9 Ways to Slow Down and Reverse Gray Hair

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Wrinkly, sagging skin and grey hair are two visible signs of aging, a very natural process that no one can escape. But seeing grey hair at a very young age can be devastating. Premature graying of hair is a common concern nowadays, affecting both men and women. Your hair and skin get color from melanin, a natural pigment produced by special type of cells called melanocytes. Once these cells attached to hair follicles start producing insufficient melanin, a person suffers from hair graying, regardless of his/ her age.

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Grey hair is most commonly associated with aging, but as stated above, premature hair graying is a surging problem these days, courtesy nutritional deficiencies, health issues, stress, anxiety and unhealthy lifestyle. Some people are also genetically predisposed to grey hair. Whatever the reason may be behind graying of hair, the good news is that by being a little more vigilant and careful in your lifestyle can help you retain the natural hair color till your 50s. Here are 9 ways to slow down and reverse gray hair.

  1. Say No To Smoking

Studies have shown that smoking accelerates aging process, from head to toe. Smokers are more likely to face premature hair graying as compared to non-smokers. Besides that, smoking also makes you more vulnerable to hair loss and facial wrinkles.

  1. Limit Intake of Caffeinated and Alcoholic Beverages

Caffeine and alcohol are also associated with early aging, including wrinkling of skin and graying of hair. If you wish to look young and robust for a little long, limit your intake of caffeinated drinks and alcoholic beverages.

  1. Avoid Processed And Junk Food

We all love ready to eat meals, especially junk foods, but they do more harm than benefit. Refined foods simply reduce your energy levels, as they don’t contain any healthy nutrients. Limit your intake of processed foods and start consuming fresh fruits and vegetables.

  1. Keep your body adequately hydrated

Your body needs adequate supply of water to function properly. Your skin and hair especially need water to stay fresh and hydrated. Dehydration affects supply of essential nutrients to hair follicles, and this can significantly contribute to premature graying of hair.

  1. Manage Stress

Stress and anxiety are also two common causes of premature aging, including hair graying. If you remain stressed for most of your day, due to any reason, you are more susceptible to graying of hair. Extended periods of stress can result in sudden or gradual hair graying.

  1. Take Proper Sleep

Lack of sleep is often associated with dark circles around the eyes, but did you know not getting enough sleep at night can trigger graying of hair. Research has found that melanocytes attached with hair follicles work the best at mid night. A sound sleep of at least 8 hours at night is necessary for production of pigment that adds color to hair.

  1. Adopt a healthy workout regimen

A brief session of exercise daily can help keep your body in its best proportion for a longer time. Exercise enhances blood circulation in the body, thus ensuring efficient blood supply to the scalp as well. This ultimately helps keep your hair in its best stead and retain natural hair color for a little longer while.

  1. Massage Your Scalp Regularly

Another easiest way to enhance blood circulation to the scalp is massaging. Enhanced blood flow to the scalp means efficient supply of essential nutrients to the hair follicles and pigment producing cells attached to them. Massage your head with some natural oil (coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil etc) daily at night and wash off in the morning.

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  1. Amla – A Time Tested Natural Remedy

There are countless home remedies that are known to slow down and reverse gray hair, but Amla, also known as the Indian gooseberry, tops the table. Soak a few crushed amlas overnight and grind in the morning to get a smooth paste. Apply this paste in the roots of your hair. Leave it on for 20-25 minutes and then wash off. Repeat this twice or thrice a week and see your white hair turning black within a few weeks.

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