We all know what we eat plays an important role in keeping our bodies and minds healthy, but the same goes for helping our hair look and feel its best, too. There are a number of key vitamins and minerals that contribute to hair health, and the good news is that they’re found in some of our favourite foods.  

In this blog, we’ll take you through the important connection between our diets and hair health, and give you the lowdown on the best foods to keep your locks in top shape.

How Does What I Eat Affect My Hair?

A balanced diet full of nutrient-rich foods is important to give our hair the building blocks it needs to be at its best. It’s one of a range of factors that influence our overall hair health, including:  

1. Genetics
2. Age
3. Overall health
4. Environmental factors such as pollution
5. Lifestyle

Giving our bodies the right vitamins and minerals helps promote strong and shiny locks, while failing to do so can lead to issues such as hair loss, breakage and thinning.

Which Nutrients Are Most Important for Healthy Hair?

Maintaining a balanced diet with a range of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need is fundamental for hair health, but there are several specific building blocks that are more strongly linked than others.

These include:

• Protein, an essential component of hair
• Biotin, important for hair growth
• Iron to help red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body
• Zinc to support hair protein structure
• Vitamin C for supporting collagen production and prevent hair follicles suffering oxidative stress
• Vitamin D for creating new hair follicles  
• Omega-3 fatty acids to promote hair growth and strength

Top Ten Foods to Improve Hair Health

Making a few simple changes to what we eat can go a long way to protecting our hair health.

Some recommendations include:  

1. Eggs (for protein and biotin)
2. Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel and sardines (omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D)
3. Spinach (vitamin A, vitamin C and iron)
4. Nuts and seeds (vitamin E, zinc, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids)
5. Berries (antioxidants such as vitamin C)
6. Avocado (vitamin E and healthy fats)
7. Lentils (protein, iron, zinc and biotin)
8. Greek yoghurt (protein, vitamin B5, vitamin D)
9. Bell peppers (vitamin A and vitamin C)
10. Beans (protein and zinc)

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