Discover which foods will give your curls a boost of shine.
You are what you eat—and that goes for your hair too. Add these foods for healthy hair to your diet for shiny curls, coils, or kinks!
1. Ground flax seed or oil
Flax seed is the best plant source of omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to healthy hair growth and nail growth. Flax also has bacterial and anti-fungal properties, so use it to keep the scalp clean. Boil flax seeds to get the a natural gel you can use to smooth down your curls for added shine.
2. Walnuts
Walnuts are a great source of vitamin E which enhances blood circulation on the scalp. They are also great source of zinc, a deficiency of which can lead to hair shedding.
3. Sunflower Seeds
Sunflower seeds are high in protein, biotin, potassium, zinc, iron, B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium and calcium, making them one of the most jam-packed foods for healthy hair.
4. Olive oil
Extra virgin Olive Oil has a high level of mono-unsaturated fatty acids and antioxidant vitamin E which moisturizes, protects and nourishes your hair. It also smoothes down the cuticle, and since flat cuticles reflect light better, so you’ll notice more shine.
5. Evening Primrose Oil
Evening primrose oil contains an a high concentration of an essential omega-6 fatty acid called GLA which is necessary for skin and hair growth. You can eat evening primrose oil to help combat hair loss, or massage it into your hair to soothe and nourish your scalp.
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September 24th, 2010 at 11:23 pm
could you replace chickpeas with hommus? I love hommus.
September 26th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
@stewvell, hummus is chickpeas, they are just mashed up. I love hummus too!
September 30th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Love hummus! Love chickpeas in most any form.
October 5th, 2010 at 12:40 pm
what is it about these foods that give you shiny coils? is it the omega-3′s???