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Is there any remedy to control greying of hair?

niyati — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:47:21 +0000

Hair that prematurely turns grey is an embarrassment for many and a nagging problem for the youth of today. Although with age, hair tends to turn grey, but graying at an early age that is, prematurely, is totally demotivating and discomforting causing a young person to look much older than he/she actually is.

There is no sure shot treatment by which you can get rid of grey hair totally. Once the pigment is lost, it cannot come back. But we can control the frequency with which our hair turns grey by following some home remedies. One of the best home remedies for premature graying of hair comprises of curry leaves. Include them in your daily diet. Otherwise, you can put some curry leaves in coconut oil and boil it. Strain the oil and let it cool. Apply it on the scalp. Eat a lot of fresh fruits and vegetables. They are effective in treating premature graying of hair.

There are more such home remedies at How to prevent Premature Greying of hair

Why does hair turn grey?

niyati — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:41:26 +0000

It is normal to see an aged person with grey hair, but in the present times, even young men and women complain of grey hair. Premature graying of hair makes a person look much older than his/her age. Our hair follicles contain a pigment called melanin. When the body stops producing the pigments hair start becoming colorless, turning white. It is the combination of black and white hair, which gives the look of gray color to a person’s hair. Lack of essential nutrients like copper, iodine, iron, vitamin B12 in diet. Stress and anxiety also contribute significantly towards premature graying of hair. It can also be hereditary or genetic. To know more such reasons check How to prevent Premature Greying of hair

What are the reasons by which the hair turns grey?

niyati — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:34:23 +0000

Premature graying of hair is a normal occurrence in people these days. The condition can affect anyone, causing a young person to look much older than he/she actually is. The reasons for hair turning grey range from hereditary or genetic factors, wherein grey hair are passed down to the next generation to an unhealthy and incomplete diet that lacks essential nutrients like copper, iodine, iron, vitamin B12. Stress and anxiety also contribute significantly towards premature graying of hair. To know more reasons check Premature Greying of hair.

Is it true that plucking out grey hair will make them grow more?

niyati — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:08:48 +0000

No, it’s completely untrue. The reasons for hair turning grey range from hereditary or genetic factors, wherein grey hair are passed down to the next generation to an unhealthy and incomplete diet that lacks essential nutrients like copper, iodine, iron, vitamin B12. Stress and anxiety also contribute significantly towards premature graying of hair.

There are more such myth about hair check all this myths at Hair Myths and Hair Tips!