"Good hair. Good mood. Good day."

Our hair is deeply connected to our identity and self-esteem. Many studies have shown that hair loss—or even just one bad hair day—can negatively affect a person's confidence and self-image. For men and women, an entire multi-billion-dollar industry is built upon the fact that our hair is a major part of our appearance, and many of us are willing to spend big bucks on it.

Here's something you may not have considered: your hair is an extension of your overall health. If you are low in key vitamins and minerals, it can show up in your hair. An iron deficiency, for example, can lead to dry, brittle hair, particularly in women. Hormonal imbalances are another common cause of hair loss—male baldness, for instance, is often linked with excess dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone.

What can be done? In addition to trying natural hair care products, eating plenty of healthy-hair foods, you can nourish your hair even more by supplementing with particular vitamins, minerals, and herbs.

Read about the 8 most essential nutrients for healthy hair »

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