Given the
current medical options, it seems very certain that the age-related greying
process cannot be reversed or even halted, despite the claims made by a number
of commercial, grey hair treatment manufacturers and their marketers. The
age-related greying process is genetically determined and no remedy exists at
the moment that can either rejuvenate the pigment-producing cells or extend
their productive lives. Having said that, it appears that reversing grey hair
is at least as difficult as reversing baldness. In both cases, one needs to
rejuvenate dead or dying cells. There are some grey hair remedies out there
containing vitamins B in their formula that might be useful for patients whose
white hair is due to a deficiency of one of such vitamins but, in the majority
of people, the onset of grey hair is determined by their genetic make-up,
irrespective of their diet or lifestyle. Hence, you need to accept the fact
that, at this point in time, the only option is to change the colour of your
existing hair. The fresh hair growing from the follicle will continue to be
white.
There are
umpteen reasons that can be held responsible for grey hair, like:
- Ageing or growing older
- Hereditary
- Stress
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- Hypothyroidism
- Albinism
- Vitiligo
- Smoking
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Neurofibromatosis
- Malnutrition
- Pernicious Anemia
- Werner Syndrome
- Tobacco
- Pollution
- Improper care of hair
Remedies for Grey Hair
1. Amla
(Indian Gooseberry)
Indian
Gooseberry or amla is an excellent remedy for treating premature grey hair.
Boil some pieces of amla in coconut oiltill it turns black and massage
your hair with it to cure your grey hair, naturally.
Amla can
also be used in the form of oil or paste. Decoction of amla can cure grey hair
in just fifteen days. To prepare this decoction, soak a few pieces of amla for
a few hours and add 1 spoon of eucalyptus oil. Store this mixture in an iron
container overnight and apply this decoction with an egg, lemon juice and curd
in the morning.
Amla is the
best component for revitalizing pigmentation in your hair. You can even take
the amla juice orally, which not only will cure your hair problem but will also
prove to be a boon for other health related issues.
2. Ginger
Grated ginger
mixed with a tablespoon of honey must be taken on a daily basis for
preventing hair from turning grey.
3.
Coconut Oil
The
well-known medication for various skin problems, coconut oil, also helps in
preventing the growth of grey hair. Massage coconut oil and lemon juice on the
scalp to get black and shiny hair.
4. Ghee
(Clarified butter)
Massaging
with pure ghee or clarified butter, twice in a week, curbs the problem of grey
hair.
5. Curry
Leaves
Boil some
curry leaves in coconut oil till it turns black. Apply this on your scalp as a
hair tonic for treating the problems of hair loss and pigmentation.
Curry leaves
can also be combined and used with curd or buttermilk.
6. Henna
A mixture of
2 spoons of henna powder, 1 spoon of fenugreek paste, 2 spoons of basil leaves
paste, 3 spoons of coffee, 3 spoons of mint juice, and 1 spoon of yogurt is
proved to be very effective for treating grey hair. Apply this mixture
regularly to get good results.
Henna can
also be mixed with coconut oil to get natural dark brown hair. Henna also works
well when soaked overnight and mixed with walnut pulp. This mixture not only
helps in curing grey hair but also gives a shiny touch to your strands.
7. Ribbed
Gourd (Torai)
Boil ribbed
gourd in coconut oil till it turns black for 3-4 hours. Massaging the scalp
with this oil cures premature greying of hair.
8. Black
Tea
Take one
cup of strong black tea and add one tablespoon of salt into it. Massage
your hair and scalp with this water and wash off after an hour. Follow this
remedy regularly to cure the problem of grey hair.
9. Onion
The juice of
onion helps in preventing untimely hair greying, hair loss and baldness.
10. Black
Pepper
1 gm of
black pepper and ½ cup of curd is also a good option for massaging your hair
and scalp to curb grey hair. Lemon juice can also be added to this mixture.
11.
Chamomile
Boil
chamomile powder for 20 minutes in water and strain it after it cools down. To
treat grey hair, apply this brew regularly.
