Premature greys are something that we all deal with. While owning and sporting your greys in style is an absolute delight (click here to read about some amazing women doing just that), if you wish to cover it up, there’s nothing wrong with that either. “People think of premature greying as a sign of ageing, but it is not. It happens when your hair follicles produce less pigment, called melanin. It could be influenced by genes, iron deficiency, anaemia, overusing shampoo, excessive exposure to UV rays and lack of proper diet,” shares Ritika Jayaswal, CEO and Founder of Nourish Mantra.
Home Remedies To Reverse Greying Of Your Hair
One of the best ways to fight greying of your hair is to eat right. Include lots of greens, a beet, fresh fruits and vegetables, and yoghurt in your daily diet. Next up, don’t turn to chemicals to help you fight the grey; instead, give these five natural ingredients a try. Ahead Ritika breaks down the best ingredients for fighting the greys.
Black Sesame Seeds
“Black sesame seeds are a traditional and popular remedy for blackening your hair strands. The power of antioxidants in this ingredient provides hair nourishment, revives hair growth and enhances the blood flow to the scalp. It resolves the root cause of grey hair and turns them into its natural colour by promoting melanin activity in the hair follicle,” shares Ritika.
Rice Water
“Rice water is a long hair care ritual in ancient Asian culture. Considered a potent ingredient in reversing greys, this hair rejuvenator is filled with the goodness of minerals, amino acids, antioxidants,
fibre, magnesium, zinc and vitamins B & E,” explains Ritika.
“Using fermented rice water reduces the pH level, but that’s not the only thing. It also encourages cell regeneration and promotes the production of melanin for hair. You can try the Anti-Graying Rice Water Hair Serum from Nourish Mantra, which guarantees results in just 90 days. It feeds the hair with required nutrients and stimulates melanin synthesis restoring your natural hair colour,” she further adds.
Amla
“Amla is a standard gold ingredient for premature hair greying. It controls the imbalance of
enzymes and poor nutrition. This restricts the growth of white streaks and is one of the best hair care ingredients. The richness of iron in amla makes the hair pigment darker. Vitamin C and antioxidants in these green Indian gooseberries fight external damage and reduce the chance of grey hair,” explains Ritika.
Hibiscus Flower
“A beautiful reddish-pink flower full of antioxidants and vitamins is required to produce the dark pigment that gives your hair its natural colour,” explains Ritika. “Ayurveda and science always support this ingredient and talk about it as a natural hair dye to mask stubborn grey hair.”
Fenugreek Seeds
Ritika shares, “A power-packed ingredient that is high in potassium and amino acid content, the seeds tackle the problems of grey hair. The protein and lecithin in these seeds prevent various scalp concerns and curb the growth of grey hair.”
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