Hair Care

hair care

Hair is approximately 91 percent protein, and is made up of long chains of amino acids. These chains are found within the fibers of the cortex of the hair. The amino acids of these chains are made up of the elements carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur  and are joined together by peptide bonds. Long chains of these peptide bonds are called polypeptide chains. It has a very specific cycle. There is the anagen, catagen and telogen phases. The phases are in no way coordinated across hairs, so some hairs are in anagen, some are in catagen and some are in telogen. The various different colours are achieved by the number and mixture of these granules, there are two separate types of melanin pigment found. To get darker hair Eumelanin must dominate, while to get red hair it is required that pheonmelanin be most prevalent. Blonde hair is actually produced by having very little pigment.

There are some external factors that  can harm hair, including sun, water, wind as well as poor hair care. For example treating hair with chemicals such as for perms and color may damage the hair as well as too much blow drying and combing. This can cause the hair strands to break. Other effectors include a poor diet, stressful situations, some medications, stress, childbirth, hypothyroidism, perimenopause, and anaemia.  vitamins effect are essential for many part of our body to function properly including our hair, thinning hair could be a consequence of a lack of certain vitamins. Today we'll take a brief look over it.

Some essential vitamins for your hair are:

1-Vitamin A:

Vitamin A protects your hair from damage. It bears antioxidant properties that help keep dangerous free radicals from damaging your hair. It also boosts the production of oil in your scalp. This oil is essential in keeping your hair moist and glowing. It provides some protection against external bacteria that could damage your scalp. Food sources rich in Vitamin A are fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches.

2- Vitamin B:

The many forms of vitamin B benefit hair in their own special ways. Vitamin B3 (niacin) prevents hair thinning, it aids in promoting scalp circulation. Rich food sources include wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey and meat. Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) is known to stave off the graying of hair. Rich food sources encompass whole grain cereals, organ meats and egg yolks. Vitamin B6 helps prevent hair loss altogether by promoting your hair’s general health. Food sources include brewer's yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats and egg yolk. Vitamin B12 also prevents hair loss. Rich food sources include chicken, fish, eggs and milk.

3-Vitamin C: 

Researchers have found that an adequate amount of vitamin C in the diet prevents both discoloration and hair loss. It boosts blood circulation throughout the body, including the scalp. While using vitamin C, be sure to take only as much as your recommended daily allowance. Any excess vitamin C will not be absorbed by the body. Sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, and dark green vegetables.

4-Vitamin E:

As you know, vitamin E is widely known as a skin vitamin, but it has loads of benefits for hair as well. As an antioxidant, vitamin E contributes to your hair’s overall health by fighting off harmful free radicals. Your hair will be safer, sounder and healthier if you supplement it with vitamin E. It is also known to help in the production and repair of hair cells, which in turn prevent split ends while helping your hair grow faster.Vitamin E is also known to maintain the health of your scalp, and it has even been found to help prevent dandruff. it helps in improving the scalp circulation. Food sources rich in vitamin E are vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables. 

5- Vitamin H(Biotin):

It works as an anti aging agent by preventing graying of hair and hair loss. Biotin is found in whole grains, egg yolks, liver, rice and milk.

6-Zinc: 

Zinc helps to stimulate hair growth by helping in the proper functioning of the immune system. Severe deficiency of zinc causes scalp problems and baldness.

7-Iron:

Iron deficiency can also cause temporary hair loss. It is found in meat, folic acid, Green vegetables, apple, and liver.