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Our hair determines our overall appearance in a major way. Long, black and shiny hair is often looked upon with admiration. In fact, in the present scenario, we leave no stone unturned to rid ourselves of various hair problems which we tend to face every day. Whitening or greying of hair is one such common problem.

There are a lot of factors responsible for premature graying of hairs, and also, there are a lot of solution available for treating early gray hairs, but you should always consider safe and natural ways and home remedies for treating gray hairs, as using chemicals or any other complicated methods can add to your problems, even resulting in hair loss. Though one cannot prevent the natural cycle of whitening of hair, but you can always prevent your hair from premature graying. You can always choose a healthy diet and natural home remedies for treating grey hairs at home.


12. Best Home Remedies For White(Grey) Hair


1. Protein Rich Diet


Protein rich diet also works wonder in reducing the number of grey hair significantly. You need to include a lot of protein rich food in your daily diet to keep your original shade of hair for a longer
period of time. Some of the food that is rich in protein includes eggs, soy and lean meat.

2. Carrot Juice


Carrot juice is healthy as well as tasty. If you want to prevent and cure white hair then drink a glass of carrot juice on a daily basis. Your hair will not turn white and you will get rid of the problem too. It also helps in keeping your hair healthy and strong.You can make fresh carrot juice at home as well. Do not apply it on your hair because this works best when you consume it. Drinking carrot juice can
be very health for your overall health as well. So, drink lots of carrot juice because it will not hurt you at all!

3. Curry Leaves


Pre-mature greying of human hair can be prevented from liberal intake of curry leaves which are considered to be beneficial for hair. The root of the hair gets its vitality and strength form these curry
leaves. Normal pigments are present in new hair roots that are always healthier.

Curry leaves can be consumed as chutney or added as a paste in buttermilk. Curry leaves can be an excellent hair tonic when they are boiled in coconut oil. This oil can stimulate hair growth and bring
back hair pigmentation like an effective hair tonic.

4. Lemon Juice And Gooseberry


Gooseberry (amla) is well known for its benefits especially for hair. Mix amla powder with lemon juice and make a smooth paste; apply this paste over your scalp for 1-2 hours before wash. You can also soak amla pieces overnight in water and use this water to rinse your hair after washing it with a mild shampoo. There are several ways to use this fruit for nourishing your hair and scalp.

5. Henna


Henna or Mehendi is an herb that has been used in India since ancient times and is an effective conditioner. Applying henna an hour before bath is effective in reversing white hair. Besides, it strengthens your hair and prevents greying, thinning and split ends.

6. Onion Paste


Onion may burn your eyes but you can use the paste to treat white hair. All you would need to do rub it on your scalp and let it dry some. Your grey/white hair will turn black in few days. However use
this remedy on a daily basis to get desired results. If you do it once in a week, you will see no progress. Make sure that you do it everyday! You would need to peel off the onion skin and grind the
onions. Apply the paste on your scalp and let it be for a while. Wash it off after 30 minutes or so. You can shampoo your hair too because onion leaves an unpleasant smell.

7. Sesame Oil And Carrot

To prevent and treat white and greying hair, essential oils of carrot seed along with sesame oil should be mixed together and applied to on the roots and scalp. Make sure that you blend it well in an airtight jar that has a anti-leak lid. The roots and scalp need to be gently massaged with this mixture and left as it is for 30 minutes for best results.

8. Sesame Seeds And Almond oil


Almond oil and sesame seeds are considered to work wonders to reduce the growth of white hair. You need to prepare and apply the mixture with finely grounded sesame seeds and almond oil to your scalp to slow down and gradually stop the white hair growth.

In order to make this mixture, you need to mix about 4 tablespoons of almond oil with a teaspoon of sesame seeds using a blender or a food processor. Then, use this mixture to massage the hair follicles and your scalp and let it dry for about twenty minutes before you shampoo your hair.

9. Coconut Oil And Lemon Juice


White hair is irritating and unpleasant. If you want to get rid of it and turn it into black then massage and oil your hair with a mix of lemon juice and coconut oil. This is an effective home remedy and it works wonders! You should do this each and every day to get desired results. This will surely treat your white hair problem and will also make your hair healthy and beautiful.

