Top 5 Natural Remedies to Prevent and Reverse Premature Grey Hair

Premature greying is one of the maladies of the modern lifestyle. Those dreaded streaks of silver and white pop up even when you are in your 20s. They may say that greying is a sign of wisdom and maturity, but it also tells you that your body is not producing enough melanin, which is an early sign of aging.

The first step is to learn to eat right. Yes! It does make a difference. Lots of greens, a beet a day, fresh fruits & veggies, and a lot of yogurt are what you must eat regularly. Such a diet will not only make your skin smooth and soft but will also result in lustrous long hair.

As far as greying of hair goes, don’t open those harmful chemical bottles so soon. Help is right in your kitchen. Here are the top 5 remedies to darken greying hair:

Amla and Methi Seed

1. Add 6-7 pieces of amla to 3 tbsp of an oil of your choice (coconut, olive, almond) and boil for a few minutes.
2. Add 1 tbsp of fenugreek ( meethi ) powder. Cool, strain, and apply generously all over the scalp at night.
3. Use a mild herbal shampoo to wash off in the morning.
4. Fenugreek seeds promote hair growth while amla, or Indian gooseberry, is a rich source of vitamin C.

Almond Oil and Lemon Juice

1. Mix almond oil and lemon juice in the ratio of 2:3.
2. Massage well into the scalp and hair. Wash off after 30 minutes.
3. Almond oil has vitamin E, which is extremely beneficial for hair. Lemon juice not only adds gloss and volume to hair but also promotes healthy hair growth.

Henna and Coffee

1. Add 1 tbsp of coffee powder to boiling hot water. Cool and make a paste with henna powder.
2. Let it rest covered for a few hours.
3. Mix in 1 tbsp of any oil of your choice and apply liberally, covering the hair completely. Wash off after an hour.
4. Henna is a natural conditioner and colorant, and when combined with coffee, it gives excellent results.

Curry Leaves and Oil

1. Boil a cupful of curry leaves in a cup of oil till they turn black. You can use coconut oil, jojoba oil, olive oil or even rosemary oil.
2. Cool, strain, and store. Massage into hair 2-3 times a week. Leave overnight.
3. Curry leaves are full of vitamin B and help to restore the pigment melanin in the hair follicles and prevent further greying. They also prevent hair fall.

Shikakai Powder

1. Make a paste of shikakai powder and yogurt and rub it into the scalp.
2. Wash off after half an hour using a mild shampoo. Do this once a week for best results.
3. Shikakai powder has been used in Ayurveda for ages for healthy hair. It is a natural shampoo and an effective way to reduce greying. Regular use will lead to a healthier scalp, and you will notice hair growth.

Pamper and nourish your hair with these home remedies and delay greying. A good nutritious diet also plays a major role in contributing to flaunting a shiny, beautiful mane.