Causes of Gray Hair
Gray hair is supposedly a sign of wisdom. Well, Gray hair is caused when the follicle is unable to add color to the hair or when there is lack of melanin in the body. Melanin is responsible in giving color to the hair and due to the lack of which the hair starts to grey. Grey hair in old days was the sign of reaching mid life or starting with old age. But in today’s life even very young people get gray hair.
There are a lot of reasons for having grey hair. One reason could be stress and tension. Lot of stress and tension leads to early graying of hair. Another reason could be age. If a person is around 40 it is natural for him to start graying. It is not that every person who reaches 40 or 40+ has grey hair but generally this is the scenario every where. As you age your body capacity to produce melanin decreases and you tend to grey fast. Smoking can also be one of the reasons for gray hair at an early age. Smoking is generally said to be injurious to health so it has to be injurious to your hair too. Certain Illness can also lead to graying or premature ageing of hair. Some drugs can also lead to change of color of hair early.
Try these........
- Make a paste of gooseberries and mango seeds. Apply this onto the hair and scalp and leave on for some time before washing off. When done at regular intervals, this is a good grey hair treatment.
- Boil tea leaves in water. Strain and let it cool down. Mix two teaspoonfuls of salt into it and apply to hair and scalp. Wash after an hour with plain water. This process when done once in 10 days can prevent gray hair.
- Make a paste of henna in an iron vessel and leave overnight. Also add some walnut pulp in the morning. Apply this on the hair and make a neat bun. Leave for 1 – 2 hours or till it dries. Gently and carefully wash off. Apart from preventing early greying, it also adds a beautiful red tinge to the hair. It is completely natural and harmless. It also conditions hair.
- Add a tablespoon of salt in a cup of black tea. Filter it and use this liquid to massage it on the roots of the grey hair. Leave it on for at least an hour and rinse the hair with water.
- Premature graying of hair is an indication of Vitamins deficiency and lack of nourishment. Consume a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins.
- Vitamin A is essential for a healthy scalp to protect the natural body and shine of your hair. Increase the intake of green leafy vegetables and carrots in your diet. Eat fruits & vegetables that are orange and yellow in color.
- Vitamin B helps in the upkeep of hair and is a natural moisturizer. It also serves in regulating the oil secretions in the hair follicles. Vitamin B is found in tomatoes, cereals, cauliflower, bananas and yogurt.
- Indian Gooseberry is considered an effective cure for grey hair. It also arrests hair fall.
- Massage 1 tablespoon of gooseberry juice on the scalp. Repeat this procedure twice in a week.
- Blend castor oil with lemon juice and stir it till it turns frothy. Add 'henna' powder in it.