It can be really worrisome when one’s hair grays prematurely. It can be even more embarrassing when it is from childhood. Premature graying could be due to the lack of a balanced diet and essential minerals like iron, iodine, copper, and vitamin B and improper hair care.
This could one of the most prominent reasons for white hair to grow. The other causes are stress and worry as they can interfere with the supply of nutrients to the hair. It can also be because of bad scalp hygiene, using dryers and blowers, and washing hair with hot water.
How to help black hair grow? One of the remedies you can try is to apply butter made of cow’s milk on your scalp. As nutrients for hair needs to be supplied through the blood stream, you can include butter in your meals, while massaging some onto the hair.
- You can also take a cup of yogurt before meals to help hair grow better.
- You can also prepare oil made with Indian gooseberry and curry leaves. Cut 10-20 fruits in pieces and let them dry in the shade for 5-10 days along with a bunch of curry leaves. Heat a cup of coconut oil in a bowl and as it boils, add the dried goose berry and curry leaves in the oil and let them soak for a week to let the nutrients flow into the oil. Use this oil regularly to massage your hair. Curry leaf is a rich source of iron and gooseberry has vitamins.
- You may also prepare hair oil from ribbed gourd, in a similar manner. Dry a few pieces of ribbed gourd and soak them in coconut oil for three days. You can boil the oil until a black residue is left. Use this oil to massage your hair regularly. This will help more black hair to grow.
- An oil prepared from red hibiscus flowers and its leaves will also aid in the growth of black hair. You can make it by drying the flowers and leaves in the shade and then boil them in coconut oil. You can also add some cumin seeds and peppercorns while heating the oil. This oil is a good remedy for graying hair. The cumin seeds and pepper will keep the scalp clean and also cool the head.
Few good hair care tips are; brush your hair well before going to bed to improve blood circulation and help hair grow black and better. Eat a well balanced diet with plenty of green leafy vegetables, fruits, and nuts to nourish your body and make your hair black and shiny. Continue to use any of these oils regularly to get the best results.
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