Are you struggling with hair growth? Is your hair dry and thin? If yes, you are in the right place to learn some tips on how to stimulate hair growth and maintain healthy hair, so read on.

Of course, your hair health depends on a variety of factors, such as:

  • Diet 
  • Genetics
  • Climate
  • Medical conditions
  • Medication
  • Stress
  • Pregnancy
  • Menopause, etc.

 

While you can’t control many of the previously mentioned factors, there are certain things you can do to maintain thick, luscious hair.

Diet

Your diet is of immense importance for your whole body. In fact, hundreds of health problems are associated mainly with poor diet. 

If you’re constantly eating unhealthy food, not drinking enough water, and trying to compensate for your lack of energy with Starbucks, it’s no surprise your hair is affected.

Now, you might have heard of alternatives to a good diet, such as “magic hair vitamins,” “hair growth boosters,” etc., and we hate to break it to you, but those supplements are sort of…trash. They might be trendy on Instagram, but really…that’s where they should stay.

See, hair supplements contain vitamins that are “clinically-proven” to help maintain healthy hair. But guess what, nutrient-rich foods contain the same exact vitamins and more! Why take pills when you can just make a change in your diet and get the results you want naturally?

Enrich your body in essential fatty acids by eating almonds, walnuts, and fatty fish, like salmon and tuna. Get the necessary vitamins from fresh fruits and veggies. Maintain good protein levels by consuming lean meats, like chicken and fish. 

The point is, don’t fall for the “magic pill” trap. People have been maintaining strong, shiny hair naturally for centuries. If they could do it, you can too!

Stress

Now that we debunked the ‘hair vitamins’ myth, and you know a healthy diet can affect your hair positively, let’s have a look at another major topic — stress. 

Yes, poor diet is not the only thing that leads to vitamin deficiency and consequently, hair loss. High stress levels do exactly the same…and worse.

When you’re super stressed, your body automatically redirects all essential nutrients to your organs and structures that need them most, and sadly, your hair is not among them.

As trivial as it may sound, try not to stress out over little things. Find something that makes you happy. It could be anything — walking in the woods, swimming, going out with friends. Regardless, staying as stress-free as possible will do wonders to your hair; trust us.

Water Intake

Most people don’t care too much for water. They prefer an “ultra caramel frappuccino with three pumps of vanilla” instead. Now that’s what we’d call diabetes in a cup… But really, jokes aside, it is vital for you to drink at least a liter of water daily. 

Without getting too scientific, water is necessary for all bodily processes, including hair growth. Staying hydrated helps your hair grow healthier, and that’s practically all you want, right? 

To Conclude

As biology teachers love to say, everything in nature is connected. That is why balancing your diet, doing everything possible to relax, and drinking plenty of fluids will result in your hair becoming strong, thick, and shiny again.