Gray hair can be caused by many factors, such as stress, genetic predisposition and nutritional deficiency. No matter the cause of your gray hair concerns, it may be too late to prevent gray hair from showing up in your lustrous locks. The good news is that gray hair can be eliminated through proper hair care and lifestyle changes, while increasing your health and happiness. Always consult a physician before starting any home treatments to rule out negative interactions with any medications or treatments you are undergoing.
Step 1
Apply a chamomile and henna mixture to your hair to naturally dye grays. Mix one part chamomile powder and one part henna powder into a wooden bowl, suggests Mother Earth News. Mix in enough boiling water to form a thick paste and add 1 tbsp. of vinegar. Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes then apply to your hair. Allow to sit for 20 minutes, then wash.
Step 2
Eat plenty of iron- and protein-rich foods, such as beans, lean meats and green leafy vegetables. According to DailyGlow.com, these foods increase melanin production in your body. Melanin is your natural hair pigmentation and declines as we age or undergo hard life events.
Step 3
Apply cow's milk butter to your hair and scalp, suggests DailyGlow.com. Cow's milk butter increases melanin production while protecting your hair from damage. The amount of butter that you must use will depend on your personal hair length. Soften the butter before applying to your hair to ensure that it can be easily distributed through your hair. Allow butter to remain in your hair for five minutes, then rinse well. Repeat this process twice weekly.
Step 4
Exercise to keep stress to a minimum. Stress and anxiety can contribute to gray hair growth. Walking, yoga and deep-breathing exercise will help soothe frazzled nerves and keep you calm throughout the day.
Step 5
Add curry to your food or condiments to help eliminate gray hairs from the inside out. DailyGlow.com also suggests boiling curry leaves with coconut oil to make a hair rinse that will further increase melanin production, remedying gray hairs.
Step 6
Mix 1 tbsp. of iodized salt with 1 cup of black tea. Massage the mixture into your hair and scalp and allow to remain for one hour. Rinse well when time has elapsed, suggests DailyGlow.com. This temporarily dyes gray hairs while improving hair texture and health.
Things You'll Need
- Powdered chamomile
- Powdered henna
- Wooden bowl
- Boiling water
- Butter
- Curry
- Coconut oil
- Table salt
- Black tea
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