Natural ways to cover grey hair | Grey hair is the matter of concern for most of the people. It seems easy to cover grey hair by using dyes and hair colors available in market but the reality is most of them contains very harmful chemicals which can cause major health issues. Also use of such dyes on hair leads to loss and damage of hair. So it is better to get on track on time and learn how you can cover your grey hair without damaging it. Here Goldy Hunjan, best professional makeup artist in Ludhiana, Punjab, is sharing some of the natural ways to cover grey hair at home.
What causes grey hair?
There are number of cause which leads to grey hair. Some of them are:
- Getting grey hair in early age may be attributed to your genetics.
- Anemia, chronic constipation can cause hair graying.
- Lack of nutrients in our body.
- Use of chemical based products
- Mental stress and smoking also cause premature graying.
Home remedies or natural ways to cover grey hair
- Amla and henna pack
- Black tea
- Curry leaves and coconut oil
- Potatoes
- Black pepper and yogurt
- Fenugreek seeds
Amla and henna pack
You must have heard about the benefits of amla and henna for hair. Henna is the most effective way to cover grey hair naturally at home. Amla conditions scalp and promotes healthy hair. Thus amla along with henna pack do wonders for your hair. Take 1 cup henna paste and add 2-3 tsp of amla powder in it. Mix it well and then apply t on your hair. Leave it until it dries up and then rinse the paste with mild shampoo.
Black tea
Black tea is also a good choice and a natural way to cover grey hair at home. The effects of black tea last for two weeks, so you can repeat the process after two weeks as it is completely natural. Take 2-3 black tea leaves. Take one cup of water in a pan. Boil black tea leaves in a cup of water for few minutes. Let the solution cool down for some time. Once it gets cooled, apply it on your hair and rinse under cold water.
Curry leaves and coconut oil
There are many properties of curry leaves which can do wonders for your hair growth and hair quality. The application of curry leave pack is very effective in covering grey hair. It can make your hair shiny and dark. Also using coconut oil provides nourishment to your scalp. Heat curry leaves and coconut oil in a pan. You will get a black residue after few minutes. Once it gets cooled down massage it on your scalp. Leave it for an hour and then rinse it with mild shampoo.
Potatoes
Using potato peel solution is a good mask to cover grey. All you need to do it boil potato peels until you get a starchy solution. Cool down the potato peel solution and then strain this solution and separate out the liquid in a mug. Apply potato peel liquid to your hair. Then wash your hair with water.
Black pepper and yogurt
This combination is a very good natural way to cover grey hair at home. This is a very good mask for dark hair types. Also yogurt is very good on hair conditioning and makes it smooth. For this you need two grams of black pepper and one cup of yogurt. Blend these two ingredients together until they form a paste. Apply this paste on your hair, make sure to keep the paste away from your eyes. Leave for an hour and then rinse it using a mild shampoo.
Fenugreek seeds
Lecithin present in fenugreek seeds prevents premature graying of hair. Make a mask using fenugreek seeds and coconut oil to reverse graying. Take 1/4th cup of fenugreek seeds and ½ cup of coconut oil. Boil coconut oil in a pan and then add fenugreek seeds into it. Heat the mixture for 6-7 minutes. Once it cools down, strain out fenugreek seeds and collect oil in another jar. Massage your scalp with this oil and leave it overnight. Wash your hair in the morning. You can use this 3-4 times a week. Also it helps in your hair growth.
So with the help of these simple and natural ways to cover grey hair at home, you can easily cover your grey hair. Also you can use these ways once or even for twice in a week to get results quickly. Along with these you must take care of your diet as it also plays an important role in the quality of hair we have. Make sure to follow a nutrient rich diet. And stay away from harsh chemical based products.
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