🥗 You Are What You Eat?! Does That Apply to Our Hair Too?
There stands Dr. Headshot at the summer buffet, completely overwhelmed by choices: 🥗
A grr grr green salad? 🍓 Delicious, bloody berries? Or maybe something sweet – pink cotton candy that looks just like Pink’s Not Dead? 😍
How cool would it be if your hair color changed depending on what you eat?
Mango today = golden blonde, berries tomorrow = dark red? 🍊➡️🍒 Ahhh.
But jokes aside: Is the saying “you are what you eat” actually true – at least when it comes to hair?
🕵️♀️ A clear case for Sherlock Headshot! dramatic superhero music 🎶
🔍 Can Nutrition Really Improve Hair Health?
Short answer: Yes, but without magic. ✨
Our hair is mainly made of keratin. For your body to produce it, it needs certain nutrients.
Food alone won’t replace good hair care or genetics, but:
👉 A balanced, plant-based diet can support your hair from the inside out.
We’re intentionally skipping animal products like eggs – animals are our friends 🐮💚 and there are plenty of vegan alternatives.
💪 Good Fuel for Thin Hair
🥜 These Superfoods Strengthen Your Hair
Flaxseeds (ground, please!) are true all-rounders. You can find them in supermarkets, drugstores or health food shops.
👉 Just add 1 tablespoon a day to your muesli, yogurt or porridge.
Pumpkin seeds do the same and they’re also a great chip substitute. Crunch without guilt 😌
🥭 Fruity Vitamin Bombs
🥭 Mango – perfect for strong, resilient hair
🍇 Figs & berries – packed with vitamins
Your hair will celebrate. Seriously. 🎉
🌱 Green Stuff with Superpowers
🥬 Spinach
🌿 Swiss chard
🥦 Kale / cabbage
These three superheroes support keratin production.
And who boosts blood circulation in the scalp?
🥑 Avoooooocadoooooo! (Yes, we love it.)
🌊 Extra Knowledge for Nerds
Seaweed (kelp) has long been known as a supplement and it’s also a real insider tip for hair health.
🧴 Good Fuel for Oily Hair
🌾 Gentle Helpers from Within
Oats & porridge don’t just help with oily hair, they can also have a positive effect on hair loss.
🥜 Small Portion, Big Impact
Nuts are helpful too:
👉 One portion a day – about as much as fits in your hand. (Hooray for everyone with big hands! 🙌)
And when it comes to split ends & breakage, an underrated hero steps in:
🍑 The apricot – small but mighty.
😴 Lifestyle Factors: The Secret Hair Killers
As good as your diet may be, your lifestyle plays a huge role too.
🚬 Smoking
🍷 Alcohol
😴 Lack of sleep
😵💫 Stress & worries
All of these affect not just your soul, but also your skin, scalp and hair.
👉 Self-care is hair care. 💆♀️✨
🏁 Conclusion: Can You Eat Hair?
Sadly, no 😜 – but you can support it from within.
A balanced, vegan diet provides your body with the building blocks it needs for healthy, strong hair.
And once again, Sherlock Headshot has solved the case. 🕵️♀️💥
Case closed.