How to Delay Premature Greying of Hair

Your hair responds to ageing as much as your skin does. Having grey strands in your 40s is natural. However, it can concern most people to have grey hair at a young age.

Premature greying of hair is one of the leading concerns among men and women, especially in India, where grey hair is often associated with old age.

However, the condition can be managed and improved. This blog discusses premature grey hair, factors that may worsen the condition, and some effective premature grey hair solutions.

What Does Ayurveda Say About Grey Hair?

Ayurveda’s approach roots in the three doshas - Pitta, Vata, and Kapha. According to Ayurveda, premature hair greying happens because of the vitiated Bhrajaka pitta, a subtype of Pitta dosha. This inhibits the production of melanin in the hair and results in premature greying.

Other Causes of Premature Grey Hair

While some individuals have a genetic tendency to grow grey hair at a young age, other factors include anaemia, prolonged exposure to UV rays, and excessive use of harsh chemicals on hair.

Natural Home Remedies for Premature Greying

While tons of hair dye treatments are available on the market, they have their fair share of side effects and negative implications. So, if you are looking for a safe yet effective premature grey hair remedy, here are three natural home remedies that can prevent premature hair greying and, sometimes, may even reverse the damage.

Lemon and Almond Mask

Applying a hair mask is fun and allows you to kick back for a while.

• Mix two parts of lemon juice with three parts of almond oil and use a hair-dye brush to apply the mixture all over the scalp.

• Gently massage using your fingers to nourish the scalp and hair roots.

• Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse it off with normal water and herbal cleanser.

Coconut oil and curry leaves

Coconut oil has been part of the Indian hair care routine since time immemorial. Combine it with curry leaves, and it doubles as a home remedy for premature grey hair, dandruff, and hair loss.

• Put a few curry leaves and a cup of coconut oil in a saucepan.

• Heat the pan until the mixture turns black.

• Let it cool and apply to the scalp, followed by a gentle massage.

• Repeat at least twice a week for maximum benefits.

Black tea rinse

A quick fix for your grey hair before an important occasion where you want to make an impression. A black tea rinse will help stain your white hair and give it a natural colour that blends nicely with your other dark hair.

Here’s how to prepare the rinse:

• Boil two tsp of tea leaves in two cups of water until it is reduced to half.

• Strain the water and let it cool.

• Apply it to your hair once a week.

Besides using the above home remedies, using Neelibringadi Keram as an ayurvedic treatment for premature grey hair may help strengthen your hair, delay hair greying and retain the natural texture and shine.

Myths surrounding grey hair

• Myth - Plucking grey hair strands will make them pop‌ and they will multiply at a faster rate. 
  Truth - This is far from the truth. There’s only one hair per follicle, which means if you pluck a grey hair, you will get a new grey hair in its place.

• Myth - Grey hair is a sign of old age.
  Truth - Grey hair can crop up for a number of reasons ranging from genetics to lack of Vitamin B12, nasal concerns, or health concerns relating to the pituitary or thyroid glands.

Key Takeaways

Premature hair greying is one of the leading hair concerns faced by youngsters today because of poor eating habits, stressful lifestyles, and chemical-based hair products. According to Ayurveda, premature hair greying may be caused by vitiated Pitta dosha, whereas modern science links premature hair greying with genetics, slowed production of melanin or medicinal side effects.

Let’s have a recap of what we discussed in this blog.

• Premature hair greying can be caused by several factors, such as genetics, overuse of chemicals on hair, underlying health conditions, and medicinal side effects.

• It can be exceptionally challenging to reverse hair greying, but it can be delayed with a proper hair care routine.

• Homemade remedies like Lemon and Almond mask, black tea rinse, coconut oil, and curry leaves can help with premature hair greying.

• Neelibringadi Keram is one of the recommended Ayurvedic oils for delaying premature hair greying.