For these foods to work, aim to include at least one or two of them in your daily meals. Pair them with vitamin C-rich foods like amla, guava, or lemon to boost the absorption of protein and iron.
And while you’re feeding your hair from the inside, don’t skip external care. A weekly warm oil massage with coconut or mustard oil can improve blood flow to the scalp and nourish roots directly.
Finally, avoid crash diets. When your body doesn’t get enough nutrients, it prioritises vital organs over your hair, leading to dullness and shedding.
Protein is the single most important nutrient for hair growth, and our traditional Indian diet already offers plenty of rich, affordable sources. By adding paneer, almonds, kala chana, moringa, and pumpkin seeds into your meals, you’re not just feeding your body, you are giving your hair exactly what it needs to grow faster, stronger, and healthier.