When you find yourself in the trenches of various kinds of hair problems, you either come out the other side feeling grateful for your locks or continue your search for the right solutions to address them. Maybe you’re one of the fortunate ones with no hair problems whatsoever - but whichever category you fall into, the desire to boost the health of your hair remains the same.
Of course, we’re all looking for different ways to reach our ‘hair goals’ which differ from one person to another. But we all want the same thing - healthy, strong hair. To achieve that, you must figure out what type of hair you have and get suitable products. However, it is important to note that your diet plays a role in the health of your hair. So, getting the desired results requires you to balance both your diet and using the right products.
We’ve put together a list of some good hair vitamins that you can keep an eye out for while shopping for hair products as well as when figuring out your diet. These hair vitamins have various benefits from hair growth to improving the overall health of your hair.
What Are Hair Vitamins & Minerals?
Hair vitamins and minerals are essential ingredients beneficial for the overall health of the hair. These vitamins and minerals can come in the form of tablets to be digested or hair care products to be applied directly to the hair. They can manage or prevent hair problems as well as improve the growth, strength and thickness of the hair.
Here are some essential hair vitamins and minerals to incorporate into your diet and hair care routine.
9 Hair Vitamins for Growth and Thickness
Vitamin A
Also known as retinol, this vitamin is a powerhouse antioxidant that helps produce sebum that moisturises the scalp and keeps the hair glossy. However, it is important to use it sparingly as too much can cause hair thinning. You’ll find this in food products like yoghurt, milk, eggs, carrots, spinach, cheese, etc. You can also incorporate our onion hair oil into your routine. It contains shikakai - a traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine that is rich in vitamins A, C, D, E, and K. Our oil is also packed with other amazing ingredients like onion extract, curry leaves oil, Rosemary oil, almond oil and amla oil that have incredible hair benefits.
Vitamin B12
This nutrient has similar benefits to Vitamin B6 and is vital for nourishing the hair follicles and helping with hair thinning. You’ll find it in products like dairy, meat, leafy greens, citrus fruits, whole grains, etc. Our Onion Hair Conditioner can help boost the growth and thickness of your hair. It contains onion oil known to have vitamins C, B6 and D.
Vitamin C
This is a powerful antioxidant essential for scalp health and hair growth. It helps the body produce collagen, preventing oxidative stress that leads to healthy, strong hair. You’ll find it in fruits, broccoli, peppers, potatoes, brussels sprouts, etc. You can also get your hands on our Onion Hair Cleansing Shampoo containing onion oil, rosemary oil, almond oil, plant keratin and ginger extract.
Vitamin D
This is known as the ‘sun vitamin’ and research shows that people with alopecia (hair loss) have low levels of Vitamin D. You can get this vitamin by spending at least 5 minutes in the morning sunlight daily. You can also get it from some foods like cheese, fatty fish and egg yolks. Our Bhringraj hair oil is a blend of authentic herbs known for their exceptional hair care benefits including boosting hair growth and overall appearance of the hair.
Vitamin E
This antioxidant is known to help increase hair growth over a period of time as studies have shown. It builds and repairs the body tissue and can be gotten from foods such as almonds, avocados, broccoli, spinach, sunflower, rapeseed (vegetable oil), corn, soya and olive oil. You can also get it from our Moroccan argan hair oil which contains avocado oil, coconut oil rosemary oil, argan oil and jojoba oil.
Protein
Protein is vital to the body as it is the building blocks of organs, muscles and cells in the body. It also prevents hair thinning, keeping the hair healthy and voluminous. Get it from foods such as beans, eggs, yoghurt, lentils, tofu, nuts, seeds, etc.
Keratin
This essential protein forms the cells that are both inside and outside of the body, including your nails, hair and skin. Your body needs and produces keratin, however, it can also be introduced to your diet and routine to prevent hair problems like hair loss and boost hair growth. It can be gotten from food sources like eggs, carrots, onions, sunflower seeds, mangoes, etc., as well as from our Anti-Dandruff Shampoo that helps with a series of hair problems like dandruff, frizz, hair breakage and more.
Biotin
Also known as Vitamin B7, this is one of the popular vitamins known to boost hair growth. It is vital to growing thick, strong and healthy hair. You’ll find it in foods like whole grains, eggs, leafy vegetables, meat, fish, sweet potatoes, seeds, nuts, etc. For topical use, our Hair Gain Redensyl Serum is infused with biotin as well as jojoba oil, Redensyl and Bhringraj oil.
Iron
Iron produces a protein in red blood cells, haemoglobin, which transports oxygen to organs and tissues in the body. Low levels of iron can lead to various health problems including anaemia and hair shedding. You’ll get this mineral from foods such as beans, lentils, spinach, oysters, tofu, nuts and fortified cereals.
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Reference
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318403
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/best-vitamins-hair-growth
https://fortune.com/recommends/health/best-vitamins-for-hair-growth/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/do-hair-vitamins-work#what-are-they
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6380979/
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-14339/hair-vitamins-oral/details
