secures Mary Baras, the hairdresser of the ‘celebrities’ and of the actors of the Spanish series, that “we all want to have healthy, shiny and beautiful hair because we know how much it means, what it accompanies and adorns”, that “it is clear that there are a thousand most important things in life, but this little thing makes us feel more confident when we look in the mirror. The Pantene stylist, who knows inside out the swirls of Paula Echevarría, Marta Hazas, Mario Vaquerizo or Ángela Molinathe captain of the famous Cheska Hallin Madrid, also argues that “The health of our hair is based on food”.
To many of his clients he has suggested review your eating habits due to the weakness and dullness of his mane. Moreover, he has even advised them do an analysis to check their levels of iron, zinc or magnesium… You realize, as soon as you touch their hair, if they have started a diet without control. Such is your level of hair control. For this reason, he also knows that he is “from a balance diet where the nutrients that make up hair come from.
care after summer
After the summerthe hair needs a extra care to recover from damage caused by the sun’s rays, sea water, chlorine in swimming pools and other factors that cause your hair to weaken. Cut the endsuse products that moisturize the scalp or reduce the use of the dryer and irons are some of the most common tips.
The vitamins that benefit hair health tend to coincide with those that are good for the body in general. “To have strong, healthy and shiny hair you have to follow a balanced diet rich in vitamins A, B, C, D and E, and minerals such as zinc and iron,” experts from the Batiste dry shampoo brand also corroborate.
? These are the 10 essential foods to show off scandalous hair:
The lack of hydration is one of the main causes of hair breakage and hair loss. Maria Baras advises drink between 8 and 10 glasses a day. In addition, it activates the circulatory system and nourishes the hair follicles so that hair grows strong and shiny from root to tip. Abusing it, on the other hand, with excessive washing, can oxidize the hair fiber.
Oranges, tangerines, lemons… are the classics, but also the melon, pineapple, kiwi, red fruits or strawberries. The vitamin C It is essential for the production of collagen, one of those responsible for firm, healthy and elastic skin, and also for hair growth. In addition, it strengthens the hair follicles and helps the absorption of iron.
Walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, almonds and peanuts; and sunflower, sesame or flax seeds… They concentrate large amounts of vitamin E and biotinwhich encourage hair growth and improve elastina protein that keeps hair supple and prevents breakage. In addition, they are a perfect ‘snack’ between meals, or to carry in your bag.
It is the fashionable food, but it also brings together a lots of very beneficial properties For the hair. It is a source of healthy fats (77%) Y vitamins (A, B5 and B6, C, E and K)as well as folic acid and potassium. Come on, an ideal cocktail of nutrients to restore damaged hair, soften it, strengthen it and make it grow faster and healthier, also reducing frizz and enhancing density. Who gives more?
Spinach, and all green leafy vegetables. It is one of the superfoods of the 21st century because it is rich in vitamin A. They prevent blockage of the sebaceous glands by lubricating the hair follicle. They also contain a wide variety of nutrients (folic acid, iron, vitamin C, beta-carotene…) that increase their ability to renewal and growth.
Legumes have a great contribution of B vitamins and ironin addition to zinc, biotin and folic acid, all key to giving hair strength and shine. In addition to oxygenate the skin and scalpThey prevent hair loss. And best of all, they are very cheap and versatile when it comes to cooking, so you can experiment with them to prepare stews or salads.
It is one of the most rich in vitamin B12 and it is protein in its purest form, so it keeps the hair follicle strong, helping it not to break. The egg also has a high content of biotin. Known as the skin, hair and nail vitamin, it improves the health of hair roots and gives them strength. This vitamin is also present in other foods such as meat, fish, strawberries or bananas. The egg is also used in topical poultices, providing extra shine and hydration to the hair.
cruciferous in general (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower…) are source of beta carotene and vitamin Cessential for produce collagen that our body needs. Due to its high content in vitamin A and sulfurbroccoli also promotes cellular oxygenation in the hair follicle and prevents hair thinning.
The dairy is rich in calciuma vital mineral for hair growth, and histidinean amino acid that helps maintain hair health and protects against possible conditions such as dandruff. The hairdresser María Baras, for example, chooses above all the greek yogurtbecause “it is an incredible source of vitamin B, which activates the flow of blood. But if someone has some intolerance to these types of products, you can substitute them for other foods, such as oily fish, seeds, nuts and fruits such as kiwi and fig.
As good for the palate as it is for your hair. Its high content in b12 vitamin prevents the dryness and hair lossand the minerals containing (copper, selenium, zinc…) stimulate their growth and participate in the natural production of keratin.
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