The Best Foods for Healthy Skin, Hair and Nails

You too can have healthy, glowing skin and strong nails! Of course we can cheat enhance our natural beauty with makeup and other beauty cosmetics, but the best way to create healthy hair and nails is through our diet.
Diet plays a huge part in making out hair and nails grow stronger, longer and thicker, as well as making our skin smooth and look younger.
Below is a list of my top 5 foods for improving your skin hair and nails:

Water rich fruits

Such as rockmelon and watermellon help to keep you hydrated, making lines less visible. Vitamin C from water rich fruits aids collagen formation, improving your skin's elasticity.

Nuts high in Omega 3

The essential fatty acid found in foods high in omega 3, such as almonds and walnuts, helps to guard against free radicals which cause you to age quicker.

Chickpeas (legumes)

The protein in chickpeas helps the body produce amino acids essential for tissue growth and repair. this means your skin will heal scars and scratches faster as well as reducing dark patches of skin. 

Salmon

Salmon is one of the best food sources for omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon also has selenium and vitamin D Selenium helps to protect the skin from sun exposure and vitamin D helps to keeps your hair and nails strong.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are one of the highst sources containing anti-aging antioxidant lycopene. Lycopene also helps the skin's  to protect itself against harmful UV rays, reducing sunburn risk and premature ageing.

 

The Dandelion Daydreamer; Soft, romantic curls and a floral crown

I've just come across this beautiful romantic half up hairstyle, and i just L.O.V.E. the flattering curls with the flower headband.I call it The Dandelion Daydreamer, after the dress the model wears. It would be perfect for a semi casual romantic date, festival or a fun springtime look. The floral crown adds a fairytale feeling to this pretty style!

Follow the jump for more photos and how to recreate this look :)

Oatmeal Hair Mask

An oatmeal hair mask is one of the simplest hair treatment you can make. It's a bit of a mess to clean up, so make sure you prepare for that in advance – but, I promise, the results are worth it!


 



1/2 cup oats - more if you have long hair
1-2 tablespoons of almond oil
quarter to a half a cup of milk.

1. Mix everything together.
2. Make sure your hair is tangle free and dry, and apply the hair mask from root to tip. 
3. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, rinse with warm water, and shampoo as usual.

How often can i use this hair mask?
By using this treatment once a week or every other week, depending on your hair, you'll see the maximum results!