hair, it also has been shown to lengthen the growing phase of your hair. A longer growing phase (before resting and shedding) means...drumroll...longer hair! I am currently taking Vitamin Shoppe's MSM 1000.

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