Eating the right foods is key to smooth, shiny, and healthier hair. The British Daily Mail has published a list of "natural hair mask" foods summarized by British nutrition expert Shauna Wilkinson.
Salmon
Salmon is an important source of omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids have anti-inflammatory properties, help open hair follicles on the scalp, and improve dry scalp and lackluster hair.
Spinach
Spinach is rich in vitamins B, C, E, and nutrients like potassium, calcium, iron, and magnesium. Eating spinach to boost iron can increase the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells, making hair follicles healthier and hair shinier.
Sesame Spinach
Lentils
The primary component of hair is protein, so the protein-rich lentils can enhance hair's flexibility and benefit its health.
Sweet Potatoes
The beta-carotene abundant in sweet potatoes can be converted into vitamin A in the body. A deficiency in vitamin A can lead to dry skin, which in turn affects the scalp, causing dandruff to increase.
Air-fried and Roasted Sweet Potatoes