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Healthy Long Thick Beautiful hair has become quite the buzzword lately. Everyone on the internet claims to know the secret product or the magic pill to turn your hair into long luscious locks instantly for just $19.99! It sounds great! You watch the carefully curated pictures and videos and before you know it you have pulled out your credit card.
The truth is, growing healthy long hair is a marathon and not a sprint. It takes patience, great products, careful routines, and there is another secret ingredient that isn’t talked about enough.
NUTRITION.
You literally are what you eat. And this will also affect your hair! It is so important not to miss the important step of creating a healthy diet for your overall health as well as the health of your hair. Here are some key vitamins and nutrients that are essential to maintaining and growing healthy long hair for a lifetime.
B Vitamins - Complex B vitamins play a role in hair growth, and are “essential for metabolism and nervous system function,” says Dr. Green. “It is no wonder that B vitamins like vitamin B7 (biotin) and B12 are important to strengthen and condition the hair.”
Vitamin D - A deficiency in vitamin D may result in hair loss, according to Dr. Green. “Vitamin D is metabolized in the skin by keratinocytes, skin cells that produce keratin,” she says. “When the body does not have enough vitamin D, the keratinocytes in hair follicles have trouble facilitating hair growth, resulting in shedding and hair loss.”
Vitamin E - Vitamin E is an effective method for treating hair loss. A small study revealed that people taking vitamin E supplements for eight months experienced a 34.5% increase in hair growth.
Zinc - Zinc promotes hair growth and keeps the oil glands surrounding the follicles working well.
Biotin - Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, stimulates the production of keratin to increase follicle growth.
Iron - Iron fuels the production of hemoglobin, a protein found in your body's red blood cells. These cells distribute oxygen to cells throughout your body, aiding in their repair and growth. An iron deficiency can lead to hair loss, with women being the most susceptible.
The best way to incorporate these vitamins and minerals into the diet is by eating foods that are rich in these nutrients. If that isn't possible, supplements are the next best thing. Here are a few that we recommend.
Mary Ruth's Liquid Morning Vitamin - Aronda's personal favorite!