Home Remedies to Reverse Greying
It starts with a few strands but is enough to make the hair on your neck stand. Premature greying is an increasing cause of concern among women these days. We all are aware of the life cycle but nobody wants to grow old, leave alone looking old. There are a lot of causes for premature greying. Topping the list is stress, followed by irregular diet, lifestyle and sometimes it is also heredity. While there are specialised hair product and treatments for greying hair, it is best to treat this condition at home.
Here are some home remedies to reverse greying
- Curry Leaves and Coconut Oil
You’ve know curry leaves to add taste to your food. Now see how they revitalize your hair at a root level. Being a rich source of beta-carotene, it stimulates hair growth and prevents hair fall. Coconut oil is nature’s best conditioner for dry, rough hair and makes it lustrous and healthy. So when the two come together, it’s a perfect match.Ingredients- Coconut Oil – 1 cup
- Curry Leaves – handful
Directions
- Boil the curry leaves in the oil for 6 to 8 minutes, or till the leaves turn black.
- Cool, strain and massage your scalp and hair with this 3 to 4 times per week before going to bed
- Wash off with a mild herbal shampoo in the morning.
- Amla and Fenugreek mask
Amla being a rich source of vitamin C is an ancient remedy for reversing greying, treating hair problems and improving hair health. Fenugreek or methi is loaded with vitamin C, iron, potassium, lysine, L-tryptophan and alkaloids that benefit hair by preventing premature greying and hair fall, and scalp dryness which causes dandruff.Ingredients:- Dried Amla – 5 to 6 pieces
- Fenugreek – 1 tbsp
- Coconut Oil – ½ cup
Directions:
- Powder the fenugreek seeds until smooth and set aside.
- Heat the oil, add the amla pieces to it and boil for 5-6 minutes.
- Now add the fenugreek powder and boil for another minute.
- Remove from flame, cool and strain.
- Apply on scalp and hair before going to bed.
- Wash off with a mild herbal shampoo in the morning.
- Black Tea Massage
Black Tea is loaded with antioxidants and caffeine. It is an effective hair growth stimulant and improves strength and elasticity of the hair strands which prevents brittleness and breakage.Ingredients:- Black Tea Powder – 2 tbsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
Directions:
- Boil 2 tablespoons of black tea in 1 teaspoon of salt in water for 2 minutes.
- Remove, cool and strain. Use this to wash or rinse hair but do not use any shampoo.
- Let it dry naturally.
- Repeat it 2 to 3 times per week for best results.
- Onion and Lemon Juice Pack
Colouring your hair regularly? Research shows that deficiency of antioxidant catalase and deposition of hydrogen peroxide in the hair roots are the two chief reasons for premature hair greying. Onion juice boosts up the level of catalase, thus restoring the natural colour of the hair strands. Lemon juice adds a healthy shine to hair and prevents excessive oiliness of hair.Ingredients:- Onion Juice – 3 tsps
- Lemon Juice – 2 tsps
Directions for use:- Mix both juices in a bowl and apply on scalp and hair evenly.
- After 30 minutes, wash off with a mild herbal shampoo.
- Repeat 4-5 times a week for 2 weeks.
Irrespective of all these remedies, ZYX Hair Cream Gel is your go-to product. It not only prevents hair fall but also prevents premature greying. So, it’s time to say bye-bye to grey hair.
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