How to Maintain Healthy Hair & Restore Protein
Your hair speaks volume about your overall health, as a lack of vitamins and minerals in your diet can cause weak, brittle hair that is prone to split ends. Protein is an essential nutrient for healthy hair as it promotes strong hair by strengthening the hair at the roots. In order to maintain your hair's health, you must maintain a balanced diet as well as use hair products that contribute to healthy hair, rather than stress your hair. Does this Spark an idea?
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Limit hair washing. Although your hair may feel clean, washing your hair daily can lead to dry hair due to the shampoo stripping oils from your scalp. According to Susan Craig Scott, author "The Hair Bible," washing your hair every other day or so with a moisturizing shampoo keeps your hair healthy by removing dirt and product build-up while leaving the natural oils in your hair. Rinse your hair between washes. A cool water rinse removes excess oil without drying your hair and keeps your hair fresh.
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Avoid excess styling. Styling products, especially those that contain alcohol, can dry the hair out and damage the cuticle. Limit heat styling to once a week, and avoid hair products that leave you hair feeling stiff and hard.
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Eat protein-rich meat daily. Fish, poultry and beef are all high in protein and contribute to healthy hair. Consume 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, as protein is necessary for maintaining health. Limit saturated fat consumption. Red meat is high in saturated fat, which increases your risk of heart disease and other heart-related illnesses.
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Consume vegetables and beans daily. Broccoli contains 4 grams of protein, while spinach contains 5 grams of protein per serving, and beans provide up to 29 grams of protein per serving according to MassGrown.org. Protein-rich beans include soybeans, lentils and black beans.
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References
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