Hair and food? Yes, just like your skin, your hair too reflects the quality of your diet. After all, hair is basically dead cells made up of a protein called keratin that is produced by hair follicles embedded in your scalp and skin. So if your diet is lacking in proteins, your hair start looking dull and dry. Similarly these hair follicles are nourished by blood flow in scalp so if your diet lacks iron (a key part of blood), it shows up damaged hair. Equally important are vitamins (Vitamin B3, B7 & C), minerals (especially zinc) and antioxidants like essential fatty acids. Mini Flat Iron for short hair 2022 If your diet lacks any of these, your hair suffers with lack of shine, stunted growth, excessive hair fall, brittleness and split ends. So, either ensure that your diet is really balanced with adequate amounts of proteins, minerals and vitamins (eat chicken, milk, cheese, eggs, oranges, berries, nuts, flax seeds, fish, and leafy greens etc). And if you can’t do that on regular basis, start taking a good hair growth supplement to meet your hair’s nutritional needs.