Which Foods Should You Choose for Healthy Hair?

Healthy hair does not depend solely on the hair care products you use. Diet has a direct impact on the health of your hair, as it provides the nutrients needed for hair growth, shine, and strength.

In this article, discover the foods to prioritise for healthy, beautiful hair.

Iron: The Driving Force Behind Hair Oxygenation

Iron plays an essential role in hair health. It carries oxygen through the bloodstream and nourishes the scalp. Thanks to iron, the scalp receives all the oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay healthy. This oxygenation promotes the growth of strong hair and supports healthy hair growth.

To boost your iron intake, choose legumes, spinach, red meat, or even dark chocolate to combine pleasure and effectiveness.

Protein: A Keratin Booster

Protein is essential for healthy hair, as hair is primarily made up of keratin, a protein you have undoubtedly heard of before.

Keratin strengthens the hair fibre, stimulates hair growth, and adds shine.

Chicken, turkey, beef, fish, eggs, yoghurt, legumes, and brown rice are all rich sources of protein.

Vitamin C: An Ally for Strong Hair

Vitamin C is an ally for city dwellers and stressed individuals alike: pollution, stress, and UV rays generate free radicals that weaken the hair fibre. Thanks to its antioxidant properties, vitamin C neutralises these harmful effects and helps preserve hair health. In addition, it plays a key role in collagen production and iron absorption, which strengthens the hair structure and helps keep hair strong and healthy.

Finally, vitamin C stimulates microcirculation in the scalp and promotes better oxygenation, which is essential for nourishing hair follicles and making hair healthier and more beautiful.

Found in many fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, kiwis, strawberries, red peppers, and broccoli, vitamin C is a daily essential for achieving mermaid hair.

Vitamin B8 (Biotin): The Key to Keratin

Biotin and keratin go hand in hand. Without biotin, there is no keratin, and without keratin, achieving dream worthy hair is difficult.

In addition to promoting keratin production, biotin helps make hair stronger and less prone to breakage. It also improves the hair structure, helps fight hair loss, and adds shine to the hair, no less!

To boost your vitamin B8 intake, choose egg yolks, wholemeal bread, oily fish such as salmon, chicken, lentils, and avocados. So go ahead and enjoy avocado toast and brunches on sunny terraces!

Zinc: A Remedy for Oily Hair

Zinc also offers numerous benefits. It helps hair properly absorb keratin, which strengthens the hair fibre deep down.

It also regulates sebum production, helping hair become oily less quickly.

Finally, zinc has anti inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that help fight dandruff.

Choose red meat, poultry, seafood, legumes, and whole grains to maximise your iron intake.

And finally, don't forget to include brewer's yeast, also known as wheat germ, which is very rich in zinc: a true ally for those experiencing hair loss!

Water: Essential in All Circumstances

This simple habit is nevertheless essential for your health and the health of your hair. After all, don't forget that your hair is made up of 60% water!

Drinking water helps hydrate your hair from roots to ends. As a result, it becomes less brittle, develops fewer split ends, and has less frizz.

For the sake of your health and your hair, try to drink between 1.5 and 2 litres of water per day.

You can also add a twist of lemon, a slice of cucumber, mint, or basil for an antioxidant rich and hydrating drink that is perfect for your body and your hair.

For the Ultimate Hydration Boost

For the ultimate hydration boost, pair the use of your La Bonne Brosse with our Cair Detangling Mist.

Enriched with cutting edge skincare actives and highly concentrated active waters, it perfectly detangles the hair and naturally coats the hair fibre, restoring exceptional volume and lightness.

As you can see, choosing a balanced diet is essential for healthy hair, but that's not all. It also has a positive impact on your overall health.