Grey Hair Care Information

Hair are an integral part of the vanity in men and women. Almost all people at one stage of life suffer from some hair problems like graying of hair, hair-fall, dandruff and baldness. Grey hair in old days was the sign of reaching mid life or starting with old age. Hair greying can be termed as one of the first visible signs of aging. Gray hair is caused when the follicle is unable to add color to the hair or when there is lack of melanin in the body. The hair follicle loses all pigment over time and eventually goes white. The white hairs against your darker hair give the effect of grey hair.

There are various causes of grey hair. One leading cause is stress and tension. Lot of stress and tension result to early graying of hair. Malnutrition, worry, shock, deep sorrow, tension and other aliky conditions may also slow down the production of melanin resulting in grey hair. Washing hair in hot water, drying hair using an electric dryer and an unclean scalp can also cause premature greying. Another reason could be age. Smoking is generally said to be injurious to health so it has to be injurious to your hair too. Certain Illness can also lead to graying or premature ageing of hair.

Some drugs can also lead to change of color of hair early. Genetics play an important role in hair greying. If your parents or your grandparents were victims of premature hair greying there are ample chances for your hair to go grey prematurely. There are many grey hair treatment available. Dyeing is one of the most common ways of treating grey hair. Other cosmetics available in the market may just help you keep your hair in a good condition and healthy but they would not help in delaying the process of getting gray hair. Natural remedies are a better option as discussed in the next section.

Amla is the best prevent for grey hair and hair loss. Daily massage of amla paste rubbed into the scalp has worked marvels in many cases. Folic acid and vitamin B6 play an important role in curing graying of hair. Nourishment and correct grooming is very important to keep the hair texture, growth, shin and luster in a good condition. Massage your hairs with coconut oil and Lemon everyday for at least 15 minutes. Avoid using harsh shampoos with chemicals instead go the natural way. Soak some reetha pods over night and use these to wash hair next day morning.