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What are the best ways to nourish and maintain a good hair and scalp health?
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Healthy lifestyle: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Drink water. Exercise 30 minutes per day. Get plenty of sleep use a good hairbrush but do not overbrush. Wash hair but do not overwash hair. Use oils and conditioners to keep hair shiny.
Answered 5/25/2017
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Scalp Health: Biotin is important for hair health, but you don't need to take supplements. Just eat a balanced diet that includes some high-biotin foods: eggs, peanuts, almonds, wheat bran, salmon, avocados, and low-fat cheese.
Answered 1/31/2018
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