When you think about what it takes to get healthy looking gorgeous hair, you immediately think about getting the most expensive hair cut or color and the best hair products. Although this will no doubt make a difference the real key to getting healthy hair is to start form the inside, good diet and hydration are essential to healthy looking hair. A healthy intake of the right vitamins will give you the best results. This does not necessarily mean you should start taking a multi-vitamin, all the essential vitamins you need can be consumed from a healthy balanced diet.

The vitamins essential for healthy skin are:
Vitamin A found in; meat, milk cheese, spinach, carrots and broccoli. Vitamin A helps skin elasticity and helps to prevent wrinkles and aging.

Vitamin C found in; broccoli, strawberries, kale, cabbage and cantaloupe melon. Vitamin C keep your skin well toned and is essential for older skin.

Vitamin E found in; keeps skin moisturised and helps to slow down the ageing process. Vitamin E is found in green leafy vegetables and nuts.

Also important are iron and zinc, iron aids with the transportation of oxygen in your blood to your hair and skin and zinc helps to prevent sagging and wrinkles.

The essential vitamins for healthy hair are:
Vitamin A, which aids in the production is sebum which helps to keep you scalp healthy.

Vitamins E and C aid circulation and help to maintain and restore moisture to your hair.

Vitamin B and Iron, help hair keep it’s natural color and also help to prevent hair loss.

Calcium and magnesium work together to produce healthy hair growth,.

You can help your hair and skin by incorporating more vitamin B into your diet = this can be done by eating; leafy green vegetables, asparagus, broccoli, gains such as millet, brown rice and soy products are all good sources of vitamin B.

Healthy hair most definitely begins form the inside a diet that is high in sugar, salt and animal fats are going to be bad for your hair and skin. Drinking enough water is paramount for the health of your hair. It keeps your body hydrated, helps flush out toxins and also aids digestion which all help the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Adequate water intake is also needed for your hair to maintain it’s moisture levels.

Here are some recipes that you can make yourself at home:

Honey and Olive Hair Mask:
Half a cup of honey
3 tblsp olive oil

Work a small amount through hair at a time until coated.
Cover hair with a shower cap
Leave for 30 minutes
Shampoo and rinse well

Home-made Peel Off Face Mask;
50ml of fruit juice
50ml of herbal infusion tea
1 packet of unflavoured gelatin

pour liquids into an oven proof glass container
add gelatin and stir to dissolve completely
gently heat the mixture in a double boiler for 1 minute stirring continuously

1/ Spread a small layer over your face and leave to dry
2/ Peel it off and rinse with cool water
3/ Pat until dry