Hair is body’s barometer of good health; hence, hair care is of prime importance.  Lovely, shining hair is one of women's greatest beauty assets and these days men are not far behind either. Given below are some useful tips on hair care that both men and women can benefit from.

Understanding Types of Hair Better Care

There are four types of hair:

• Normal - Hair is shiny but not greasy, and easy to manage.
• Greasy - Hair looks good for a day or two after shampooing, but then quickly becomes lanky.
• Dry - Dry hair is difficult to control after shampooing, looks dull and has ends that are dry and split.
• Greasy dry - Greasy dry hair is greasy nearest to the scalp while the ends are dry.

Eat Well For Healthy Hair 

The beauty of hair depends largely upon on good health and nutrition. Since hair is made from keratin - a protein, a high protein diet can initiate healthy hair growth. Vitamin B complex plays a vital role in hair health and it is advisable to consume foods that contain this in abundance, such as eggs, liver, brewer’s yeast etc. Hair requires other nutrients too like copper, iodine, iron, and these can be assimilated from foods such as green leafy vegetables, fresh fish, eggs, cheese, and meat.

Vital Pointers Regarding Diet and Hair

• Do not eat fried food in you have greasy hair. Opt instead for green vegetables and salads.
• Add a little bit of oil in your diet if you have dry hair. This does not mean that you gorge on fried food. A healthy balanced diet with emphasis upon foods rich in essential oils such as tree nuts, tuna, coconut, etc. will help you turn your tresses into shiny and lustrous crowning glory. 
• Remember to include greens, eggs, and cheese in your regular diet for maintaining your shiny lustre.

A well balanced diet and good general health are essential for having lovely tresses.

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