10. Coconut oil  And Gooseberry


Gooseberry not only repairs your hair damages but also works as a hair tonic which gives shinning, dandruff free, black hair. You can also dry amla pieces and thereafter boil them with coconut oil till the oil turns dark brown. Apply this oil to your scalp and hair every night for 2-3 weeks and wash in morning with a mild shampoo for a visual result. Massaging your scalp with a teaspoon of almond oil mixed with a few drops of lime juice and a teaspoon of amla juice also helps to cure greying hair.

11. Fenugreek Seeds


Fenugreek seeds can also be used to prevent hair loss and enjoy better hair growth. Soak two to three tablespoons of fenugreek seeds in water for eight to 10 hours. Grind the soaked seeds to make a fine paste. You can also mix two teaspoons of coconut milk in it. Apply the paste on your hair and scalp and allow it to sit for about 30 minutes before washing your hair with lukewarm water. When done weekly on a regular basis, this remedy will prevent dry scalp and help you enjoy thicker hair.

Another option is to use the water that the fenugreek seeds soaked in overnight as a hair rinse. This will encourage hair growth and help you to get rid of dandruff. Use it once or twice a week.

12. Reduce High Levels of Stress

The modern life along with its comforts brings a lot of stress and tension, whether it is work related or personal. The ultimate outcome is the occurrence of white hair. To cure and prevent the problem of white hair you should reduce the high levels of stress.

Yogurt is a healthy food which contains a lot of vitamins. It is good or dry skin as well as oily skin. It helps to remove acne from face, reduces dandruff from hairs, and provides soft, smooth and shiny skin. Yogurt's got power-boosting protein and bone-building calcium. It can also help you lose weight and fend off a cold. Here's the scoop on the benefits of yogurt -- and how much you should eat. Whether you opt for greek yogurt, organic or soy you'll starting seeing results instantly.

11. Health and Beauty Benefits of Yogurt (Dahi)


1. Yogurt is Loaded with Vitamins


One serving is a significant source of potassium, phosphorous, riboflavin, iodine, zinc, and vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). Yogurt also contains B12, which maintains red blood cells and helps keep your nervous system functioning properly. "Vitamin B12 is found mostly in animal products, such as chicken and fish, so strict vegetarians can easily fall short," says Jackie Newgent, RD, a FITNESS advisory board member and author of Big Green Cookbook. Eating more yogurt can help close the nutrient gap: An eight-ounce serving contains 1.4 micrograms of the vitamin, about 60 percent of what adult women need daily.

2. Calcium

Much of the epidermal layer of the skin consists of calcium! It is not only necessary for strong bones and teeth but also skin regeneration. Being a derivative of milk, yogurt is jam packed with calcium, which has great anti-oxidant power. The anti-oxidants provided by calcium help prevent and also heal dry scaly skin. Calcium in yogurt also facilitates skin renewal.

3. Yogurt may prevent high blood pressure

Every day 70 percent of us consume more than twice the recommended amount of salt; over time that can lead to hypertension and kidney and heart disease. The potassium in yogurt, almost 600 milligrams per eight ounces, may help flush some of the excess sodium out of your body. In fact, adults in a study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition who ate the most low-fat dairy -- two or more servings daily -- were 54 percent less likely to develop high blood pressure than those who ate the least.

4. Natural Moisturizer and Skin Brightener

Revive a tired and dull complexion by gently massaging thick yogurt on damp skin. Leave it on for 10 minutes and then wash with tepid water. The lactic acid is a natural hydroxyl-acid that helps exfoliate, hydrate and sooth skin.
Add natural glow to the skin by making a homemade face pack using yogurt, masoor lentils and orange peel. Grind the ingredients together, apply the pack on the face and leave it on for 15 minutes before washing to reveal a fresher and brighter complexion. If you have dry skin, add some honey to provide the extra moisture required by the skin.
Another face pack can be made by blending 4 tbsp. yogurt with 1 tbsp. cocoa powder and 1 tbsp. honey. Apply the mask on the face for 20 minutes before washing with lukewarm water to get rid of dull and tired skin.

5. Tightening skin pores

To shrink and tighten large pores on skin, gently spread a teaspoon of plain yogurt on your face. Wait for about 10-15 minutes to let it get absorbed and then rinse with cool water. Immediately after removing the face mask, remember to use a moisturizer (if you want to go natural, you can use olive oil). This is because the yogurt mask can leave your skin feeling a bit stiff and tight.




