Hair loss is a common occurrence for both men and women. Several factors contribute to increasing risks of hair loss. Some of these include stress, hair products, medications, hormonal changes, and even a family history of pattern baldness. Another factor you need to think about is food. An unhealthy diet affects hair loss, and many often overlook it.

Hair cells are the second fastest-growing cells in the body, with roughly 120,000 hairs found on your scalp. Much like our tissues and vital organs, your hair needs an ample amount of nourishment to grow. However, the body doesn’t prioritize the hair when it comes to the distribution of nutrients. As a result, nutritional imbalance usually shows in the form of hair loss.

A balanced and nutrient-rich diet helps you to retain a healthy crowning glory. With said, not all types of diets prevent your hair from falling off. Some dietary restrictions increase the risk of hair loss. To make sure that won’t happen, here is how your diet affects hair loss.

Undergoing extreme weight loss diets can most likely lead to hair loss, with most experiencing it within 3-6 months after starting. 

As we established, meals that we perceive as part of a ‘healthy diet’ may not be optimum in maintaining hair growth. It is common for a lot of diet regimens to focus on fueling the body with specific nutrients but may lack others. Your body needs an adequate number of calories, with balanced amounts of proteins, complex carbohydrates, iron, vitamins, and minerals to make sure your hair follicles are nourished. Leaving one out of your diet affects hair loss problems.

Diet plans usually include mainly fruits, vegetables, and minimal protein and calories. On the other hand, meals high in protein and fat contain only a few carbohydrates or none at all. If you are already encountering the side effects of your weight loss, a balanced, healthy diet can reverse hair loss within six months.

When thinking about your meals, keep it, not only healthy but also balanced. However, planning may be confusing, especially for those who are only starting to understand how their diet affects their hair loss problems. Here are some tips you can consider to make sure you create a meal plan that nourishes your crowning glory.

Stay Hydrated

Just like your skin, your scalp needs to stay hydrated to create a healthy growing environment for your health. Drink 1.5-2 litres of water a day, depending on your daily activities and climate.

Eat Breakfast

As the saying goes, “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” and that rings true for your hair. The energy for hair cell formation is lowest when you wake up. Eat a nutritious breakfast, rich in protein and complex carbohydrates to give your body and hair a nutritional boost first thing in the morning.

Eat Sufficient Protein

Your hair primarily consists of protein, and adding protein to your diet helps revitalize your hair. Include adequate portions of high protein foods, such as lean meats, fish, chicken, beans, nuts, tofu, and eggs, during breakfast and lunch.

Consume Enough Iron

Iron levels are crucial for hair growth. You may opt to add an iron nutritional supplement alongside your meals. For women, consume lean red meat at least twice a week, especially during menstruation. 

Include Lots of Vitamin C

Iron and Vitamin C goes hand-in-hand. Vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from food. Alongside iron-rich food, drink a glass of fresh orange juice or eat fruits and vegetables for your daily dose of Vitamin C. Guava and citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C.

Limit Dairy Consumption

Dairy products are excellent sources of calcium. With that said, if you experience eczema or psoriasis, dairy can trigger these conditions further. Make sure to limit your consumption of whole milk, cheese, and other dairy products.

Keep Healthy Snacks

Being on a healthy diet doesn’t mean you cannot treat yourself. In fact, your body loses energy to form hair cells four hours after eating a meal. Eating snacks help you maintain energy for hair formation. However, keep it healthy with complex carbohydrates such as wholemeal bread and crackers, or even fruits and vegetables.

Try Various Foods

Sticking to the same meals every day is not only tiring to the palate, but it also becomes insufficient in giving your body nutrients in the long run. Eating a wide range of food helps you cover and consume various vitamins and minerals.
Following these tips, while helpful, doesn’t make you free from the risks of pattern baldness. As mentioned earlier, other factors, other than diet, affect hair loss. However, do not worry. If you are currently experiencing hair loss, and can’t wait a whole six months for your diet to show results, there are solutions available for you. One hair loss treatment gaining popularity is scalp micropigmentation.

Scalp Micropigmentation is a cosmetic procedure that replicates the look of hair using specialized pigments. 

As it has grown in popularity, especially in Singapore, it is not hard to find a studio that works with state-of-the-art equipment and highly trained artists. Another thing to be keen on is the pigments to be used for your procedure. One popular pigment brand in Singapore is Swiss Color. 

Swiss Color is a global company that offers an array of high-quality pigments. The company invested in years of research and development to come up with their pigments that are safe and free of heavy metals. Swiss Color introduces a wide array of pigments, in different shades, for various semi-permanent makeup procedures to achieve your desired, natural-looking results.

Swiss Color also trains semi-permanent makeup artists to master the principles of semi-permanent makeup and micropigmentation. Look for certified Swiss Color Artists in Singapore to get the best results for you.

To learn more about Swiss Color, you can visit our website.