For a great head of hair, use expensive hair products.
But food can also help the growth of healthy, strong and rich hair.
Particularly, some fruits loaded with essential vitamins and minerals can give
exceptional results. So, what are these fruits for better hair growth?
Fruits
for Hair Growth
1.
Citrus Fruits
You need vitamin C to grow healthy hair and the citrus family of
fruits contains large amounts of this antioxidant vitamin. Vitamin C is also
important in the production of skin collagen.
Eating lemons, oranges, grapefruits and lime regularly will
provide you with enough vitamin C for healthier hair and overall health. You can
also benefit by rubbing your scalp with lemon juice to get rid of dandruff.
2.
Berries
Berries contain large stores of vitamin C and other
hair-supporting nutrients. Vitamin C protects blood vessels, including those
supplying blood to the scalp and to the hair follicles. They also contain B
vitamins that aid in the oxygen supply, slow graying and reduce hair loss.
Try eating gooseberries, strawberries, raspberries, loganberries and
boysenberries as often as possible for healthy hair.
3.
Avocado
Avocado is one of the leading fruits for hair growth. It is a
rich source of vitamins B, C, E and beta-carotenes. It helps in the growth of
healthy hair, supply of oxygen and strength of the blood vessel walls. The
result is healthy scalp and shiny, rich hair.
Besides taking avocado internally, you can use it directly
on your hair. Use a ripe fruit to make mashed avocado and apply it to your
moist hair after shampooing. Wait 15 minutes before rinsing and drying your
hair.
4.
Pomegranate
Pomegranates strengthen your hair follicles and prevent hair
loss. Pomegranate seed oil stimulates growth of thick, stronger hair and is
used extensively as a hair massage oil. It combats dandruff and scalp itching.
5.
Banana
Banana supports hair growth and protects against hair loss.
It contains lots of potassium and natural oils, which helps soften hair,
give it a shine and maintain its elasticity. You can prepare your own banana
paste and use it as a conditioner.
6.
Apple
Apple is well known to improve overall health. It also supports
growth of healthy hair. Green apple skin and apple leaves made into a paste are
used to improve hair growth and treat dandruff. Apples also balance scalp pH
and prevent hair loss.
7.
Papaya
Papaya fruit contains hair growth enhancing nutrients that help
protect against hair loss, treat dandruff and strengthen hair growth. Extracts
from papaya leaves help to nourish dull hair, making it healthier,
stronger, thicker and shinier.
8.
Pineapple
Pineapples are a rich source of beta-carotene from which vitamin
A is made. Vitamin A aids in production of scalp conditioning oils which
support growth of healthy hair.
9.
Peach
Peach is one of the best fruits for hair growth and regrowth. It
contains biotin, a natural hair growth steroid that supports the health of your
hair and scalp. The peach provides these benefits with no side effects.
10.
Plum
Plums contain bioflavonoid which helps in the maintenance of
connective tissues in the scalp and hair follicles. Eating plums promotes
growth of healthy, strong and thick hair without the side effects of some hair
care products.
11.
Grape
Grape seed oil is a staple in many hair care preparations for
the prevention of hair loss and promotion of scalp health. But grape fruits
also have antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that support growth of healthy
hair. Besides, grapes have a high water content that helps to detoxify the
body.
12.
Guava
Guava fruit is a rich source of vitamin A which supports hair
growth. The fruit also promotes scalp health, clears dandruff and protects
against hair loss. This makes it one of the important fruits for hair growth.
To make your own hair and scalp conditioner, mash guava fruits,
mix with lemon juice and honey, and apply it to your scalp. Repeat every few
days and you will be pleased to see the results in a few weeks.For all
skin,hair and nail ailments call
9004839333.clinics at Malad,Juhu and Bandra in Mumbai.
