The Inputs for Outputs- How Inputting Vitamins Can Output Results!

Hello Glams and Geeks! In the last 5 days, I have created and provided a series pertaining to various hair care concerns and topics. Today, I will be talking about the one subject I have not covered yet, concluding my hair-series, and that is essential vitamins and nourishment for your hair. I’m sure you too, received the lectures from your parents about how important it was for you to eat your fruits and veggies. And I’m also sure, that most of you were not huge fans of your meal times because of them. But today’s the day you’re going to wish you had listened to your parents, as you’re going to learn about which foods are rich in these vitamins, and provide the best results for healthy, shining hair. So, let’s get to it!

The first vitamin I will be discussing is the one that reaps the most benefits for your hair: Biotin! Biotin is a B-Complex vitamin, meaning that it is part of several vitamins combined that work together to provide essential nutrients for the body. Biotin in particular provides excellent results for hair, such as restoring shine to the hair cuticle, adding thickness to your strands, accelerating hair growth and promoting new growth to occur, and also work to reduce the hair follicle from losing its pigment (it delays grey hair growth!). So, now that we understand how amazingly important this vitamin is, now we will discuss which foods you can find it in: Legumes (lots of green veggies!), Eggs (their protein is a great source), Whole Grains, Avocados, Berries (Strawberries and Raspberries are rich in Biotin), Milk, Nuts (Such as Almonds and Walnuts), and Carrots. These are not the only sources for this vitamin, but are very rich in Biotin. There are many online sources that can provide a full list of foods that contain it, so you may want to do some research and figure out which foods you’d prefer to add to your diet to increase your intake of this nutrient.

For informational purposes, I have given you a list of the vitamins that are part of B-Complex to ensure that you do not take any separate forms of these vitamins: Biotin, Folic Acid, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, and Cobalamin.

Up next, we will take a look at another wonderful vitamin that gives you gorgeous hair: Vitamin D. Vitamin D plays such a big role for not just your hair, but for your entire body. It assists in the formation of new cell growth, bone development, immune functions and much, much more. But in regards to your hair, it helps your hair’s natural process of hair follicle cycling. This is a process in which your follicle releases old hair, and brings forth new strands of hair. This is a very ordinary, healthy process and occurs daily as it is normal for the average person to lose up to 100 strands a day. So don’t be worried if you notice some hair has fallen out. That just reassures you that your body is functioning properly. Other than the sun, you can get your nourishment of vitamin D from a large quantity of foods, including, but not limited to Fish, Eggs, Dairy, Mushrooms, Ham, and Soy Products. I recommend trying Fish Oil supplements as an alternative for people who do not like to eat fish. I am one who hates the taste and smell of seafood and fish dishes, so I take Fish Oil instead. It has been so great for my hair and nails, so I encourage even those who love to eat seafood to include these to your daily vitamin intake.

Let’s move forward, and take a look at another beneficial nutrient for your hair’s health: Iron. Today, more and more young girls have made the choice to become vegetarian. Now, there is nothing wrong with this decision, as everyone is entitled to making decisions like this one for their overall well-being. But, one risk factor that comes with this decision is iron-deficiency. This comes from a few different health concerns such as excessive blood loss, inability in your bodies iron absorption, and from lack of iron in your diet. Red meat in your diet gives you dense amounts of iron, helping your body in many ways. But for those of you who wish to go meat-free, let me recommend Irons supplements! Iron’s role in your hair’s health is that is carries oxygen to your hairs follicles and encourages growth to occur. Without it, hair becomes weak, fragile, and easily breakable. It assists in the normal processes for your hairs life-span and should be consumed in whichever way you prefer. For those who wish to include it in their diet, some foods are egg yolk, spinach, chicken, and lentils. For a full list of foods, search online and see which one agrees with your lifestyle and eating preferences.

Now, we’ve looked at some pretty important nutrients that play huge roles for your hair, but here’s another that really does all of the labor in your hair’s lifespan: vitamin A. Vitamin A does all the muscle work as it serves multiple purposes for your strands. Most importantly, it fights free radicals that attempt to weaken your hair. It resists pollutants from being absorbed into your hair shaft and causing damage to your strands, resulting in bouncy, flowing hair. Next, it provides strength and thickness to your hair, preventing the strands from snapping and ripping easily during our daily styling processes such as combing and drying, etc. Due to this strength, your hair is able to grow longer and faster, so next time you notice just how long your hair has gotten, thank Vitamin A! The last, but essential purpose that vitamin A has for your hair, is that it contains antioxidants that help in conditioning and moisturizing the sebum in your scalp. This is the leading cause behind your soft, shiny hair, of course with the help of the other vitamins and minerals you are taking. Some foods that you can eat to include Vitamin A into your diet are cantaloupe, dark leafy greens, spices such as paprika, cayenne pepper, and chili powder, sweet potatoes are loaded with this vitamin, and so are carrots!

Last, but definitely not least: Vitamin E. Vitamin E is an essential necessity for you as it does wonderful things for your hair, your skin, your nails, and inner body functions. For your hair, Vitamin E increases the blood flow and circulation in your scalp, causing less split ends, healthier hair cuticles, no flakes, frizz-free hair, and overall moisture and shine. It really is a wonder-nutrient for your hairs health, so try to eat foods like spinach, nuts, avocados, and fish to increase your vitamin E intake, and get that blood flow going!

Now that you have a better understanding of the benefits each and every vitamin offer you, let’s talk a bit about a brand that I personally use and definitely love, Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nails. I started taking these about 5 years ago and have never allowed myself to run out of these as they have really helped improve the overall health of my thin hair. These vitamins not only offer you the nourishment of the ones mentioned above, but bunch of others that work to improve your hair as well. I have provided a photo, and have listed the ingredients beneath it with all of the vitamins that are in these tablets.

 This product contains Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B-6, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid), Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Citrus Bioflavonoid, Horsetail powder, and Collagen.

This concludes my 5-post hair series! I’d like to thank you so much for reading and I hope this week has given you some newfound knowledge in regards to caring for your hair. I encourage you to try some of the DIY remedies I listed in my second post, to try some of the tips I provided in all of my posts, and to please feel free to provide any feedback you may have. Did my tips work for you? Is there something you would have liked me to have included? Whatever it is, let me know! I hope you have enjoyed my 5-post hair series and I am glad if this was beneficial to you!