Eat your protein
It's not just for the gains: Protein also helps in making sure your hair stays strong and healthy. Protect your hair from the inside out by chugging some protein shakes from time to time, or by making sure you're eating protein-rich food.
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Take your vitamins
Aside from protein, taking your vitamins also helps in keep your strands strong, while also promoting hair growth. Make sure you're getting your daily dose of vitamins A, B12, C, D, E as well as iron and zinc — if you're unsure where to start, there are vitamins specially formulated for promoting hair, like the new Evolution_18 Strengthen Capsules, $30. You'll also want to eat a healthy balance of leafy greens, eggs, fish, beans, and lean meats.
Sweat it out
Nope, this isn't just a scheme to encourage you to go to the gym regularly. Exercising is known to reduce stress which a potential trigger for hair loss. When you exercise, you also increase blood circulation which can also improve your scalp health.
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Massage scalp with essential oil
Bring those essential oils you use for your skin care regimen up to your scalp. Essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, jojoba, and coconut can potentially help promote hair growth and prevent shedding. Massage them into your scalp and leave it for an hour — it's quite the relaxing treat, since they smell amazing.
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Wear loose hairstyles
If you're a gal who loves to wear tight braids and ponytails, you might want to loosen up a little and wear kinder hairstyles instead. Tight pulls caused by these hairstyles may lead to hair loss or thinning especially on your hairline where delicate strands grow. It's also recommended to use less elastics or other ties with metal to prevent tangles. Instead, try something a little more gentle like the popular Invisibobble, $8.
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