You are what you eat -- literally. The quality and condition of your hair is a reflection of your health. Here are some foods you can eat to gain healthier and shinier hair.

SALMON FOR FULLER AND SHINIER HAIR

Fishes with healthy omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, and mackerel good for providing your hair with shine. It also helps to grow hair and keep it shiny and full.

SPINACH OR KALE FOR BRITTLE HAIR

Spinach is full of amazing nutrients. It has tons of vitamin A, plus iron, beta carotene, folate, and vitamin C. These work together for a healthy scalp. They keep your hair moisturized so it doesn't break.

GUAVA TO PREVENT BREAKAGE

This tropical fruit brims with vitamin C. It protects your hair from breaking.

BLACK SESAME FOR NOURISHMENT

Black sesame seed provides nourishment to the scalp and stimulates hair growth. Black sesame seeds can promote melanocyte activity to produce melanin – the pigment responsible for hair and skin colour. They trigger hair growth by nourishing the roots with their rich omega fatty acids content. They also help in moisturising the scalp and improve blood circulation to rejuvenate hair follicles

SWEET POTATOES TO FIGHT DULLNESS

Sweet potatoes are filled with beta carotene and helps dry hair that lost its shine encourage the glands in your scalp to make an oily fluid called sebum that keeps hair from drying out. You can also find beta carotene in other orange vegetables like carrots, pumpkin, cantaloupe, and mangoes.