How to Have Healthier Glossier Hair
Healthy glossy hair can be achieved when incorporating healthier foods & natural products. Find out how my hair has improved and how you can improve yours too...
Once I started eating a healthier diet, taking supplements and and using natural products I have found my hair quality better than ever and instead of having to wash it every other day, I can now leave it for at least a week without having to wash it. Some of my tips are below…
I found that eliminating dairy products and sugar has a positive impact on my hair as well as my health. Eating whole grains, plant based protein and some organic animal protein, a wide variety of vegetables and sea vegetables.
The sea vegetables, which contain 10x minerals than land vegetables, consisted mainly of Nori (especially when I made my own sushi – without raw fish), Arame, Dulse, Wakame and Hijiki (which is the most renowned sea vegetable to promote healthier hair) as it purifies the blood of damaging toxins and apparently has 16 times more calcium than milk per unit measure. Also eight times the amount of iron as beef. According to Japanese folklore, eating hijiki is better than any shampoo when it comes to keeping hair thick and glossy.
As well as changing what I ate and introducing natural products I also found ways to relax and reduce stress, imrove my sleep and practice some Yoga, Yoga Nidra meditations, Tai Chi, Qi Gong etc, which helped my hair growth as well as my general health.
Did you know that most hair care products & treatments contain a cocktail of chemicals that release toxins into the body via the scalp and skin? Even just inhaling them can have negative health implications. They contain chemicals like resins, plastics, waxes and silicones. These are derived from petroleum by-products formulated to cosmetically coat your hair shaft. They coat the surface of your hair which creates shine and volume so your locks look glossy and gorgeous.
Over time though these very ingredients build up on your hair shaft making it look lifeless, dull, frizzy, and difficult to manage. This is the reason that you will be told to rotate your shampoo and hair products.
The toxic ingredients to look for that will have this effect:
- Dimethacon
- Cyclomethicone
- Acrylates
- Copolymers
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Paraffin Waxes
The good news is that there are natural alternatives that contain healthy ingredients to give a natural shine and improve the condition of your hair without causing any harmful side effects.
There are many shampoo and conditioner products in liquid and bar form you can buy from health shops and many are listed on The Natural Dispensary - see details below.
I'm not keen on using chemicals on my hair, especially at the roots and I'm always looking for the most natural hair care. When I came across Ayluna plant-based hair dyes I thought I'd try one. They are 100% organic and 100% herbal/vegan, free from ammonia, peroxides, resorcinol and PEG's, scents and preservatives, suitable for pregnancy and nursing and a long-lasting dye that is suitable for concealing grey hair. There a several shades although they don't lighten hair. They have other natural hair products too such as shampoo and conditioner without silicone, synthetic fragrances, dyes, and preservatives. See more on the Ayluna website.
I tend include natural supplements such as Marine Phytoplankton, Spirulina, Chlorella etc. which you can buy at health shops - in store and online, as well as online store, The Natural Dispensary – see details below. If you'd like me to send you more details of any of the supplements I take and give you any discount codes (non are network marketing), please free free to get in touch by email - julie@juliesilver.co.uk or on my contact page.
For the past 4 months I've been taking a product called Bio Normalizer, which is a 100% pure and natural
Fermented Green Papaya Enzyme that is a natural antioxidant supplement. It has been proved to improve the health of the liver and gut. It has also been reported to help with sleep quality as well as stress and is great for anti-ageing. This will all help with having better quality hair. I noticed a difference since taking them for even a few months with my hair, skin, gut health, sleep and general health. The tablets are available in the UK and are more cost effective than the powders. They come in 540 tablet bags. To get a
5% discount quote code
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CLICK HERE to see more details and order via the website (scroll down the page to see the tablets listed).
If you are deficient in the mineral silica it can lead to your hair not having any lustre or shine. The tissue salt silica can bought from health shops and online. New Era have fast melt soft tablets. If you take 3 of the tablets three times a day for one month you should notice a difference. They can be bought from The Natural Dispensary (see details below) or other health shops and online.
Using a silk pillowcase can help your hair retain moisture and lessen any frizz which is beneficial to keep hair looking better after sleeping. The cheapest one I've come across, which is excellent quality is from Cliffton Silk Gifts. You can read all about the benefits on their website.
You can buy many of the natural health products mentioned above from Natural Dispensary – www.naturaldispensary.co.uk Complete the online registration form, putting Julie Silver in the box which asks for the name of the Practitioner who referred you. You will need to register to see the prices and order. Postage is free if you spend £40 or more.
More details about natural supplements, health information & recipes in my book Food Awakening – Nutrition for NOW which is available to buy in paperback. CLICK HERE for more details about the book. If you want to buy a copy please email me: julie@juliesilver.co.uk or get a copy from Amazon
What you eat can help your hair quality as well as being beneficial for feeling and looking fabulous. If you would like to learn about and taste wheat/gluten-free, dairy-free, sugar-free, vegan, health promoting foods you may want to book a session email me if you would like more details: julie@juliesilver.co.uk
Wishing you love & sparkly wellness wishes,
Julie xxx
Vitality Fairy™
Author of Food Awakening – Nutrition for NOW & Fertility Naturally e-book
