Does My Hair Need A Pumpkin Spiced Latte?

No questions asked — YES! 

This is not a drill — pumpkins are totally good for your hair. They are super rich in vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for hair health. Here’s a short list of what’s inside our seasonal favorite and how it can help out your hair:

1. Vitamin A: Helps promote hair growth and keeps scalps healthy. 

2. Vitamin C: An antioxidant that helps in collagen production, which is important for hair structure and strength.

3. Vitamin E: Improves scalp circulation and can promote healthier hair growth.

4. Iron: Helps in improving oxygen flow to the scalp, promoting healthy hair follicles.

5. Zinc: Plays a role in maintaining healthy hair and can help prevent hair loss.

Pumpkin can be consumed as part of a balanced diet to help maintain healthy hair and scalp. Pumpkin seed oil is also pretty popular for its potential to help prevent hair loss and help strengthen hair strands, due to its rich content of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and overall rich nutrient profile. 

Here are the key benefits of pumpkin for your hair:

1. Promotes Hair Growth: Pumpkins are rich in vitamins A and C, which are essential for hair growth. Vitamin A helps produce sebum, which keeps the scalp moisturized and promotes hair growth. Vitamin C boosts collagen production, which helps strengthens hair strands.

2. Strengthens Hair: The nutrients in pumpkin — like iron and potassium — help strengthen hair follicles and prevent hair breakage. Iron supports oxygen delivery to hair follicles, promoting strong, healthy hair growth.

3. Prevents Hair Loss: Pumpkin seeds, particularly, contain zinc, which plays a strong role in maintaining healthy hair follicles and preventing hair thinning and hair loss. Zinc also helps balance hormones that can affect hair growth.

4. Moisturizes and Conditions Hair: Pumpkin is rich in fatty acids and vitamin E, which can help moisturize and condition dry and damaged hair.

5. Improves Scalp Health: Pumpkin contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that can help soothe the scalp, reduce dandruff, and prevent scalp infections and irritations, leading to healthier hair growth.

6. Adds Shine and Softness: The natural oils and vitamins in pumpkin can help enhance the natural shine and softness of hair when used on the regular. 

Here are a few fun pumpkin morning smoothies! Really yummy, really good for your hair: 

The It’s A Classic Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
• 1 organic banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice — we like Elmhurst Hazelnut milk — 2 ingredients!)
• Sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• A few drips of maple syrup or honey
• A few drips of vanilla extract
• A handful of ice cubes
• Blend and enjoy! 

The Lookin Proper Pumpkin Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
• 1 organic banana
• 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder (we like Palleo Valley)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice — we like Elmhurst Hazelnut milk — 2 ingredients!)
• Sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
• Sprinkle of cinnamon
• Sprinkle of chia seeds or flax seeds
• A handful of ice cubes
• Blend and enjoy! 

The Pumpkin x Green Goddess Collab Smoothie 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup organic pumpkin puree
• 1 cup spinach or kale
• 1 organic banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice — we like Elmhurst Hazelnut milk — 2 ingredients!)
• 1/2 cup coconut yogurt (we like Cocojune)
• Sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice
• A few drips of honey or maple syrup (optional)
• A handful of ice cubes
• Blend and enjoy! 

Cheers to yoo, your hair, and #PUMPKINSEASON!

PS — don't forget your Juice Drench bun while you're making your pumpkin smoothies!