6. Cures Sunburn


Yogurt helps a lot to treat sunburns naturally. Yogurt contains zinc that helps provide relief from the burning and itching sensation that sunburns provide. Make a mixture of yogurt by adding some chamomile essential oil. Rub the paste over the sunburn and let it sit for 15 minutes before rinsing it off.

7. Fights Pimples and Acne


You can include yogurt in your daily diet or make a nourishing face pack to cure acne. Due to its acidic nature, yogurt destroys various acne-causing bacteria, fungus and germs within the body.

 Apply some creamy yogurt on the face and wash after 30 minutes with water to deep cleanse the skin and reduce breakouts.
Alternatively, you may make a paste of yogurt with some turmeric powder, sugar and sandalwood powder. Massage the paste on the skin and rinse off with cold water after 15 minutes.

8. Curd pack for oily skin

The face pack made for individuals with dry skin will not suite with someone having oily skin. But, it is possible to create a healthy and effective face pack for oily skin by using curd. Here you have to take a teaspoon of powdered multani mitti and add some curd. But it is essential to add hung curd in this mask.  This hung curd can be made very easily at home. You have to take a muslin cloth and add 2 tablespoon of curd in it. Tie the cloth containing the curd and hang it for a period of two hours. Keep a container in the place where it is hanged as water will drop down from the curd and form hung curd. Now mix it with dried neem powder and apply on your face.

9. Wrinkle-free face

One of the most valued benefits of yogurt for skin is that it has anti-aging properties that help fight off free radicals. These free radicals damage skin cells by stripping off oxygen molecules from them. They also cause fine lines and wrinkles to appear on skin. When waiting for the yogurt to settle and dry out on your face, ensure that you don’t smile, talk or move your face muscles as these may actually form wrinkles on your face.

10. Adds shine to dry hair


Hair usually becomes rough and dry in winters. This can pose a problem for many but you always need expensive haircare products. Whip out half cup of curd with 2 tablespoons of almond oil and 2 beaten eggs. This paste may be a bit messy but will give you good results. Apply it on your scalp as well as hair and wear a plastic cap to let it nourish your hair. Wash away with a shampoo after 30 minutes.

11. Get Rid of Split Ends and Hair Fall
Split ends indicate under-nourished and less hydrated hair. Make a pack by mashing 250 grams papaya with half-cup yogurt. Whip the ingredients together until you have a smooth consistency. Apply the mixture on the hair and let it do its work for 60 minutes before rinsing with a mild shampoo. If hair loss is your concern, make a paste of yogurt and some ground fenugreek seeds. Apply it on the scalp and leave it on for 45 minutes before washing.

Just like skin, the condition of your hair is an outward sign of inside health. The cells that make up each strand of hair require a regular supply of key nutrients. ‘That’s important to understand with respect to eating whole foods because they contain tons of nutrients, phytochemicals and enzymes that work synergistically to keep us healthy.

 Best Foods For Healthy Hair



1. Eggs

For better hair growth and texture, you need to eat lots of protein. Hair is made up of keratin, which is a kind of protein. Eggs are one of the best sources of protein. The protein present in eggs is considered high-quality protein and is excellent for hair growth and strength.

Plus, eggs contain biotin and B vitamins that play a major role in preventing hair loss problems and improving overall scalp health. Try to eat one egg daily or every other day. You can eat scrambled eggs, fried eggs or boiled eggs depending upon your preference.

2. Fish

Fish that are high in omega-3 fatty acids have incredible beauty benefits, including glowing skin and shiny strands. About three percent of the hair shaft is made up of omega-3 fatty acids. They’re found in cell membranes on your scalp and in the natural oils that keep your scalp and hair hydrated. While salmon is usually the superstar choice, Foy says mackerel, sardines and anchovies are even better. ‘They’re great because they’re at the bottom of the food chain, so they’re not living for very long, which means toxins like mercury do not accumulate in them.

3. Almonds

Nuts like almonds, pecans, cashews and walnuts are good for your hair. But almonds are considered the best for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. Almonds are loaded with zinc that plays a key role in maintaining healthy circulation in the scalp, which in turn provides shiny, healthier, well-moisturized hair. Almonds also contain a high level of omega-3 fatty acids that add shine and volume to your hair. Being rich in vitamin E, almonds also help prevent split ends and promote growth of healthy hair.

