3 Ways to Prevent Grey Hair
We all dread seeing the first strand of grey hair – a sign of ageing.
In a recent study, grey hair was also linked to a greater risk of heart disease in men.
Grey hair doesn’t just appear when you’re in your forties or older; they can happen even in young kids.
Your hair follicles have pigmentation cells. These cells, called melanin, give our hair its natural colour. Grey hair is basically a mix of normally pigmented hairs spread with white ones.
The more melanin your hair follicles produce, the darker your hair colour. Vice versa, the lower the melanin created, the lighter your hair. Hair eventually turns white when the melanin production completely stops.
Of course, age is also a factor, because the more you age, the lesser the melanin cells. However, there are also external factors that contribute to this. Read on to find out what!
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Massage your hair with egg oil
Up for some DIY fun? Make your own egg oil easily with the yolk of chicken eggs! Egg oil has anti-oxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin that prevent premature hair greying. It’s also capable of reversing early stage grey hair!
Massage your scalp thoroughly twice a week with this oil and leave it on overnight while you sleep. After massaging, leave a layer of cling wrap on your head so there’s no mess, and for the oil to set well!
Alternately, you may consider to apply some anti-aging hair/scalp tonic to stimulating blood circulation and increase production of melanin.
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Stop smoking
Can’t go a day without a smoke break?
If you’re worried about going grey, consider stopping your smoking habit. Smoking has been found to affect premature hair greying before 30 years old. To prevent it, you’re advised to implement measures to stay away from your cigarettes.
What’s more, smoking makes your hair look dull and brittle prematurely.
No matter what form of tobacco use it is, it’s as harmful, so unless you want early grey sprouts, quit smoking!
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Try natural dietary remedies
Although there is no conclusive evidence to prove that natural remedies can help stop grey hair, there are a few popular ones that are said to be effective.
Certain foods are known to be a fantastic supplement for your hair colour. In particular, they are rich in vitamin B12, copper and omega-3. Examples include
One key reason of premature hair greying is a lack of vitamin B12. Its absence speeds up the hair greying process, resulting in early greying. That may be one reason why for a young individual’s greying hair.
Check out some popular choices:
- Seaweed
- Black sesame
- Chlorophyll supplements
- Citrus fruits
- Brown rice
- Folic acid supplements
- Amla herb
- Prawns
- Walnuts
- Chicken
Lastly, avoid refined sugar like candy and sweet drinks – that stuff is bad for any hair type.
