I don’t know about other places in the world, but I do know Canada is a real bitch on your hair. In the summer the heat can overproduce oil and in the winter it’s so damn cold that your hair can break off. Literally. Don’t leave the house in minus fortey with wet hair because it will either completely wreck it or you’ll end up with pneumonia. So, while you’re doing your hot oil treatments, leave in conditioners and hair masks, try nourishing your hair from the inside as well. You’ll literally start seeing results within two weeks…..if you aren’t bleaching it non stop. Then I’m afraid nothing is going to help your cause. So give these foods a try and get ready for some great hair days.

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Vitamin C will keep your hair strong and will keep your color really rich and vibrant. Citrus fruits are a great dose of vitamin c.

1. Lemons
2. Oranges
3. Guavas
4. Strawberries
5. Grapefruit
6. Broccoli
7. Tomatoes
8. Kiwis
9. Papayas

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Potassium will keep your scalp healthy, fight dandruff and will prevent hair loss.

1. White Beans
2. Spinach
3. Beets
4. Bananas
5. Avocado
6. Salmon
7. White Mushrooms
8. Prunes
9. Pineapple

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Iron will help to keep your hair follicles healthy and will also keep your scalp oils circulating.

1. Oysters
2. Onions
3. Pumpkins
4. Apricots
5. Raisins
6. Almonds
7. Beans
8. Red Meat
9. Seafood

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Zinc helps you with hair growth and also is great for helping to repair damaged hair.

1. Eggs
2. Liver
3. Squash Seeds
4. Lamb
5. Peanuts
6. Dried Watermelon Seeds
7. Oysters
8. Wheat Germ
9. Spinach

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Vitamin A is a great antioxidant that helps with cell growth and healthy sebum in the scalp.

1. Carrots
2. Sweet Potatoes
3. Turnip Greens
4. Cantaloupe
5. Romaine Lettuce
6. Cheddar Cheese
7. Red Peppers
8. Kale
9. Squash

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You’ve probably already heard about how amazing biotin is for your hair. A lot of people actually take biotin supplements. Biotin helps to strengthen your hair and also prevents breakage.

1. Halibut
2. Swiss Chard
3. Walnuts
4. Cabbage
5. Carrots
6. Raspberries
7. Eggs
8. Almonds
9. Yogurt

Of course if you have any kind of food allergies, you can take vitamins and supplements that will yield the same hair commercial worthy results. Give it a try and see how it works for you. Yes, you might not see the results right away because you probably have a toque pulled down over your eyes every time you leave your house, but come spring you’ll be hair tossing all over the place.

xo Stephanie