Achieving the super-straight (ultra-sleek ‘Glass Hair’ made famous by Kim Kardashian and inspired by oh-so-many TikToks) is possible thanks to at-home styling tips and modern hair products. But if you’re hoping to give your own hair a fighting chance of achieving the look, experts say you might need to think bigger than just your strands.
Shiny hair may not start with your hair at all but with diet and the scalp, dermatologist Dendy Engelman told us.
“Healthy fats, vitamin A, vitamin B and iron are all important nutrients for healthy hair,” she explains.
If you’re not getting the right amount through diet, Dendy recommends adding a supplement such as Nutrafol to your daily routine.
Whether for shine or growth, hair supplements have been all the rage. Olly’s Heavenly Hair doubled in sales last year according to their press team.
Additionally–scalp care is uber-important, too. “Healthy hair grows from a healthy scalp, so taking proper care of the scalp is crucial for strong, beautiful hair,” she advises.
What does scalp care entail? To start, you’ve got to get a good clean.
“It’s important to exfoliate and clarify the hair and scalp in order to remove any buildup of products and dead skin cells, which can lead to undesirable skin conditions on the scalp and stunt hair growth.”
