There are a wide range of hair problems commonly experienced, from premature hair loss, hair shedding, dry hair to oily hair. Most of these are linked to what you eat.
Oily hair is often caused by deficiency of the Vitamin B complex, while dry or brittle hair often suggests essential fatty acid deficiency. Loss of hair colour is a sign of zinc deficiency and hair loss is connected with general nutrient deficiency, especially lack of iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C or lysine.
There are many things that supposedly help correct hair problems, but the most successful method is a blend of nutritional therapy coupled with scalp stimulation (through massaging the scalp or hanging upside down as for a handstand or in several yoga poses) and correcting underlying hormonal imbalances.
Unfortunately, there does not yet appear to be any solution for grey hair and this does not appear to be connected with nutrition.
To assist with your hair problem, you should follow a healthy, balanced diet made up of fruits and vegetables, wholefood carbohydrates and lean protein. You should avoid red meat and alcohol. You should also eat seeds (pumpkin, sunflower or flax) or their cold pressed oils twice daily to receive their essential fatty acids, but should reduce saturated fat intake. You should also avoid stimulants like tea, coffee and chocolate. You should drink plenty of water to cleanse your body.
Supplements will be very important in allowing your body to return to good health. You should consult a nutritionist to devise a supplement programme tailored specifically to your needs, but in the meantime your supplement programme should be made up as follows:
2 x multivitamin and mineral daily - several vitamins and minerals will be helpful, depending on which hair problem you are experiencing. Supplementing individual vitamins and minerals is not advised.
2 x antioxidant - these will protect from free-radical damage
2 x essential fatty acids - these will boost the immune system and improve hair health