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Feed Your Roots Foods That Help Your Hair Flourish

You can slap all the oils, masks, and treatments on your hair, but if your body ain’t getting the right nutrients, your hair is gonna let you know. Dry scalp? Breakage? Slow growth? That’s your body screaming “Feed me something real!”

Your hair is just like the rest of you—it thrives when it’s nourished from the inside. So, let’s get into some foods that’ll have your scalp moisturized, your edges coming back strong, and your curls looking healthy.

What’s on Your Plate is on Your Head

Every bite you take is either helping or hurting your hair. Junk food, too much sugar, and dehydration can slow down growth and make your strands weak. But when you feed your body right, your hair will thank you with inches, shine, and strength.

The Hair Growth Grocery List

🛒 Protein Power (For Stronger Strands)
Your hair is made of protein (keratin), so if you’re not getting enough, breakage is bound to happen. Stack up on:

  • Eggs – Packed with biotin and protein, the dynamic duo for hair strength
  • Salmon – Omega-3s to keep your scalp moisturized and flake-free
  • Lentils & Beans – Plant-based protein for the girls who don’t do meat

🥑 Healthy Fats (For Shine & Hydration)
A dry scalp means dry hair, and that’s where healthy fats come in. Load up on:

  • Avocados – Full of vitamin E, which protects your hair from damage
  • Nuts & Seeds – Almonds, sunflower seeds, and flaxseeds keep your hair strong and prevent shedding
  • Olive Oil – Drizzle it over salads, cook with it, or use it in hair masks for an extra moisture boost

🥦 Iron & Zinc (For Growth & Thickness)
Low iron = slow growth and shedding. Don’t let your hair starve! Get your fix with:

  • Spinach & Kale – Iron-packed greens to keep hair follicles healthy
  • Oysters & Red Meat – Zinc levels low? Your hair might be thinning. Add these in to bring back the fullness
  • Pumpkin Seeds – A small snack that packs a big punch for hair growth

🍊 Vitamins That Keep Hair Flourishing
Your hair needs a little bit of everything, so add in:

  • Sweet Potatoes & Carrots – Beta-carotene turns into vitamin A, keeping your scalp from drying out
  • Oranges, Strawberries & Peppers – Vitamin C is key for collagen production, which keeps your hair bouncy and strong
  • Water, Water, Water – Not a vitamin, but if you’re dehydrated, your hair will be too. Drink up!

Feed Your Hair & Watch It Grow

Hair care ain’t just about what you put on your head. It’s about what you put in your body. If you’ve been struggling with growth, try switching up your diet before you switch up your products. Give your hair the nutrients it needs, and it’ll start showing up for you.

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