Spotting the first strand of grey hair can be an absolute nightmare for some of us
But you’d be surprised to know that greying your 20’s is as common
of a frizz or dandruff!
All the negative talk around premature greying has led to the birth of some of the
weirdest myths we’ve heard so far and today you and I are going to debunk some of these
monsters together.
Easily the most asked question is if grey hair can become black
again, but unless you turn to chemical dyes, this is not an option. Grey hair isn’t reversible
but you can work towards preventing further greying or whitening of hair instead. You
should consult your dermat who will give you the right steps to take to stop more grey
hair in their path whether it is by using cosmetics treatments or allopathy. Plucking
out grey or white hair is never going to make more grow because we only have a limited number
of follicles on our head but what it will do instead is cause damage to your scalp and
hair growth so STOP! If you pluck one two will come is a silly myth!
Another myth that we should definitely bid goodbye to because there is absolutely no
scientific research that says the sun can increase grey or white hair. Constant exposure
to the direct sun causes drying which could lead to your hair becoming more susceptible
to heat or damage from hot tools but that’s about it!
Let’s start with the basics! Race, ethnicity and your genetics
play an important role in determining how late or early you
will start getting grey or white hair. If your parents faced greying in your 30's, you’re
going to have to bear the brunt of it too! Vitamin D, B -6, B-12 or E when lacking in your body
can lead to greying. Basically when you have a lack of these nutrients in your body it
affects the pigmentation of your hair and it becomes lighter but it can be prevented
and stopped if you start taking the right supplements. This list would be incomplete
without the addition of this monster that has a part to play in almost all of our daily
concerns when it comes to our health and wellbeing. Research has found that the cells responsible
for our hair color can deplete when there is an increase in stress which can cause greying
over a long period of time. Concerns such as autoimmune disease, thyroid dysfunction
or anaemia can lead to grey or white hair at an early stage.
If you have immense hair fall or sudden increase in white hair you should also get yourself
checked for alopecia, a skin condition that causes these changes but can be curbed with
medication. Lastly, studies show that smokers are 2 & ½ times more likely to start greying
in their early 30’s because of this addictive habit. So try getting rid of it!
When it comes to grey or white hair there are a few natural ingredients that have made it to the
top of this list as strong contenders in fighting this hair concern! A natural cleanser,
shikakai is commonly used as a remedy for not only greying hair but also hair loss,
dandruff and dull hair. It nourishes the hair follicle that leads to the fast growth of
new hair that is young and black, soothes the scalp and gives the hair a beautiful natural
shine. One of the best cleansers for your scalp and a staple in natural hair care
routines, amla strengthens hair follicles so your hair can grow longer and stronger
while preventing premature greying. It also contains a natural dye to cover up greys without
doing any harm to your beautiful locks. A unique offering of this vegetable is that
it has an enzyme called Catalase that helps in darkening the hair and so it effectively
controls greying or white hair. It also promotes new hair growth and adds a bounce & stunning
shine to your hair! We hope this answered some of your most asked questions regarding
greying as we tried to cover everything from myths, causes and remedies into this video.
Until next time, stay tuned & stay glamrs!