Grey hair is usually seen as a sign of ageing, which it usually is. Once we start to age, a lot of things start to change in our bodies and grey hair is just one of those things. However, a lot of people start getting grey hair a lot earlier than they should and this is known as premature greying. In White people, premature greying is when it occurs in people under the age of 20, in Asians, it's under the age of 25 and in Africans, it is under the age of 30.
There are multiple factors that are linked to premature greying of hair, namely things like vitamin B12 deficiency, severe iron deficiency, chronic protein loss and copper deficiency. While there are tons of nutritional foods that you can eat to restore your hair to its former glory, there are also multiple natural ingredients that you can apply to your hair to help get rid of grey hair. Wondering what those ingredients are? Take a look.
Amla and methi seeds: While amla is packed with tons of vitamin C, methi seeds are also packed with several nutrients. When put together these two can work wonders in getting rid of grey hair. So mix them together, turn them into a paste and apply this paste to your hair as a mask. You'll see the difference in no time.
Henna and coffee mix: Boil some water in a pan and add some coffee to it. Brew it for a while and then let it cool down. Add some henna to the mix and make a paste out of it. Let it sit for about an hour and then add one tablespoon of any oil of your choice. Mix well and apply this paste to your hair and scalp. Leave it on for an hour before washing it off.
Almond oil and lemon juice: Take a bowl and pour almond oil and lemon juice to it in the ratio of 2:3. Mix well and apply this mixture to your hair and scalp. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with shampoo.
Curry leaves and coconut oil: Take some curry leaves and bring them to a boil in a pan. Add some coconut oil to the mix and let the mixture brew. Once done, let it cool and then apply it to your hair and scalp. Leave it on overnight and wash it off the morning after.
These tips are sure to come to your rescue and will help get rid of your grey hair in no time. Stay tuned for more updates.