Although we no longer need hair for warmth and protection the way primitive man once did, hair still plays an enormous role in how we feel about ourselves. Our hair is one of the most dramatic and beautiful adornments we possess. In terms of color, texture, and style, hair makes dramatic, personalized statements about who we are. The hair styles we wear are an expression of the current mood of society and have always changed to reflect the changes in our attitude and culture.

Although a healthy diet does not always guarantee healthy hair and scalp, you are what you eat. Your body cannot produce healthy hair without the proper nutrients. The body can produce 11 of the 20 amino acids that make up hair, but the remaining nine must come from your daily diet. Proteins like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy products are good sources of these amino acids, as are food combinations like peanut butter and bread, rice and beans, and beans and corn.