Almonds are super packed with vitamins and minerals that contribute to healthy skin, hair and body. In whatever form you get it; sweetened, salted, shelled or unshelled, almonds are your best bet for nourishment and revitalization.
Today, we are focusing on the benefits of almonds for hair. Check out 6 amazing things almonds can do to your hair.
Strengthen Hair
Almonds contain fatty acids, vitamins A, D, B1, B2, and B6 and biotin which penetrates the hair strands to soften and strengthen your hair. These nutrients are hair-friendly and they work to leave your hair healthier than they met it.
Speed Up Hair Growth
The high amount of magnesium in almonds boosts hair growth. Hair loss has been traced to deficiency in magnesium so eating almonds or applying almond oil enhances hair growth for treated and natural hair.
Treat Dandruff
Almonds contain anti-inflammatory properties that help to combat dandruff. They nourish, moisturize and remove flakes from the hair. Mix almond oil with any carrier oil, such as neem oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and massage into the scalp.
Control Frizz and Split Ends
Almonds are rich in vitamin E, anti-oxidants and fatty acids which condition the hair follicles and help to tame unmanageable frizz to give you healthy long hair.
Prevent Grey Hair and Scalp Inflammation
Almonds properties such as anti-oxidants and vitamins delay the premature graying of hair. They also work to reduce scalp inflammation as a result of hair styling tools and other hair products.
How to pick the best Almonds?
Buy almonds that are light brown, uniform in size and weight. They should be free from cracks, spots and rancidity. To check for rancidity, cut the almond into half, look out for yellow or honeycomb texture. Packaged almonds should be sealed properly before being put in the refrigerator to avoid mold.
