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The 14 Best Foods for Hair Growth

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Many people want strong and healthy hair, especially as they grow older. Interestingly, your hair grows around 0.5 inches (1.25 cm) per month, and 6 inches (15 cm) per year. How fast it grows depends on factors like age, health, genetics and diet. Although you can’t change factors like age and genetics, diet is one thing you have control over. In fact, consuming a diet lacking the right nutrients can lead to hair loss. On the other hand, eating a balanced diet with the right nutrients can help promote hair growth, especially if you’re experiencing hair loss due to poor nutrition. Here are the 14 best foods you can eat to promote hair growth. 1. Eggs Eggs are a great source of protein and biotin, two nutrients that may promote hair growth. Eating adequate protein is important for hair growth because hair follicles are made of mostly protein. A lack of protein in the diet has been shown to promote hair loss (1). Biotin is essential for the production of a hair protei...

4 Natural Ways to Make Your Hair Grow Thick

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One of the most fun things about our body is our hair. We can experiment with it however we want to.  I, personally, mark the end of a phase, be it a bad phase or a good one, by changing my look, in which my hair plays a huge part, obviously. So, how can we be alright with our hair not being the way we want it to be which is smooth, silky, and thick? We don’t want our prized tassels to be scraggly and dull, but then, with all the playing and experimenting, these things are bound to happen.  What causes hair thinning?  1. Excessive physical or mental stress:  Physical stress due to a surgery or engaging in tiring activities, or even flu can cause temporary hair loss. This can trigger a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium. Stressful events can disturb the hair cycle pushing more hair than usual into the shedding phase. 2. Lack of protein:  When our mothers ask us to eat a lot of green vegetables and eggs, they have a reason behind it. In a...

Is Carrot Oil Good for Your Hair?

A popular treatment said to nourish and grow hair Carrot oil is a popular hair treatment that comes in several forms and can be applied in multiple ways. It’s said to be nourishing for hair, though this claim is anecdotal. Users report that it makes hair softer, accelerates growth, protects the hair from damage, and more. Carrot oil comes in various forms: essential oil derived from carrot seeds oil derived from the roots of the carrot numerous store-bought products and treatments Carrot oil contains high levels of vitamin A, vitamin E, and beta carotene, which are essential nutrients for hair health. What are the benefits? Based on anecdotal evidence, carrot oil can help hair to grow faster and thicker. People who are looking to keep their hair long and avoid split ends may find that carrot oil helps. Conditioning the hair with carrot oil is also said to improve its texture, making it shinier, smoother, and softer to the touch. Others who use carrot oil say it helps ...