Flexible shiny vibrant hair is a sign of a healthy, well-nourished body, while dry, dull, lifeless hair is a signal of poor nutrition and poor overall health. Proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals and essential for better hair growth.

Hair shaft is made up of protein. Hair loss and dry, brittle hair results from inadequate protein intake. Hair colour depends on colour pigment melanin, absence of which may results in white hair Fat is essential to luster hair, especially the linoleic acid keeps the sebaceous gland very active.

The sebaceous secretion sebum keeps the hair more shiny, lustrous and flexible.

Vitamin B complex and C also play an important role in keeping the hair healthy. Minerals like iron, selenium and zinc are also essential for your hair.

Follow a low-fat, high protein diet with the minerals, iron, calcium, selenium and vitamins. Limit the intake of coffee, tea, alcohol, and other fluids that increase water loss.

Add more food rich in lenoleic acid such as fish, meat, mild and vegetable oils, Carrot, bears, curry leaves and greens prevent premature graying.

Regular aerobic exercise can help keep androgen levels naturally lower while maintaining overall health and lowering stress, though weight training may have a detrimental effect on hair by increasing testosterone levels.

Immunosuppresants applied to the scalp have been shown to temporarily reverse hair loss, though the possibly lethal side effects of this treatment make it untenable.

Stress reduction can help in slowing hair loss.