How to Stop Grey Hair Naturally
Grey hair occurs naturally as you age, when the hair pigment called melanin stops producing and the hair follicle fills with air. Most people turn to hair dyes to try to cover up their sprouting grey hairs, however, there are also a few simple and natural steps you can take to fend off going grey. Although there is no way stop the process altogether, these simple solutions may help you prolong the onset of grey hair for quite some time. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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A Healthy Diet for Youthful Hair
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Eat your way to good hair health. Zinc- and protein-rich foods, such as chicken and red meat, help repair damaged hair, thereby preventing the death of hair cells and the subsequent loss of the hair's coloring. Vitamin A-rich foods, such as mangoes and green vegetables, improve the healthy glow of your hair.
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Apply fresh amla to your scalp every day. Make a paste out of amla, also known as Indian gooseberry, gently massage it into your scalp, then rinse with clear warm water. Do this until you see positive effects on the greying process. Loaded with vitamin C, amla is known to help maintain pigmentation in hair, as well as encourage hair growth. Amla can be purchased online or at health food stores
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Massage your hair with coconut oil and lemon juice. Mix the two together in equal parts and use the solution daily for at least 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. This practice has been credited with keeping hair healthy and youthful in people up to 70 years of age.
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Tips & Warnings
Before applying them to your hair and scalp, make sure that you are not allergic to these or any other ingredients you choose to try.
