First and foremost, one must opt for a nutrient rich diet that aids in nourishing the hair. Foods rich in vitamin B6 and B12 like apples, bananas, blueberries, oats, fish etc are a great source of nourishment. Fish oils in the form of capsules are a great way to get direct nourishment in concentrated form. Vitamin D, available from direct sunlight is also helpful in increasing the melanin production in the root of the hair. Amla, avocado, dark chocolates and broccoli too help in melanin production, thereby improving hair health and controlling premature greying. Cashews and almonds along with inclusion of folic acid in daily diet is the perfect way to fight grey hair naturally.
However, if you have already started getting grey hair then it is time to cover them. Since harsh chemical laden dyes lead to unhealthy, brittle, and dull hair, looking for natural, vegan and organic ways to color the hair at home is the perfect solution. Since ancient times, women and also men of India and many other cultures have been using henna to dye their hair. With henna leaves easily available, all one had to do was pluck them, turn them into a paste and apply this paste for 2-3 hours to get best results.
It left an orangish stain that seemed to work well for people having less than 25% of grey hair. But the tint became undesirable for youngsters. And it also became messy and a time consuming affair. Today’s youngsters prefer ready to use options. And there are innovative products available in the market that cater to such users. There are many who prefer to buy ready to apply henna cream with the goodness of Ayurvedic herbs and vegetable extracts.
Furthermore, it is of utmost significance as to what colour you choose for your strands, for it needs to compliment as well as enhance the personality. One should also choose the best colors that suit your personality, and the choice may range from natural brown, black, copper, burgundy and dark blonde to mahogany, chocolate brown, silver fox, Swedish blonde, golden blonde or ash blonde. With such enchanting choices who wouldn’t want to experiment all the time, that too right from home.
Henna doesn’t just colour the hair, but it provides perfect nourishment as well. Henna mixed with herbs like jua, amla, malva, guarana and babassu oil with the goodness of Ayurvedic herbs that comes with easy to apply applicators is the perfect solution. This will further nourish the hair, replenish the scalp with nutrients and also help in healing the scalp as well as treating dermatitis.
However, one needs to be very particular about the other ingredients of whichever dye you use. For instance, there are several hair colours, including Henna based, that come with harsh chemicals. Hence, do not forget to check the label for organic, natural and vegan ingredients before buying.
The application is very simple and following a few steps, the colouring can last longer on the hair. Herbal henna creams don’t use harsh chemicals to open the hair cuticles as ammonia or ammonia by-products (Ethanolamine, Diethanolamine and Triethanolamine), so it is necessary to deposit the henna well on the strands (especially on the whites) to get more colour intensity. The use of sulphate-free shampoo before colouring is also important to help open the hair cuticles, and that is why the use of conditioner after colouring is very important, to close them. The break time of each product must be followed to obtain satisfactory results and a vibrant colour.
The colour can be applied every 20 days or even longer depending on the growth of the roots. To sum it up, resort to henna-based hair colours instead of harsh chemicals, as it is the most natural way to colour and replenish your hair.
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