Tip #3: You are what you eat — or your hair is at least.

Pace says, "Your hair needs the same well-rounded diet that provides all the recommended vitamins, minerals, and nutrients needed for good bodily health." That means a balanced mix of protein, iron, and zinc improves the health of your hair — and quickens growth.



- Fatty acids, like omega-3s, are crucial for hair growth, since they make up 3% of the hair shaft. Foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids include walnuts, almonds, flaxseed oil, and fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel.



- B vitamins, including B-6, B-12, and folic acid, are all important to your hair's health. Good sources of B-6 include bananas and potatoes (both white and sweet), while citrus fruit and tomatoes are packed with folic acid, along with whole grains, beans, and lentils.



- Iron helps increase blood circulation to the scalp by carrying oxygen to the hair follicles. It's found in eggs, spinach, and other dark greens.



- Zinc helps prevent hair loss, so stock up on our favorite aphrodisiac: oysters.

- Major sources of B-12 include meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products.