Aside from cleaning, conditioning, and using products to make your hair silky and shiny, your diet also plays a huge role in its health. Here are some essential vitamins and minerals you'll need for strong tresses. Iron-rich foods such as lentils, potatoes with skin, peanuts, sunflower seeds, tofu, molasses, flaxseed, oysters, beef, chicken, shrimp, and trout are necessary for strong hair. Read more

You're asking and I'm answering . . . Dear Fit, I'm really worried. Every time I wash my hair, I notice gobs of strands in the drain. I'm also noticing a lot in my brush. When I look at my hair, it doesn't seem like it's thinning, so is this normal or something to worry about? — Possibly Balding Brandy Many women are concerned about their hair falling out. Just so you know, losing between 40 Read more

Now that it's cold outside and you've got the heat pumping inside, your hair must be screaming for moisture. Here's a great tip I learned from my hair dresser. Whether your hair is dry to begin with, or just dry during the winter, choose a shampoo and conditioner that's recommended for permed or color treated hair. Even if you don't have a perm or highlights you can take advantage of the hair Read more

Sometimes a bad hair day is inevitable. You woke up late and didn't have time to shower. Or the humid weather is the culprit. Maybe you're just in dire need of a good haircut. A great way to prevent a horrible do is to work from the inside-out. We all know that what we put in our bodies can reflect how we feel and look. If you take a multi-vitamin, then you're already doing your lovely Read more