Treatment of gray hair

 

Treatment of gray hair

Gray hair

Some people see graying as distinguishing them from others, and others view it as a sign of aging , and whatever the feeling of graying is a result that occurs with advancing age, and scientists have worked hard to find out the causes of graying, and they believe that they have reached the root of the problem. It gets its color from the melanin pigment produced by the melanocytes in the hair follicle. Scientists have discovered that melanocytes are damaged over the years and stop producing melanin. Studies have indicated that DNA damage and the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide (in English: Hydrogen Peroxide) in hair follicles from Possible causes of a disorder in melanin production, which causes new hair to grow out without color and appear white, gray or silver. 

The age at which the gray appears depends on the age at which one of the parents is young. Genes are responsible for the graying. The genes cannot be changed, but the gray hair can be colored with different types of pigments. [1]

Causes of premature graying

Early graying is the graying that appears in the teenage years, and among its causes: [2]

Genes: Genetics play a major role in the change of hair color to white, and that if gray hair appears in one of the parents or grandparents at an early age, it may appear in children at a young age as well.

Tension: Everyone is exposed to tension from time to time, but the consequences of this tension and stress affect the person and show him some symptoms such as sleep problems, anxiety, a change in appetite, high blood pressure, and stress can affect hair. A 2013 study was conducted on mice. To damage stem cells in the hair follicles of mice due to stress.

Immune system diseases: Graying occurs in some diseases of the immune system, some of these diseases affect the hair as in the case of alopecia , as they occur when the immune system attacks the cells of the body.

Thyroid disorders: Hormonal changes caused by an over- or under-active thyroid gland can reduce the production of melanin in the body, which results in graying at an early age.

Vitamin B12 deficiency: Vitamin B12 plays an important role in the body. By providing energy to the body and contributing to the color and health of hair, vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with a condition called pernicious anemia, when the body cannot absorb enough vitamin B12, as it needs healthy red blood cells that transport oxygen to the cells of the body, so its deficiency weakens hair cells and affects Melanin production.

Smoking: causes smoking premature graying and hair loss; Because it reduces blood flow to hair follicles, it constricts blood vessels.

Natural recipes for dyeing gray hair

Many people resort to covering gray hair with different dyes, including chemical industrial ones, and they are found in different colors and shades of multiple colors, including natural dyes. Among the most important natural recipes for dyeing gray hair and delaying its early appearance are:

Henna recipe

Henna provides strength and vitality to hair and prevents its breakage. It has been used in hair coloring for thousands of years. This is one of the recipes for dyeing hair with henna: [3]

Ingredients:

200-150 grams of henna powder.

One or two tablespoons of lemon juice and can be replaced with apple cider vinegar. Lemon is added to break down the cellulose particles in the henna, which reveals the color and makes it stick more to the hair.

A box of coconut milk can be replaced with whole milk; In addition, because it is moisturizing, some have complained that henna dries out the hair. It tonic and nourishes the hair and helps to dye the hair faster, and if the hair is greasy, only water is added instead of coconut milk.

How to prepare:

The materials are placed in a deep bowl and mixed to form a thick dough.

Cover the container with plastic wrap and leave overnight, or at least 4-5 hours.

Distribute henna on the hair, cover the hair with a plastic wrap and leave it on the hair for 5-6 hours, and for better results, leave the henna overnight.

Wash the hair with cold water.

Do not shampoo for 32 hours.

Recipe for henna and amla

Henna and the fruits of Indian gooseberry (amlaj) nourish and dye hair naturally, and its method is: [4]

Ingredients:

A cup of henna paste.

Three tablespoons of Indian gooseberry fruit powder.

A spoonful of coffee (coffee).

How to prepare:

Mix the materials, distribute them on the hair, and leave the mixture on the hair to dry or for an hour.

Wash hair with a sulfate-free shampoo, as the recipe can be repeated once a month.

The recipe for cured henna

Henna does not only dye the hair, it is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and neutralizes the level of acidity in the scalp and makes the rate of oil production in the hair normal, thus it is used as a treatment for hair and scalp, and its method is: [4]

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons of black tea leaves.

Four tablespoons of henna powder.

Two tablespoons of lemon juice.

A spoonful of amla fruit powder.

How to prepare:

Soak henna in a glass of water for 8 hours or overnight.

In the morning, black tea is boiled in water, left to cool, then added to henna.

The rest of the ingredients are added to the recipe and stirred until a paste like mixture is formed.

Distribute the paste over the hair, and leave it for an hour or until it dries.

Wash hair with a sulfate-free shampoo. The recipe can be repeated once a month.

Black tea recipe

Black tea increases the darkening of the hair and adds shine and vitality to the hair: [4]

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons of black tea leaves.

A glass of water.

