Home Remedies to Prevent White Hair

September 17, 2016 16:01

Hair growth happens when old cells are pushed out by the hair follicles due to the production of new cells. It occurs in three stages - growth (anagen), cessation (catagen), and rest (telogen). During the rest period, your hair reaches its lifespan and falls out, and a new strand grows in its place.

When your hair grows, it is injected with pigments that give it color. With age, the amount of pigment that is injected into each strand of hair gets reduced, which is why it turns gray, and eventually white.

There are several factors governing the reasons why your hair loses its pigment. Contrary to popular belief, white hair is not a result of stress. At least, it is not in any way directly responsible.

When it comes to your hair turning white, preventive measures don’t always work. This is due to the gradual loss of pigment in your hair. It is dependent on your genes, which means there might not be a way to reverse it. But it can be camouflaged with the use of colorants.

1. Henna

Henna

Bring the water to boil, and add the instant coffee to it. Place the henna powder in a bowl, and slowly add the coffee to it. Stir constantly to avoid lumps. Apply the mixture to your hair and keep it on for three to four hours. Rinse with warm water and a mild shampoo.

You can also try this method. Mix henna powder with yogurt, fenugreek, basil, and mint juice to make a smooth paste. Apply this on your hair and leave it on for two to three hours. Rinse with warm water. You can also prepare a mixture of henna powder with one teaspoon each of curd, coffee, lemon, catechu, gooseberry powder, vinegar, and dried mint powder. After applying this mixture, leave it on for at least one hour before washing away.

2. Curry Leaves

Curry Leaves

Heat the coconut oil using a double boiler. Once the oil has heated up, add the curry leaves to it. Let the leaves temper for about 10 minutes before removing it from the flame. Allow the oil to cool before straining and storing it. Massage the curry leaves infused oil once a week to see results.

3. Indian Gooseberry

Indian Gooseberry

Boil the berries with coconut oil to prepare a solution (oil). Massage your hair with this oil. You can also soak dried amla in water overnight and rinse your hair the next morning with this water. Alternatively, mix dried gooseberry powder with lemon and almond oil to prepare a smooth mixture that can be applied regularly on the scalp.

4. Carrot Seed Oil and Sesame Oil

Carrot Seed Oil and Sesame Oil

Mix the two oils to make a solution. Apply this to your hair roots. Leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash with warm water and mild shampoo for lustrous tresses.

5. Black Tea

Black Tea

Boil two tablespoons of black tea and sift it after cooling down to room temperature. Apply it on the scalp and let it sit for at least one hour. Rinse well. Do not use shampoo.

6. Sage Leaves

Sage Leaves

Boil a few sage leaves with water. Cool the mixture and sprinkle it on your hair evenly. Leave it on for two hours. Wash with a mild shampoo. Repeat the process for a few weeks and see the change.

7. Ridge Gourd

Ridge Gourd

Soak the ridge gourd or ribbed gourd pieces in the coconut oil for three to four days. Boil this mixture until it becomes black in color. Use this stained oil twice every week to massage your scalp.

8. Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek Seeds

You can consume fenugreek sprouts daily. You can also drink the water extracted from soaked fenugreek, or apply its paste on scalp for treatment of premature graying of hair.