Grey Hair: How to Prevent White Hair at Home - Natural Methods

September 30, 2023 by Dr. Taruna Yadav

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Have you ever been paranoid to spot that thick grey strand glistening amongst your beautiful black silken tresses? Spotting grey hair can be a concern especially when it is premature. While ageing is inevitable and one must age gracefully, natural ways to defy greying of hair are plenty. Here is the Ultimate Guide to treat premature grey hair at home by incorporating Ayurvedic techniques into your haircare routine.

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What Causes Greying of Hair?

Before we address How to stop white hair or grey hair, it is imperative to know why your hair turns grey. While your hair colour is set, as you age your hair follicles produce less colour. So, when the body stops producing melanin, your hair is bound to become colourless since melanin is responsible for giving your eyes and hair their naturally distinctive colour. From an Ayurvedic perspective, the reason for your grey hair strand can be attributed to a Pitta Dosha (life energies) imbalance caused at the hair roots due to an imbalanced diet and an unhealthy lifestyle.

Other factors that could influence your hair colour could be a fairly low protein intake or nutritional deficiency. Now that we have addressed the reason behind your hair strands turning grey, let’s talk about what happens if you pluck these. Since there is a visible contrast between your natural hair colour and the hair strands that are turning grey, once you pluck these and they start growing out again, the grey in your hair becomes even more prominent than before. As opposed to this, if you leave the grey strands alone, they blend seamlessly with your original hair colour, making their appearance almost negligible. This is not to suggest that your hair will suddenly turn brown or black from grey. Instead, the grey in your hair will stand out lesser in comparison to when you pluck them out.

What are the Remedies for Grey/White Hair Treatment at Home?

While we have discussed the possible causes of the appearance of grey hair, and what not to do to prevent further greying, let us now look at some grey hair treatments in Ayurveda that you can indulge in while at home.

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Coconut Oil

Yes, one of the quintessential remedies to your grey hair concerns is nourishing your scalp and hair with coconut oil at least once a week, just as your grandmother used to when you were young. Since a warm oil treatment is extremely effective to retain the moisture in your hair strands, it is recommended that you heat coconut oil using the double boiler technique. This method involves heating the oil on a slow flame by supplying the oil with indirect heat to keep the nutrients in the oil intact.

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Onion Juice

This ingredient is a staple in every kitchen. You can blend a few onions in a blender and strain it and retain the juice, to apply it as part of your weekly hair care ritual. Apply it twenty to thirty minutes before for optimal results. Apart from being beneficial for premature grey hair treatment, onion juice is also a great ingredient to promote hair growth. If you are someone looking for a bounce and shine in your hair, you too can opt for onion juice as a home remedy. Remember to apply freshly extracted Onion juice, and avoid the preserved version of it.

japapatti hair masque

Japapatti Hair Masque

Constant use of colouring and exposing your hair to chemicals can damage your hair, and also lead to premature greying. One of the best ways to reverse premature grey hair is to indulge in a weekly ritual of using a hair masque infused with Japapatti which will help you repair damaged and dry hair while also aiding premature greying of hair. You can also whisk a whole egg and add it to the Japapatti hair masque and then apply the preparation to the lengths of your hair for thirty minutes for intense conditioning and nourishing of the hair while restoring its natural shine.

Amla, Honey & Mulethi Hair Cleanser

Amla Seeds and Methi Powder

A combination of Amla seeds, Fenugreek powder and an oil of your choice including almond, coconut, or olive, can be blended together and applied onto your hair and scalp, while can be left overnight. The next morning, use a sulphate-free cleanser and conditioner to rinse it off.

Alternatively, you can also opt for an Amla, Honey & Mulethi infused natural hair cleanser and conditioner, to make sure that your hair gets the best anti-grey hair treatment, without any damage from parabens and chemicals.

Bhringraj

Also called Kesharaj, Bhringraj is the King of Hair for a reason. This Ayurvedic ingredient is known for its ability to strengthen, nourish and prevent premature greying of hair. It is renowned for being the ultimate Rasayana or Rejuvenator. You can use a Bhringraj infused Hair Vitalizer or a Hair Volumizing Spray to ensure the health of your hair, while incorporating a natural cleanser and conditioner containing Bhringraj to keep grey hair at bay.

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Curry Leaves

To effectively introduce Curry Leaves into your hair care regime, prepare a potent blend of curry leaves along with Coconut Oil and apply it once to twice a week to stimulate the growth of your hair while also helping in the reversal of premature greying.

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Black Tea

Since Black Tea has a dark pigment, if you regularly rinse your hair with Black Tea, it may enhance your hair colour. Black Tea may also help in the reduce white hair. However, this is just a temporary remedy. You can also infuse black tea into your henna preparation and then mix this blend in an iron kadhai to give your hair a naturally black pigment.

While these are some of the home remedies you can indulge in to prevent greying of hair, it is also necessary to lead a healthy and active lifestyle if you truly want to defy signs of ageing!

FAQs:

How to stop white hair or grey hair?

To stop white or grey hair, focus on maintaining a healthy diet rich in vitamins, manage stress, avoid harsh chemicals, and consider using natural remedies like coconut oil or amla to nourish your hair.

Can grey hair turn black again?

The answer to this question is both Yes, and No! greying of hair caused by ageing, unfortunately, cannot be reversed. But if you are someone who is experiencing grey hair due to factors including stress, lack of proper nutrition, Vitamin related deficiencies or free radicals, indulging in a hair care routine can help your hair in retaining its natural colour back again.

Can oiling stop grey hair?

Yes, you can indulge in a regular hair massage with Almond Oil, Olive Oil, as well as Coconut Oil, by applying it to your hair and scalp for optimal results. Whether your hair is damp or dry, a clean scalp is indispensable for the oil to deeply absorb into your roots.

What is the permanent solution for grey hair?

While you can indulge in many home remedies to prevent greying of hair, you can defy premature greying of hair by ensuring proper nutrition, a healthy and nutritious diet intake along with an active lifestyle can help you defy grey hair along with other signs of ageing.

Does plucking grey hair increase it?

No, plucking of grey hair does not increase it, but it also doesn’t do one any good as constant plucking of hair can damage the hair follicle and the plucked hair might not grow back at all.

References:

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/hair-turn-gray-2017091812226

https://www.healthline.com/health/home-remedies-for-gray-hair#remedies

https://theayurveda.org/ayurveda/herbal-medicine/natural-remedies-to-treat-gray-hair

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Arjun Singh Senior Ayurveda Expert

Arjun is a marketing professional turned Ayurveda Expert. After the completion of his post-graduation in 2008, he started his journey in the beauty industry. He has since worked with several global luxury beauty brands including DIOR & Estee Lauder. With now more than 12 years of experience, he is driven by the idea of making Skin Care, ‘simple’ and ‘accessible’ for all and help clients transform their lifestyle and skin with solutions rooted in his extensive understanding of Ayurveda. A Senior Ayurveda Expert at Forest Essentials, he carefully curates Ayurvedic remedies and is continuously working towards bridging the gap between time-honoured skin care solutions and the modern consumer of the fast-paced world.

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