Some days it can feel like there’s a war raging against your hair. The cold, dull days and woolly hats of winter can play havoc enough, without the added assault of raging hormones and the ageing process. Then there’s often an attack from harsh styling techniques and products.
But there is a way to help revitalise your hair’s health and it starts with what you eat.
‘Hair follicle cells need a constant supply of protein and nutrients,’ says GP Dr Sarah Brewer. Which is why the quality of our hair is so susceptible to nutrient deficiency in particular. ‘As the hair follicle is a non-essential structure, nutrients are diverted from the hair in times of deficiency, which can lead to thinning,’ she explains.
‘A lack of vitamin C can lead to brittle hair, while patchy hair loss could be a sign you’re lacking in iron, B vitamins and vitamin D.’
Know your A, B, C
Vitamins A, B and C are vital for thick, glossy hair.
Vitamin C is in lots of fruit and veg but particularly good sources include peppers, oranges, Brussels sprouts and potatoes. It’s also important for the absorption of iron.
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