Graying hair is a natural process, but not everyone is ready to accept such age-related changes and tries to resist them using coloring. How...
The appearance of gray hair is horrifying to many, as it is considered a sign of approaching old age. However, this is an absolutely natural process, which does not always indicate age. There are times when the first gray hair appears at a very young age, and by the age of 30-40, the hair becomes completely gray. However, there are ways to delay the appearance of "silver" in the hair, which will help those who are afraid of gray hair, writes Healthline.
Take vitamins
Enough vitamins and minerals are one of the main recipes for maintaining healthy hair. These are B vitamins, especially B-12 and biotin, vitamins D, E, A. As for minerals, zinc, iron, magnesium, selenium, and copper are useful for hair. They strengthen the hair follicles and contribute to the long-term preservation of the natural color of the hair.
Quit smoking
Smoking has a detrimental effect not only on the skin and lungs but also on the hair, damaging and shrinking the hair follicles. Therefore, for those who want to avoid seeing their gray hair for a longer time, it is better to give up cigarettes.
Protect your head from the sun
Direct sunlight is not the best way to affect the hair. Ultraviolet effects keratin - a protective layer that makes hair shiny and smooth, destroying the amino acids that make up it. Hair becomes dry, brittle, and looks unkempt. It also speeds up the graying process. Therefore, in sunny sultry weather, it is better not to appear on the street without a hat.
Stop messing up your hair
Treatments that can harm your hair include bleaching, using a brush instead of a wide-toothed comb, especially on damp hair, using a blow dryer and curling iron too often, using harsh soap or shampoo, and washing your hair too often.
Fighting gray hair at home
To slow down the "aging" of hair, and, accordingly, delay graying, procedures that are easy to do at home will help. For example, coconut oil is a good way to heal hair. Every other day before going to bed, apply it on the hair and scalp with massaging movements, and in the morning wash your hair as usual.
A teaspoon of freshly grated ginger mixed with a tablespoon of honey will add health to your hair every day.
Experts also advise eating a spoonful of molasses made from cane sugar every other day. It is believed that it reverses the graying process.
170 grams of fresh amla juice (Indian gooseberry), which is called the "elixir of youth", every day or a hair massage with amla oil once a week will return a healthy shine and color to the hair. Amla is the strongest natural tonic, adaptogen, antioxidant, and the richest source of vitamin C in nature.
Black sesame seeds have no less healing properties. Eat a tablespoon of seeds two to three times a week to slow down the graying process and even reverse it.
Fresh amaranth juice will help strengthen hair. It should be applied to the head two to three times a week.
Other remedies include wheatgrass juice (30-60 grams per day) or one tablespoon of wheatgrass powder, which can be added to soups and smoothies. This also includes onion juice, a mask from which twice a week for 30 minutes will strengthen the follicles.
Drinking 250 grams of carrot juice daily will also have a positive effect on the condition of the hair.
Catalase-rich foods such as garlic, kale, sweet potatoes, kale, broccoli, and almonds are good for hair.
Hair coloring
If gray hair has appeared and you want to hide it under a layer of paint, experts recommend doing it yourself using various herbs. Since this type of hair dye is not as permanent as commercially available chemical dyes, the dyeing process must be repeated several times before you notice changes.
What components to use:
blonde hair: chamomile flower tea, lemon peel, saffron, marigold flowers;
red hair: beetroot juice, carrot juice, rose petals;
brown hair: coffee, cinnamon;
black hair: black walnut, black tea, sage, nettle.
Henna paint
Mix enough henna powder with one cup of black tea or coffee to make a yogurt-like paste. Cover the bowl and let it stand. After six hours, mix with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and apply the mixture to your hair. Wash off after 1-3 hours, depending on the desired color depth.
Before applying any of the above products to your hair, you need to make sure that you are not allergic to them.
Recall that the American company dNovo decided to use new technology for the treatment of male pattern baldness.
