Let’s clear this up first:
No amount of oiling will save your hair if your diet is all chai, biscuits, and instant noodles.
Hair grows from what you feed your body. If your nutrition is off, your roots weaken first.
What your hair needs to stay thick and strong:
Protein – Your hair is basically protein. No protein = weak, thin strands.
Think: dal, chana, rajma, paneer, curd, eggs, peanuts, soy, fish.
Iron – Low iron is one of the biggest reasons for hair thinning in Indian women.
Add: spinach, beetroot, dates, jaggery, pomegranate, lentils.
B vitamins & biotin – Help with growth and strength.
Found in: nuts, seeds, bananas, whole grains.
Healthy fats (Omega-3) – Keep your scalp happy.
Get them from: walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, mustard oil, small fatty fish.
Easy upgrade:
Just add one protein item and one iron-rich food to your daily meals. No fancy diet plans. Small changes add up.
And yes, drink more water. A dry scalp doesn’t grow happy hair.