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Thursday, August 27, 2009

Greying of Hair


Graying of hair is a natural process. Hair turns gradually grey (gray) due to a reduction in the production of melanin pigment in the hair bulb as the age increases. When hair starts greying prematurely, it can cause a great deal of anxiety and hopelessness. Premature graying or falling of hair signifies some deficiency of the body. The quality of hair depends upon the general health. A polluted atmosphere, scorching heat, humid climate affects the beauty of the hair adversely. Likewise, tension, anxiety, grief, disease, frustration or brooding is also harmful. To make dry hair look shiny and healthy, try a soft massage with warm oil.
Premature Greying (Gray) Hair Remedy
Some useful home remedies for greying of hair are given below:
Eat foods rich in iron, minerals and vitamin A and B.
Hair Dye is another option for grey hair but home remedies are best and effective.
Eat foods rich in iodine such as banana, carrots and fish.
Drink butter milk with a 2 teaspoons each of yeast and wheat germ will prevent and cure premature greying of hair.
Grate some fresh ginger. Mix with honey and place it in a jar. Eat 1 tea spoon everyday.
Rub Indian gooseberry ( also known as Amla ) into the scalp regularly. Your grey hair will turn black in one month.
Massage your hairs with coconut oil and lemon juice everyday.
Another good remedy for grey hair: Take 2 tsp henna powder, 1 tsp yogurt, 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, powder, 3 tsp coffee, 2 tsp basil juice and 3 tsp mint juice. Mix all ingredients to make a fine paste and apply to the hair. Wash hair with shampoo after two hours.
In case, you have a lot of grey hair use chemical hair dyes. This is a very popular dyeing method in our country. The dye is more or less permanent and if dyed well, hair looks almost a natural black. Dyes are not affected by the climate, season, water and soap. The dyes are made with chemicals like mercury, hydrogen peroxide and others, and are easily available in the market. For dyeing, wash your hair clean, remove all grease and apply the dye as per instructions with a brush. Dye leaves a black color on fingers and nails which may mar the beauty of hands.

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