Vitamins for healthy hair

Sun damage, excessive styling, colouring… all these even before we get onto the damage caused by pollution and harsh weather factors. Let’s face it; we expose our hair to some terrible conditions, yet we still want it to look thick and healthy. We might not be able to prevent the sun exposure, or curb the excessive blow drying, but we can ensure that we’re getting all of the nutrients we need for those sought after luscious locks.

Vitamin E: In improving oxygen consumption, Vitamin E can help with the development of capillaries and thus improving blood circulation to the scalp. This increased circulation may allow more nutrients to reach the hair follicles and promote faster, healthier growth. The additional nutrition may also help to heal hair damaged by excessive heat exposure, and may also help to prevent split ends.

Vitamin B3: Like Vitamin E, Niacin (vitamin B3) helps to promote good scalp circulation, and may promote growth. Studies have also suggested that a Niacin deficiency may be linked to dry, brittle hair and an itchy, flaky scalp.

Biotin: Also known as Vitamin B7, Biotin can help to stimulate the production of skin and hair cells, and has been connected to many hair-loss treatments.

Vitamin B5: Research suggests that Vitamin B5 is important for stimulating the hair growing cycle, and a lack of this nutrient in your diet may be linked to premature greying of the hair.

Zinc: As a crucial nutrient, Zinc plays an important role in many bodily functions, such as cell reproduction, keeping a healthy hormone balance and helping the body to absorb other vitamins. Because of this Zinc is also an important factor in maintaining healthy hair.