First, hydrate like a pro. For every alcoholic drink, down a glass of water. This isn’t just for avoiding hangovers—it keeps your scalp hydrated and your hair follicles plump. Think of water as your hair’s secret weapon.
Second, choose your drinks wisely. Clear spirits with soda water and lime are lower in sugar and histamines than a sugary cocktail or a heavy stout. And try skipping the salted nuts—sodium dehydrates you even faster.
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Third, boost your nutrition on drinking days. Pop a B-complex vitamin, eat some spinach (for iron), or snack on pumpkin seeds (zinc). Your hair will thank you more than your liver will.
Finally, give your hair a break between nights out. If you drink heavily on Saturday, go alcohol-free on Sunday and Monday. That “recovery window” allows your follicles to bounce back before you test them again.
