Essential Vitamins for the Hair

You can imagine that all vitamins are essential for all parts of our body, including the hair, but here you might find how and why

VITAMIN A

Vitamin A, besides being a major factor in immune function and in hair growty,  aids the production of sebum, that oily substance produced by the skin glands, which in turn moisturises the scalp and keeps hair looking lovely

VITAMIN B

Vitamin B especially Biotin (B9) is essential for helping with hair growth and preventing hair loss

VITAMIN C

Vitamin C has antioxidant properties and plays a role in the fighting off free radicals.  Also needed for the production of collagen, it is essential for the hair.  It also helps the absorption of iron and therefore ensuring nutrition going to the hair follicles

VITAMIN D

A deficiency in Vitamin D can lead to hair loss (alopecia) and/or premature greying of the hair.  So make sure to get lots of sun and/or take a vitamin D supplement

By eating a balanced diet and getting all these above mentioned vitamins into your daily intake of nutrition, along with iron and calcium, you are bound to have healthy and happy hair.