Keep a small bag of dry roasted almonds with you and eat them as snacks whenever you feel hungry. You can also soak two or three almonds in one-half cup of water overnight. In the morning, peel the skin and eat them.

4. Coconut

The water from coconuts is a great natural hydration aid and contains potassium, an electrolyte that helps move nutrients into our cells. Coconut oil, which is high in healthy fats, vitamins E,K and minerals, is one of the best natural nutrients for your hair, boosting growth and shine by moisturizing the scalp. It’s also highly effective in reducing protein loss when used as a pre-wash conditioning treatment ‘ protein loss can leave strands weak and prone to damage. You can also try swapping vegetable oil for coconut oil when cooking ‘ it has a high smoke point, which means it’s great for high-heat cooking.

5. Avocado Oil

We all got the message about the benefits of eating whole avocados; now it’s the oil that’s getting all the attention. Avocados contain good amounts of vitamins A, D and E and omega-9 fatty acids ‘ one of the building blocks of healthy skin ‘ which is highly concentrated in the oil. All of these nutrients help to even out skin tone over time when added to your diet regularly. Avocado oil has a high smoke point, so it’s versatile enough to use when sautéing or roasting veggies or as a drizzle on a cold summer soup.

6. Blueberries

A lot of people talk about superfoods and the various amazing benefits they have for the body. These pop culture trends come and go; however, blueberries are here to stay, and between their impressive level of antioxidants, which protect the scalp from free radicals, and the huge levels of vitamin C, which boost collagen production and stimulate the circulation of the scalp, these delicious little fruits should definitely be added to your healthy diet.

7. Broccoli

Broccoli is a rich source of vitamins A and C, which help produce sebum. Sebum is the oily substance secreted by hair follicles and works like a natural hair conditioner. Plus, broccoli is rich in iron, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids that are required for healthy hair growth. To take full advantage of the nutrients present in broccoli, eat raw broccoli heads as a snack or in salad three or four times a week.

8. Green Leafy Vegetables

Green Leafy Vegetables are considered to be the best natural diet for healthy hair.  These are very rich in Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins and Iron. Consuming them in your regular diet helps maintaining healthy and beautiful hair. Green leafy vegetables are rich in Vitamin A and C, which helps to produce essential oils required by our hair. Some of the most healthy and nutritious vegetables are Cauliflower, Bitter Gourd,  Bottle Gourd, Broccoli, Fenugreek leaves, Green Peas, Mint, Spinach, etc.

9. Oysters

When you are looking for a big boost of zinc in your diet, oysters are about as good as it gets. They deliver nearly 500% of your daily requirement, which will ensure that you don’t start losing your hair anytime soon. Zinc is vital for avoiding hair loss and strengthening the hair you have so it continues receiving nutrients from the scalp and staying smooth.

 10. Quinoa

This type of whole grain is extremely good for your hair. Loaded with protein, quinoa aids in strengthening hair strands. In fact, the protein extracted from this grain is used in high-quality hair products. Plus, the vitamin E present in quinoa balances the production of natural oil so the scalp and hair stay properly moisturized and free of dandruff. Quinoa also has biotin, niacin, and vitamins B6 and B12 that are all vital for hair growth. Quinoa has a nutty, earthy flavor and is great in stews and curries. It is also perfect for adding to salad or baked goods.

11. Walnuts

Walnuts are a surprising source of biotin, which is a water-soluble B-vitamin that is needed for scalp and hair health. Walnuts are also the only type of nut that provides omega-3 fatty acids. Various types of nuts are praised for their impact, particularly those that contain copper, as that mineral helps to maintain hair color and shine.

12. Kidney Beans

Kidney beans are an excellent source of essential hair care nutrients. Along with protein, kidney beans are a rich source of iron, zinc and biotin. Protein helps strengthen the hair strands and promotes hair growth. Biotin is also essential for optimum hair health and its deficiency can cause brittle hair. Even the American Dietetic Association recommends three or more cups of kidney beans each week to enjoy stronger, shinier and thicker hair. Kidney beans can be added to salads, casseroles and side dishes. You can also puree them into dips and spreads.