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Reverse Gray Hair

Stephen Rampur
For those thinking about how to reverse gray hair, there are many simple methods and ways to do so. Read on to know some of the methods used to reverse or stop gray hair.
Most of the people who are counted in the middle-aged category, face the problem of gray hair. They try many different ways to turn their gray hair into its original color again. Nowadays, even teenagers and youngsters are facing this problem, which is causing a lot of worry.
Gray hair is a result of less or no production of melanin by hair follicles. And melanin plays a very important role in giving hair its natural color. As we age, the hair follicles decrease or stop the production of melanin, which eventually leads to the hair getting gray. Let us now concentrate on the reasons why the level of melanin decreases.

Causes
Your hair may turn gray if you are suffering from any disease, such as thyroid complications, Hashimoto's disease, hyperthyroidism, etc. Premature graying can also be a result of having a diet, which is low in vitamin B12, zinc, or copper.
Even if you use conditioners and shampoos which contain harsh chemicals, your hair can turn gray. Stress is another reason why a person's scalp hair can change its color and turn gray or white. Some people believe that gray hair can be a result of excessive smoking.

Remedies
If you are thinking of ways to reverse gray hair naturally, you need to eat foods rich in vitamins and proteins, and also make use of some effective herbs.

Indian Gooseberry

This is a fruit that is used as a herbal nutrient in India where it is known as 'Amla'. It is considered to prevent graying of scalp hair as well as help in curing other disorders.
You can make gooseberry oil and apply it to the scalp. To make the oil, you need to heat some amount of coconut oil with few pieces of the Indian gooseberries. After the berries turn dark, turn off the heat and let the solution cool down. Remove the berries and apply the oil to your hair.
The extracts of Indian gooseberry are included in various hair care shampoos, nourishment, and conditioners.

Blackstrap Molasses

Consuming the appropriate amount of blackstrap molasses is a very important for natural prevention and reversal method for graying hair. Molasses is made out of sugarcane or sugar beets juice.
The juice is boiled at high temperatures that crystallizes the sugars. When the left over liquid is heated up two more times, blackstrap molasses is formed. Blackstrap molasses comprises vital essentials of the living body, such as calcium, iron, magnesium, copper, potassium, and other necessary constituents.

Polygonum Multiflorum

This is a herbal plant found in China, Japan, Vietnam, and some other countries; which is well-known for its medicinal properties. This plant is also known as Chinese knotweed or flowery knotweed. In Chinese medicine, its Fo-Ti syrup is used for preventing premature graying of hair. Generally, this syrup is to be regularly consumed three to four times a day.

Other Remedies

Other remedies are to include olive oil in your daily consumption. Eat adequate amounts of walnuts, cashews, almonds, and other similar dry fruits.
Nowadays, there are many types of medicines, which claim to reverse gray hair and bring back the hair's natural color. These medicines consist of substances, which stimulate the increase of melanin from the hair follicles. In addition to the medicines, there are also shampoos and oils that are intended to serve the purpose of stopping hair from turning gray.
Only applying hair care products, meant to reverse the graying process, will not be enough. You also need to consume foods rich in vitamins, proteins, copper, calcium, and other such essential elements. If you have any doubts, it is recommended to consult with a trichologist.