Weekly tips by celebrity stylist Felicia Leatherwood
By: Felicia Leatherwood
“Just like your body, your hair needs a balanced, nutritious diet to stay healthy. Good hair is hair that’s been loved by you!”
Top 5 Foods for Fabulous Hair
1. Salmon
-Loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-12 and iron. All support a healthy scalp and luscious hair.
2. Dark Green Vegetables
- Kale, spinach, broccoli, are all great sources of vitamins A and C, iron and calcium. Your body needs all of these vitamins to produce sebum, the body’s natural hair conditioner!
3. Beans
- Kidney beans and lentils provides protein to promote hair growth, iron, zinc, and biotin. The American Dietetic Association, recommends three or more cups of lentils or beans each week.
4. Nuts
- Brazil nuts are one of nature’s best sources of selenium, an important mineral for the health of your scalp. Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid, an omega-3 fatty acid that may help condition your hair. They are also a terrific source of zinc, as are cashews, pecans, and almonds. A zinc deficiency can lead to hair shedding.
5. Carrots
- Carrots are an excellent source of vitamin A, which promotes a healthy scalp!
Details on foods from: Hilary Parker, WebMD
Felicia Leatherwood is a celebrity stylist living in Los Angeles. For more on her work natural hair workshops: lovingyourhairwithnaturalcare.com
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