Marine Liquid Collagen Drink For Women, 14x10ml Sachets

• Eat a balanced diet.
• Take Absolute Collagen daily to supplement your protein intake.
• Wash your hair everyday or every other day, and look for shampoo ingredients such as collagen, wheat protein, rice protein and silica.
• Look for a conditioner that hydrates the hair; ingredients such as glycerine and coconut oil are good hydrators.
• Always use a wide tooth comb when your hair is wet to avoid friction and breakage.
• Use a heat protector spray when styling your hair, and dial down the heat.
• Look after your scalp and give it the same care as the rest of your skin.
• If you are worried, seek professional advice
• this will help you avoid wasting time and money on things that may not work for you.

The hair follicle is the second fastest dividing cell in the body, however it is also a non-essential cell. This causes a conflict, as it has a very high nutritional need, but as it is non-essential our body is very clever and puts it at the bottom of the food chain! For this reason, your hair is very reflective of your diet, physical health, mental health, lifestyle and hair care regime.

The hair follicle needs about 25% of your daily protein intake - this is a lot for a cell that isn’t essential to our general health. Each sachet of Absolute Collagen provides 7.7g of protein and essential amino acids that support the hair, which is why it can improve the texture and boost the appearance of hair as these amino acids start to be absorbed.Also, you should also be looking to have a balanced diet with an adequate supply of protein and iron rich foods.

If your hair is shedding more than is normal or is dull and lacklustre, or your scalp is sore, itchy or flaky, then you should seek professional advice as some key vitamin and mineral levels may be depleted. Blood tests usually give a good indication of what is needed beside protein intake.

Remember, the requirements of your hair are very different than those for your general health which is why hair specialists will give you advice that can be different to the advice your GP will give that relates to your general health and doesn’t focus on the specific needs of the hair and scalp. If supplementation is required it is always best to be sure what you need to take, don’t just go out and buy things off the shelf as these may not contain what you need and won’t give you the results that you are hoping for. In some cases, dietary changes can be enough.

On average our hair grows between ½ cm and 1 cm per month, and there are no scientifically proven products that increase this growth rate. However, there are things you can do to support the best growth possible for your hair:

• A good hair care regime to keep your hair and scalp clean and balanced. This is usually washing your hair daily, using a conditioner to keep it smooth and shiny, and heat protection products to style it.
• A balanced diet with a good protein intake. This will ensure a good level of key nutrients that the hair needs as the second fastest dividing cell in the body.
• Scalp massage, which can stimulate the blood flow in your scalp. In turn, this stimulates your hair follicles to be active and to grow your hair.
• Treat your hair well. Don’t overprocess it with colour or treat it too harshly with heat
• if you damage your hair, it will sabotage your plans for it to grow, because the damage will need to be cut off.

So, although there is no magical formula to instant hair growth, there are steps you can take to boost your hair and scalp health and ultimately boost hair growth.So, there you have it - my guide to some common hair myths and questions.Join me soon when I will be talking to you about active ingredients in hair care products, what to look for and what works, so that you can really make informed choices when it comes to your hair care.

There are lots of ways to keep your hair nourished and well looked after as you age, and especially as you enter the menopause. Start by reviewing your diet, paying close attention to your daily protein intake. If you don’t eat enough protein, and your underlying stored vitamin and mineral levels have been depleted, your hair may shed more than usual and become much thinner through the mid lengths to ends.

Eating a balanced diet is your best defence against hair loss - “you are what you eat” couldn't be truer when it comes to your hair!Make sure your diet includes a balance of protein, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. It is important to ensure that you have some mono-unsaturated oils such as olive oil as well as essential fatty acids too.

I recommend supplementing a healthy diet with a daily dose of Absolute Collagen, as it’s full of nourishing amino acids that your hair needs. Each little sachet of Absolute Collagen packs a mighty protein punch towards your daily requirement and is so quick and easy to take!

Consider taking hair-specific vitamin, mineral and protein supplements to help you achieve the correct balance for healthy hair growth. If necessary, you can also take hair follicle treatments such as Minoxidil.

Plus, get active! You might be surprised to learn that exercise can boost hair health, but activity helps us to manage stress that can have a real negative effect on your hair as it raises the androgen levels in your body.

You don’t need to run a marathon - gentle exercise is very helpful. Yoga is great for helping with relaxation and reducing stress. Walking, attending an exercise class, going for a bike ride - whatever your favourite activity is, getting active will have a positive effect not just on your hair but also the other side effects that come with the menopause such as mood swings, weight gain and insomnia. All of these are important in maintaining a good hormonal balance which ultimately promotes healthy hair growth.