No. 7 – Beans, Legumes, and Lentils
Protein is the building block of healthy hair, so you want to make sure you’re supplying your body with it via excellent sources like beans, legumes and lentils.
They’re also full of a multitude of vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and biotin to aid hair growth and encourage stronger, thicker, most lustrous hair.
Think creamy hummus, Indian spicy dhal, three-bean salads and Shepherdess pie (made with lentils instead of meat).
No. 8 – Coconut
From the water through to the oil of the beloved coconut, the whole package is a hair-care dream. Coconut water is a fantastic natural hydrator, containing an abundance of electrolytes including potassium which helps to move nutrients into our cells.
Staying hydrated is also a key way to ensure a healthy scalp and to prevent your locks from drying out.
Coconut oil is a great source of healthy fats, vitamins and minerals and is one of the best natural scalp moisturisers for your hair, boosting growth and shine.
You can reap the benefits of coconut oil both internally and externally to condition, repair, rehydrate, and strengthen your hair.
Simply add to your smoothies, replace butter in frying and baking, add to raw desserts or use as a hair mask.
Read here to learn how 26 Ways to Use Your Jar of Coconut Oil.
No. 9 – Avocado
What would life be without avocadoes?!
Once known as poor man’s butter, avocadoes have a unique nutritional profile. They contain heaps of fibre and a multitude of vitamins and minerals, such as B-vitamins, vitamin K, potassium, copper, vitamin E and vitamin C.
They also contain vitamin B5 which has been shown to help prevent your greying.
As with coconuts, avocadoes can also be used externally as well as internally. Simply massage the oil into the scalp and/or through the hair for a good hair mask. Then wash out with shampoo after a few minutes, or overnight.