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Make sure you are getting adequate B vitamins for hair health by adding eggs and whole grains, nuts, seeds, and molasses to your diet. The B vitamins 3, 5, and 6 are essential for radiance; B² for repairs. Levels of the mineral silica, which strengthens nails and teeth as well as hair, decrease with age. Good foods for hair health include fruit and vegetables, small oily fish, seaweed, olive oil, nuts, and seeds. Drink nettle tea for body and shine.

When the scalp feels rough add 1 tbsp a day of hemp oil to salad dressings to moisturize from the inside out.

Dandruff shampoos may contain fungicides and other ingredients that can exacerbate an already dry, irritated or sensitive scalp. Opt instead for a once-a-week oil treatment and circulation enhancing massage.

When choosing natural shampoos, don’t worry if they don’t foam: mild surfactants that don’t irritate the scalp or pollute the marine environment don’t seem to lather as exuberantly as chemical detergents. Don’t be tempted to use more product than is recommended just because you are accustomed to more bubbles.

Look for mild cleansers with botanical ingredients that protect hair from fallout and breakage. Burt’s Bees Super Shiny Grapefruit and Sugar Beet Shampoo and Conditioner use marula oil to soften the scalp and add shine. Jurlique’s Sandalwood Shampoo and Herbal Protein Conditioner suit brittle hair and dry scalps.

If you mix conventional products not intended to be used together you risk setting up chemical reactions that lead to the production of potentially carcinogenic nitrosamines. Avoid products containing DEA and TEA (di- and triethanolamines) to cut out the risk.

Add 1 drop each essential oils of lavender and rosemary to 1 tbsp shampoo before application. (Omit rosemary oil if you have epilepsy.)

Place a handful each of rosemary, sage, nettle, and goosegrass (cleavers) leaves in a bowl and pour over hot water. When cool, pour over clean, wet hair and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse. These herbs can prevent dandruff, inhibit graying, soothe scalp soreness and reduce hair loss.

Add 1 drop essential oil of cedarwood to 1 tbsp shampoo before application as a tonic for the hair.

Add 1 drop essential oil of tea tree to 1 tbsp shampoo before application for its cleansing properties.