12.
Rosemary
Take an
equal amount of rosemary and sage leaves in one cup of water. Steep and sieve
the liquid to use as a natural hair colorant.
Rosemary oil
can also be applied directly in the hair.
13. Almond
Oil
Mix equal
amount of almond oil, lemon juice, and amla juice. Massage your hair with this
mixture to cure the problem of grey hair.
14. Shikakai
(Acacia concinna)
Soak 3-4
pods of shikakai and 10-12 soap nut seeds in one jug of water, overnight. Boil
it and store this in a bottle as a natural shampoo. Soak a few pieces of amla
separately and boil it to use it as a conditioner. This remedy treats various
hair problems, like hair greying, dullness, thinning, and hair fall.
15. Guava
Leaves
Guava leaves
are also good for turning grey hair black. Just grind some guava leaves and
apply on your scalp on the regular basis.
16.
Amaranth
Apply the
fresh juice of amaranth to preserve and maintain the natural colour of your
hair. It is a very useful home remedy.
17. Aloe
Vera Gel
Apply aloe
vera gel as a therapeutic remedy for premature greying of hair.
18. Mustard
Oil
Take 250
grams of mustard oil and boil it with 60 grams of henna leaves, till it
entirely burns in the mustard oil. Apply this infusion in your hair to get
black and shiny hair.
19. Ashwagandha
(Indian ginseng)
For treating
your grey hair, apply ashwagandha or Indian ginseng on your scalp. It helps in
increasing the melanin content of the hair.
20. Ligustrum
Ligustrum
vulgare or wild privet is a chinese herb that is useful in restoring the
natural colour of your hair.
21.
Biotin
Consume
foodstuff rich in biotin as it slows down the progression of grey hair, naturally.
Foods rich in biotin are egg yolks, tomatoes, yeast, soybeans, walnuts,
carrots, cow’s milk, goat’s milk, cucumbers, oats, and almonds.
22.
Bhringraj (Eclipta alba)
Bhringraj
can be applied either in oil form or can be taken orally to get thick, black and
shiny strands.
23.
Bottle Gourd Juice (Lauki)
Bottle gourd
juice can be applied in hair along with olive oil or sesame oil to treat the
premature pigmentation of hair.
24.
Eugenol Oil (Clove Oil)
Clove oil is
also a good option for curing grey hair.
25. Neem
Oil
Neem oil
also helps in preventing grey hair. The anti-bacterial properties of neem help
in treating other hair problems as well.
25. Black
Walnut
The outer
hulls of black walnuts can be used as a natural hair colorant. Make a decoction
out of black walnut and water and keep on your hair for 30 minutes to
colour your grey hair.
26.
Arnica Oil
Apply arnica
oil to treat untimely greying of hair. It is made from the dried arnica
flowers, which has anti-inflammatory properties that treat premature greying
and hair loss.
27. Brahmi
Hair Oil
Massage of
brahmi hair oil cures hair pigmentation, split ends and baldness.
28. Mango
Seeds
Powder of
mango seeds can be combined with gooseberry powder to apply in hair. This is
also an effective treatment for curing grey hair.
29.
Carrot Juice
Drink a glass
of carrot juice daily to overcome the problem of grey hair.
REMEMBER
- Keep your scalp clean.
- Give space to iron and vitamin rich
diet in your meal.
- Avoid smoking.
- Avoid caffeine, junk food, and
alcohol.
- Ease stress.
- Do exercise.
- Never wash hair with hot water.
- Never comb your wet hair.
- Do not tie your wet hair. Let them dry
first.
- Use mild shampoos and conditioners.
- Don’t use hair products, which contain
harsh chemicals.
- Properly moisturize your strands.
- Cover your hair with a scarf or hat
while going out.
- Massage the scalp of hair with
fingertips to induce blood flow.
- Wear shower caps while swimming as the
chlorine mixed in public pools can damage your hair.