We all go through that phase when our hair is not at its best. We all hate popping grey hair and it is quite irksome when we try to conceal it. The chemical products we use for our hair contribute to premature greying of hair. It is said that the food we eat plays a huge role in keeping our hair black. A nutritious diet not only keeps you youthful but gives you strong and shiny hair. So here are some of the home remedies to keep grey hair at bay.
1. Amla And Meethi Seeds
Amla is high in vitamin C and can fix all hair woes. Fenugreek is packed with potent ingredients that prevent premature greying of hair. Drink amla juice regularly or give your hair a good massage with amla oil to keep grey hair away. In a bowl, add 6-7 pieces of amla, followed by 3 tbsp coconut oil. Let it boil for a few minutes and add 1 tsp fenugreek powder. Let it cool for some time and then apply it all over your scalp. Wash it off with any mild herbal shampoo.
2. Sesame Seeds Oil
Sesame seed oil is rich in antioxidants and vitamins that reduce grey hair. Incorporating it into your diet or consuming them twice a week prevents grey hair. One of the remedies is extracting the oil from sesame seeds and combining them with olive oil or mustard oil and then applying it.
3. Shikakai Powder
Shikakai powder for hair is one of the best home remedies to treat hair problems. It cleanses your hair, treats itchy scalp and prevents greying of hair. It has been used since ages for its natural properties. To apply shikakai powder, make a paste of it and then mix it with yogurt and apply it on your scalp.
Let it stay for half an hour and then wash it off.
4. Curry Leaves
Curry leaves are high in Beta Keratin and are packed with vitamin B. They contain darkening agents, antioxidants and iron that prevent greying of hair. It promotes melanin which reduces the greying of hair. To reap its benefits, make a paste of curry leaves and mix it with yogurt and then apply it on your scalp. For better results, apply this paste twice a week.
5. Almond Oil
Almonds oil is packed with vitamin E which is a rich source of protein for hair. It makes your root strong, protects against oxidative stress, boosts hair growth and reduces greying of hair. Lemon juice is a natural cleanser for hair and promotes hair growth, reduces frizz and adds shine to your hair. For the mixture, just mix 2 tbsp almond oil and 1 tsp lemon juice. Massage your hair with this mixture. Let the mixture stay for about 30 minutes and then wash it off.
Stay goodbye to chemical treatments to get rid of premature greying of hair and alter your lifestyle patterns like having a balanced diet, quitting smoking, stressing too much, etc and resort to home remedies that can keep grey hair at bay.
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