Solutions To Premature Greying:
Both men and women are susceptible to premature greying. During premature greying, you may also face hair loss. When the grey hair start to appear, in the beginning it is covered by the dark hair. Few strands will be seen, but as the growth of grey hair advances, then you will find grey hair more noticeable. There is little that you can do to prevent grey hair from appearing if it is hereditary. There is no cure for this disorder, but preventive measures can be taken to prevent premature grey hair from increasing. They are:
1. Diet: Diet plays a major part in the prevention of grey hairs. Examine your eating habits. Eat lots of fruits and vegetables like bananas, carrots, seafood, etc. Curry leaves are good for preventing of grey hairs. People who take lots of curry leaves in their food have lustrous hair. Drink buttermilk with 2 tsps each of yeast and wheat germ. Vitamin A- dark green vegetables and yellow fruits and vegetables. Vitamin B- fresh green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, cauliflower, cereals, yogurts and bananas, Minerals- Zinc, iron and copper are found in red meat, chicken, fish, dried apricots, eggs, parsley, sunflower seed, seafood, almonds and cashew nuts. Proteins- Whole grains, cereals, soya.
2. Hair Care Products: The hair should be groomed properly. Products for premature grey hair are available in the market and have a wide range of products for both men and women. Use natural colours for the hair, avoid chemicals. Homemade remedies are the best. Apply coconut oil on the hair is necessary. Take proper care of your scalp by shampooing it and conditioning it on a regular basis. By doing this, it will help you to combat premature greying. Using mild shampoos and conditioner, of good quality, will prevent premature greying. Indian gooseberry shampoos and hair treatment products can be used on a continued basis.
3. Scalp Massage: Massage your scalp with your fingertips to ensure good blood circulation in the scalp. Massaging of the hair should be done one hour prior to the shampoo. Even if hair oil is not applied on a daily basis, he or she should massage the scalp with the fingers everyday.
Home Remedies For Premature Greying:
There are several home remedies that can be used to prevent further greying of hair.
Adding Colorants To Premature Grey Hair:
Henna: This is the most natural form of vegetable hair dye in India and it is more suitable to Asian hair than blonde hair.
Rosemary: Springs of rosemary give dark colour a rich glossy shine.
Chamomile: This works great on blonde hair as it has lightening properties.
Rhubarb root: This brightens and lifts natural colour, chestnut highlights to dark hair and golden highlights to blonde hair.
For rich tones: Few drops of acetic acid added to henna one teaspoon of catechu added to the henna for a dark colour.
For brown: Walnut juice mixed with henna. One teaspoon of eucalyptus oil added to henna for a darker brown.