All about hair and hair care


        ALL ABOUT HAIR AND HAIR CARE
What is Hair Made Of?
The hair shaft is made up of three layers-the hard outer layer the cuticle of keratin scales, the inner cortex of protein fibres and the central medulla that contains a substance similar to bone marrow and is attached to the hair root in the follicle.
The hair is fed by blood flowing to the follicle, which is why circulation in the scalp is vital for healthy hair. Hair grows at a rate of about 1/2 inch a month, or six inches a year and slows down a little with age. The beauty of the hair depends on a good diet. Since the hair is made from a form of protein, a high protein diet of meat, fish, eggs, cheese, and milk is excellent for hair. The valuable vitamins of a 'B' complex , the best source being brewers yeast and liver, calcium, silica, iron, zinc, protein and unsaturated oils. The minerals needed include copper and iron which are found in meat and leafy green vegetables. Iodine is often very low in an average diet, seafood is the best source A good way to treat your hair inside out is to use olive oil dressing on salads.
What Causes Hair Problems?
A poor diet, lack of sleep, stress, hormonal changes, poor elimination, drugs, too much sun, chemical hair care products, perms, hair dyes, over processed hair and lack of scalp massage.
Know Your Hair Type
This is recommended in order that you know which herbs and essential oils to add to your shampoo, conditioners and hair rinses.
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