Photo Courtesy of Natasha Leeds by Sophia Emmanuel If you notice excessive hair loss all over the scalp, it may be a sign of a nutrient deficiency. Hair is a fast-growing tissue that grows one centimeter per month inside pockets called hair follicles. At the base of the follicle is the hair bulb, where cells …
Vitamins
The Best Dietary Supplement for Thicker Natural Hair
Hola Chicas! I field hella emails about hair vitamins: Nik, have you tried Viviscal? What about Hairfinity? Will I see faster growth? How long will it take to see results?” I’ve addressed the subject of supplements before, and I’m pretty sure everyone knows what I’m gonna say next– There are no quick fixes, magic …
7 Vitamins to Promote Healthy Hair Growth
by Sabrina Perkins Vitamins play an integral part in the health of our bodies, including our hair. Vitamins are organic compounds that our bodies need in small quantities to grow and develop naturally. They are nutrients we must get from our food, because our bodies cannot make enough of them or at all. Despite …
How Fish Oil Promotes Hair Growth
by Sabrina Perkins First off, what is fish oil? This is not a silly question! Drugs.com says, “Fish oil capsules contain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids are found in oils from certain types of fish, vegetables, and other plant sources. These fatty acids are not made by the body and must be …
Hair Vitamins 101- Natural Hair Info
By Dr. Phoenyx Austin Most doctors know that a person’s hair, as well as their skin and nails, are a very good indicator of their nutritional state. Healthy hair is a direct reflection of proper nutrition- while deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals will result in stunted hair growth or even hair loss. And the …
Do You Have Enough Vitamin D?
Evelyn on NaturallyCurly writes: Vitamin D facilitates skeletal growth and strength, working with calcium and phosphorus to be absorbed better. It also strengthens your immune system by increasing the activity of “natural killer cells.” You can get this vitamin by eating fatty fish (catfish, salmon, mackerel, sardines, tuna) eggs, and meat. In more developed countries, …