Tips for healthy hair

When it comes to healthy hair, is not only what you apply to it but how you take care of yourself.
The effects of stress, lack of sleep and a poor diet may show first on your skin, but over the time your hair will also get affected as well.

• Eat a healthy diet, including plenty protein.
• Leafy green  vegetables provide vital vitamins and minerals.
• Chew your food well so that you absorb all its nutrients.
• Make sure you are not mineral deficient and correct any deficiencies particularly of iron, zinc and selenium, as they boost the thyroid.
• Take a good multivitamin and mineral specifically designed for the hair.
• Omega-3 essential fatty acids help to keep your hair and scalp healthy and hydrated.Take flaxseed oil to maintain levels of omega-3 and 6.
• Take silica or horsetail, which helps to keep the hair looking shiny and sleek.
• Eat seaweed, one of the richest sources of minerals.
• Try relaxation techniques if you are stressed, as stress reduces blood circulation to the scalp.
• Get a scalp massage to improve blood supply to your head.
• Drink water. It's very important for keeping you and your hair hydrated.
• Avoid smoking.
• Sort out any hormonal imbalances. Hormones affect hair growth.
• A good night's sleep helps to restore balance throughout the body.