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July 22, 2026
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Morning! Healthy hair doesn’t happen by accident. It takes patience, consistency, and a whole lot of care.
So I spent the month of July putting together our all-time best best tips for keeping your strands strong, from
avoiding damage to
addressing premature graying.
PS: If you are reading this newsletter because someone forwarded it to you, subscribe here to keep on receiving it.
xx take care of yourself,
Alexandra Engler
mindbodygreen beauty director
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5 nutrients to boost hair growth
Every hair your body grows requires a steady supply of protein, vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.
Including the below…
- Amino acids: The building blocks of keratin (what your hair is made of). Without
enough protein, the body doesn’t have the raw materials to build new keratin cells.
- Find in: Eggs, Greek yogurt, fish, chicken, tofu, beans, lentils, collagen & protein powders
- Iron: Helps deliver oxygen to hair follicles, supporting healthy growth.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional causes of hair shedding, especially among women.¹
- Find in: Red meat, lentils, spinach, pumpkin seeds, multivitamins
- Vitamin C: Helps your body absorb iron,
supports collagen production around the follicle (important for follicle strength), and fights free radicals that can impede hair growth.
- Find in: Citrus, strawberries, kiwi, bell peppers, broccoli
- Ceramides: Support a healthy, hydrated scalp barrier. Emerging research suggests
dietary ceramides may also improve hair fullness and reduce breakage.²
- Find in: Wheat germ, brown rice, sweet potatoes, spinach, beets, skin care supplements
- Vitamin D: Low vitamin D levels are linked to certain forms of hair loss.³ Since it's difficult to get enough from food alone, testing can help determine if supplementation makes sense.
- Find in: Fatty fish, egg yolks, fortified milks, supplements
Because hair isn't essential for survival, it's one of the first things your body deprioritizes during times of nutrient shortages, illness, or stress.
So if you’ve been noticing hair loss, graying, or other changes, it's worth taking a closer look at your diet.
+ Eat up
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Healthier hair & skin starts in the shower
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There’s a secret reason you might be dealing with irritated skin or frizzy hair, and it has nothing to do with the products you’re using.
Hard water impacts about 85% of the country. High mineral content can lead to dry skin and rough hair.
Reduce your exposure with
Seventy Co’s filtered showerheads. Their KDF and calcium sulfite filters remove chlorine, heavy metals, and other impurities.
Just by taking a shower, you’ll notice
softer, calmer skin and shiny, smoother hair in no time.
Here’s why
these showerheads get the mbg-stamp of approval:
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4+ spray settings from massage to full spray
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Water saving with maximum shower pressure
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Under $100 — less than many competitors
It's an easy upgrade with benefits you'll notice every day, whether you opt for
the fixed or
magnetic handheld design.
+ Learn more
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Beauty Break: How to deal with frizz, flat roots & heat damage more…
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 Image by Todor Tsvetkov / iStock
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Healthier hair & skin in one shower
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“This showerhead has changed my life. I felt the
difference on my skin and hair after the first use. I genuinely feel cleaner, and my skin and hair look healthier already.”
— mbg tester
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Everything Is Scalp Care: Massages
Everything that
impacts your skin impacts your scalp.
So just in the same way a facial massage can boost blood flow, reduce inflammation, and smooth fine lines, a scalp massage comes with a host of benefits for follicle and hair health.
In fact, research shows that it improves hair density and thickness.
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One study found that those who received a daily four-minute scalp massage saw a notable increase in hair thickness.⁴
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Another study found that when 300+ participants followed a specific massage regimen, nearly 70% reported improved hair thickness at the end.⁵
Feels great. Improves hair. Win-win, no?
+ Massage it out
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Hope you enjoyed this little break—have a
beautiful rest of your day.
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Want more from mindbodygreen? Find us here:
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Alexandra Engler
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Senior Beauty Director
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Citations
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J Korean Med Sci. 2013 Jun 3;28(6):934–938. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2013.28.6.934
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Int J Cosmet Sci. 2024; 46: 284–296. https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.12929
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J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021 Nov;20(11):3407-3414. doi: 10.1111/jocd.14421
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Eplasty. 2016 Jan 25;16:e8
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Dermatol Ther (Heidelb) 9, 167–178 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1007/s13555-019-0281-6
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Just a heads-up: Everything in this newsletter is for general info only—not medical advice. We always recommend checking in with a healthcare professional before making any health decisions. Our product picks and reviews reflect our editors’ opinions unless we say otherwise. We sometimes link to other sites, but we’re not responsible for their content.
*These statements haven’t been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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