EXCITING! My first guest post. Today's post comes from registered herbalist for Hair Essential, Paulina Nelega.
Are you looking to grow your hair longer this year? Or maybe you’ve
always wanted thicker, shinier, more lustrous locks? You can be successful in achieving
healthy hair in 2013, with these ten tips!
1 Eat smart! A
fresh, whole-food diet is your foundation for beautiful hair. It’ll keep your
scalp healthy and nourish your follicles with the nutrients they need for
growing thicker, stronger hair, including vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and
fatty acids:
● High-quality
protein: provides essential amino acids for building stronger hair. Healthy
suggestions: beans and legumes; cold-water fish (salmon, halibut, mackerel,
sardines); lean poultry; eggs; yogurt; quinoa; hemp seeds and other seeds; nuts
and nut butters.
● Omega-3 essential
fatty acids (EFAs): from wild salmon and other cold-water fish, along with a
daily omega-3 supplement.
● Colored fruits
and vegetables: eat a full spectrum of colors for a wide array of antioxidants
and micronutrients.
● Avoid processed
and ‘fast foods’: these can cause inflammation in your body, including the hair
follicles.
2 Keep your body
hydrated. Pure water, herbal teas, and green tea are all great choices.
3 Use a water filter/softener
in your shower to remove chlorine and hard minerals that can build up on your
hair, leaving it dull and lifeless.
4 Avoid
overwashing, overstyling, and overprocessing. Try washing your hair
every-other-day, instead of every day. If you blow dry your hair, keep the heat
setting on low, and the nozzle at least 6 to 8 inches from your scalp.
5 Use the best
quality hair products (you can afford). Harsh detergents can strip your hair of
its natural oils, and chemicals are damaging to the hair and follicles.
6 Give yourself a
scalp massage before showering. This will exfoliate old cells, get waste
byproducts out to the surface for removal, and invigorate your scalp with
fresh, oxygen-rich blood.
7 Use a
wide-toothed comb to gently detangle your hair after washing it.
8 Choose the right
brush for your hair type. Natural bristles help smooth down the outer cuticle
of hair and distribute your scalp’s protective oils evenly.
9 Indulge your
scalp and hair with a weekly hot oil treatment. Try coconut oil, Morrocan argan
oil, shea butter—or a combination!
10 Get moving! Even a little exercise improves
circulation to the scalp, providing fresh oxygen and nutrients and removing
waste buildup.
With these ten tips, 2013 will be your year for healthy hair!
Paulina Nelega is a registered clinical
herbalist for Hair
Essentials and has been
assisting individuals facing hair loss for almost two decades. Hair Essentials
is a breakthrough proprietary blend of more than 20 herbs, vitamins, minerals,
essential fatty acids, amino acids and other nutrients. Hair Essentials can
only be purchased online at www.HairEssentials.com or by calling 800-536-9353.