How to prepare:

The mixture of water and black tea is boiled for several minutes, then the mixture is left to cool down. Pour the mixture on the hair. Leave the mixture on the hair for an hour, then rinse it with cold water only without using shampoo. The recipe can be repeated once every two weeks.

Coffee recipe

Coffee contains black pigment, which increases the darkness of the hair when this recipe is repeated: [3]

Ingredients:

Two cups of water

Ten tablespoons of coffee (coffee)

How to prepare:

Bring the water to a boil, then add the coffee to it, and leave the mixture to boil for 5 minutes.

Leave the mixture to cool down and precipitate for 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture on the hair and cover with plastic wrap for an hour and a half.

Wash hair only with water.

Curry leaf recipe

Working curry leaves to increase the color in the dark dye: [5]

Ingredients:

A handful of curry leaves.

Spoonful of coconut oil

How to prepare:

Heat a handful of curry leaves in a spoonful of coconut oil until charred, then take the oil, massage the oil into the hair, and leave 30-45 minutes before washing it. The recipe can be repeated once to twice a week.

Sage recipe

Sage restores the natural color of hair: [4]

Ingredients:

A bunch of sage.

Two cups of water.

How to prepare:

Boil sage in water and leave for two minutes to precipitate, then leave to cool.

The liquid is poured on the hair and left for two hours, then the hair is washed with a sulfate-free shampoo.

Coconut oil and lemon recipe

This recipe keeps the dye in the hair follicle, which delays the appearance of gray hair: [4]

Ingredients:

Two tablespoons of coconut oil.

A spoonful of lemon juice.

Preparation method: Massage the mixture from the scalp to the ends of the hair, stay on the hair for 30 minutes, then wash with a sulfate-free shampoo. The recipe is used twice a week.

Onion juice recipe

Among the causes of premature graying are the accumulation of hydrogen peroxide and the lack of natural antioxidants in the hair follicles, and onion juice works to treat this condition: [5]

Ingredients: an amount of onion juice.

How to prepare:

Rub onion juice on the scalp, leave it for 30-60 minutes. The recipe can be repeated daily for a few weeks.

Recipe to lighten hair naturally

This recipe uses the sun's rays, the rays of the sun lighten the hair and massages the skin. This recipe also works to lighten hair naturally: [3]

Ingredients:

Two cups or a little more boiling water.

10-6 bags of chamomile tea.

1-2 cups of lemon juice.

1-4 cups of melted coconut oil.

How to prepare:

Boil water, then put it in a pot, add chamomile tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.

Add the lemon and the melted coconut oil.

Drain the mixture in a bottle and shake well, then pour the mixture on the hair.

Sit in the sun 10-15 minutes and no more.

The recipe can be repeated three times a week.

Prescriptions for treating allergies to chemical dyes

Some people want to dye their hair with chemical dyes , but they are afraid of allergic to these dyes, and the symptoms of this allergy include: itching, crusting, a red rash on the eyelids, ears, neck and face, swelling of the face, and a rash on the scalp, and here are some recipes that prevent this sensitivity. [6] To treat this allergy, the following recipes can be followed: [6]

Lemonade recipe

Ingredients:

A spoonful of lemon juice.

Four tablespoons of milk.

How to prepare:

Mix the materials and put them on the sites of sensitization, leave for 30 minutes, then wash the mixture with cold water and a shampoo free of sulfates. Repeat the recipe 2-3 times a week.

Jojoba oil recipe

Ingredients: a spoonful of jojoba oil.

How to prepare:

Heat a spoonful of jojoba oil until the oil becomes warm, then apply it to the scalp and leave it overnight.

In the morning, wash hair with a sulfate-free shampoo. Repeat the recipe 2-3 times a week.

Tea tree oil recipe

Ingredients:

A spoonful of jojoba oil.

Two drops of tea tree oil.

How to prepare:

Heat the oil mixture until it's warm and leave it on overnight, wash hair in the morning with a sulfate-free shampoo. Repeat the recipe 2-3 times a week.

Aloe vera gel recipe

Ingredients:

A spoonful of aloe vera gel.

How to prepare:

Aloe vera gel is placed on the areas of contact and left for 20 minutes, then washed with cold water.

Apple cider vinegar recipe

Ingredients:

Spoonful of apple cider vinegar.

A glass of water.

How to prepare:

Mix one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water.

After shampooing, pour the mixture onto the hair as a last step. The recipe is repeated once a week.

Serge oil (sesame oil) recipe

Ingredients:

Spoonful of sesame oil.

How to prepare:

Heat a spoonful of sesame oil until the oil is warm, then apply it to the sensitive sites for 30 minutes or overnight.

Then wash it with lukewarm or cold water with a sulfate-free shampoo. Repeat the recipe 2-3 times a week.

References

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