How to Stop Hair From Turning Grey
Grey hair is an unfortunate aspect of aging, and many people believe that all you can do for your greying hair is dye it your original color and hope for the best. Don't assume that you have to age gracefully. There are ways to help prevent your hair from greying so you can save yourself a few trips to your local salon and a little money at the same time. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Turnips
- Yams
- Nuts
- Spinach
- Copper supplements
- Indian gooseberries
- Coconut oil
- Curry leaves
Instructions
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Cut down on your stress. There is a link between stress and the loss of pigmentation in the hair, which leads to graying. Start an exercise regimen that includes yoga to help alleviate some of the stress. Avoiding stressful situations when you are younger will also help stop premature greying before it starts.
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Stop smoking. Smoking causes premature aging of the skin and the hair.
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Consume food that contains copper. One of the causes of greying hair is believed to be a copper deficiency. Foods that are rich in this vital mineral include turnips, yams, nuts and spinach. You can also take a daily copper supplement as well.
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Cut Indian gooseberry fruit into several pieces. Dry them in the sun and then boil these pieces in coconut oil. After it cools, rub this juice onto your scalp nightly to reduce greying.
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Bring back the pigment in your hair by adding a large amount of curry leaves to coconut oil. Rub this mixture onto your hair daily.
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Avoid foods and beverages that contain refined sugars and white flour. These include soda, candies, pastries, jams and chocolate.
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Keep your hair clean and do not rinse out your shampoo with extremely hot water. Also avoid using the hair dryer on a daily basis. Let your hair air dry instead.
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