Hair and Fasting

[dstdiva]

Does anyone here fast? If so, how does it affect your hair? Do you still take your supplements when you fast? I'm considering doing a "spring-cleaning-detox" type of fast. Thanks!

 

[NYCchild]

I fast and it doesnt affect my hair at all. I do not take any supplements when i fast, - for no special reason except supposedly they slow down the 'cleansing effect of the fast'. and i figure not taking the supp. for a day or two is ok.
Hope this helps

 

[CICI24]

I read about the effect of fasting on hair growth a while ago, and basically it was said to slow hair growth down because your body begins to use the nutrients that are stored for energy and healing itself. the hair/scalp becomes one of the last things to recieve nutrients during a fast.

CICI

 

[Paris Belle]

I think it depends on what type of fast it is and for how long...I plan to start one day fasts once a week (following Queen Afua's plan--in case you've ever heard of her)..You eat vegetarian the day before and the day after the fast and during the fast, you are allowed herbal tea..

I'm not saying that I won't have nutrients on this day, but since it only lasts for a day, it should not hinder growth.

However, it would be different if you do a weekly or monthly fast..

 

[HOTCHOCOLATE]

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Does anyone here fast? If so, how does it affect your hair? Do you still take your supplements when you fast? I'm considering doing a "spring-cleaning-detox" type of fast. Thanks!

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I fasted 2 yrs ago for 2 months and I believe it caused my hair to thin. I think it will depend on how long you fast, now I'm fasting (protein drinks) once or twice a week for weight loss.

 

[Titansgirl]

I also fast, but I really haven't thought about my hair during that time. My mind and soul was focus on the purpose of fasting. Normally we really don't fast that long, so, I figure it shouldn't cause too much damage to our hair. Oh, I don't take any supplements while I'm fasting....

 

[dstdiva]

thanks for all the good info yall. so, do you all just go without all foods for a couple of days or just until sundown or what? i want that will last for a couple of days.

 

[storm]

i fast often and can say that i have not noticed any negatives on my hair at all. i usually fast for a set time for that particular day (i.e. usually fast from midnight to 3 - 6pm the next day) and i drink plenty of water. i also take my vitamins at the meal i eat. the few times that i have fasted for more than 24hrs i drank only water. hope that helps...

 

[dstdiva]

thanks storm!