You want hair so healthythat it shines. But can anything other than good genes turn you into a walking shampooad?

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Yes, says dermatologist Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, with the help of some nutrients and products.

Coloring, blow-drying and overwashing can all harm your hair, but there are also some other landmines to watch out for, such as:

A well-balanced diet is the first key to top-notch tresses. But you may still need extra help to kick-start your hair restoration.

Yourprimary care doctor or dermatologist can help you safely determine which hairgrowth shampoos and supplements would be the most appropriate, Dr. Khetarpalsays.

Here are six to consider for a full head of luxuriouslocks:

Dr. Khetarpalsays that success depends more on the duration of hair loss than anything else.People who have been losing hair for only two or three years are more likely tosee noticeable results than those losing it for 10 or 20 years, she explains.

You may be able to restore your hair to what it was likefive years ago, but not much beyond that. Those are the hair follicles that canbe woken up with nutritional supplementation and medical treatments, she says.Hair that has become too thin and fine can no longer penetrate and exit thesurface of the scalp. You have to be reasonable with your expectations.

And, always talk to your doctor if you start shedding morehair than is normal for you.

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The Best Vitamins, Supplements and Products for Healthier Hair - Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

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