Though premature hair graying is a very common issue, none of us will probably accept it without seeking for at least one effective remedy, especially if the problem is persisting or recurring and gets in your nerves. Honestly speaking, there is no permanent remedy or cure for premature hair graying; however, regular hair care and healthy dietary practices can certainly help you reduce, or even reverse, the hair from losing its natural color at a relatively younger age. In this article, we have tried to cover the most effective ways to prevent your hair from graying prematurely, as also, to keep it healthy from within. So, read on.
While stress serves as one of the leading factors for your hair turning gray, you need to understand that it is acting like a ‘slow poison’, contributing to whitening of your hair (or even falling of hair from all over the scalp, or even both)! In order to get rid of this, it is needless to mention that you should think of ways to beat your own stress factors, both at home and your workplace, depending on your lifestyle. Tension can take hold of you at any point of time in your life, and it can cause a dramatic imbalance in the formation of free radicals in your body, eventually leading to silver streaks in your hair. If you succeed in reducing stress consciously, you will also succeed in decreasing the production of free radicals, and increase the production of antioxidants, which will protect your hair from graying or getting damaged. In order to keep your levels of stress under control, you can seek for professional help or attend classes for learning the techniques to reduce stress. This includes meditation, deep breathing, aromatherapy, yoga, and so on.
Most of us know that the harsh and strong chemicals present in different hair products (like shampoo, conditioner, hair dyes, chemical oils, etc.) can have a direct impact on your hair. So, it is time for you to make a vow to stop using such products freely available in the stores because most of these hair products use at least some amount of chemicals that can damage your hair, causing a strain on your hair’s pigment, resulting in graying.
Adding the right nutrients to your daily meals is again another important step to lessen the chances of premature hair graying. Nutrient deficiencies will not merely result in lightening your hair color, but also hair graying. Hence, the effective way to derive the beneficial nutrients for your hair is to consume nutritious foods. If you are not sure what to eat, consult a professional dietician.
Not all oils are hair-friendly. Only the oils that are extracted from natural sources, like coconut oil or almond oil, can successfully strengthen the roots of your hair, and help your hair retain its natural color. Various medical tests have shown that massaging your hair and scalp promotes blood circulation and helping your hair produce more and more melanin.
The UV rays (especially the UVA ray), as well as styling tools (like heaters and dryers) can result in heat damage of your hair, affecting its color. If you stay exposed to the sunlight for long hours, or use these tools on a regular basis, your hair will most probably lighten over time, and turn gray. So, from now on, make sure you use protections to cover up your hair while stepping out. For this, you can always use heat protectants, caps, scarves, hats, etc.
As discussed earlier, if you are sure that your body is suffering from hormonal imbalances, it is best for you to consult a dermatologist doctor or a professional skin specialist, who can advise you and give you prescribed medicines that can act on the root cause of your hair loss.
The habit of smoking, especially regular, is yet another factor that actively participates in the production of free radicals in your body. The chemical compounds present in tobacco smoke have the ability to increase the oxidative stress, which in turn can lead to straining your hair’s natural pigment (color) by affecting the release of melanin (your hair’s natural pigment). So, if you are a regular smoker, it’s time to quit it seriously. If you can stay away from this habit, you can also prevent your body from forming those free radicals, which can eventually strengthen the natural color of your hair. We advise, if you think you are not mentally prepared to quit smoking, you can always get counseled or seek help from a professional.
