Often women who have not reached the age of 30, are surprised to discover the appearance on the head of the first gray hair. This phenomenon is quite common and is, as a rule, hereditary in nature.
The reasons for the appearance of early gray hair include:
- heredity (if any of the parents began to turn gray at an early age, then the probability of a recurrence of this phenomenon in children is great);
- a large amount of stress, which leads to fatigue and nervous exhaustion;
- lack of vitamins in the body, caused by an unbalanced diet;
- the presence of bad habits (alcohol, smoking, excessive consumption of coffee);
- violation of the heart, kidneys, stomach, thyroid and various skin diseases;
- prolonged exposure to the sun without a headdress.
The appearance of many gray women does not spoil, but rather reflects their individuality, the glitter of the eyes and the freshness of the skin. However, if nevertheless it causes discomfort, there are a number of ways how to get rid of gray hair. These include, first of all, dyeing and use of home masks and lotions.
It is necessary to remember that when a gray hair is found on the head, it is best not to pull it out by hand, but to cut it off with a root with small sharp scissors. Otherwise, the serum released by the affected hair will damage the neighboring healthy roots, which will cause an even greater distribution of gray hair.
If the process of appearance of gray hair does not go too far, then folk remedies come to help, which include home masks and lotions. Here are a few recipes:
Home mask from the bow . Very finely chop 1 small onion and squeeze out the juice from it. Add 1 teaspoon of shampoo, as much honey and olive oil. Mix everything and get the resulting mass on the hair and leave for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Home mask of garlic . Garlic grate, squeeze the juice out of it and rub it into the roots of the hair. In the case of dry hair, you can add a little burdock oil to the juice. The head should be wrapped in a protective cap and leave for 1.5-2 hours, then rinse the hair with warm water with apple cider vinegar so that there is no garlic smell. After such a mask, the hair becomes lush and begins to grow faster.
Home mask with castor oil . Carefully rub the castor oil into the roots of hair, wrap it with parchment paper and put on a warming cap. In an hour, wash your face with warm water. This mask is also an excellent remedy for hair loss.
Home mask with lemon and carrots . Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice with 1 tablespoon of carrot juice and rub the mixture into the roots of the hair. After 30 minutes rinse with warm water.
Lotion from the nettle . 1 tablespoon chopped dried nettle leaves pour 1 cup of boiling water and leave to infuse for 1 hour. After that, the prepared lotion is applied over the entire length of the hair, rubbed into the roots and not washed off.
Lotion from the root of burdock . Pour 2 tablespoons of chopped burdock root 0.5 liters of water and put on fire. The mixture is boiled until it is reduced by a factor of 2, after which add 2 teaspoons of fennel seeds to the hot infusion and leave for 2 hours. The resulting infusion filter and rub a small amount into the roots of the hair. It can be stored for a long time in a refrigerator in a jar.
Lotion of rose hips . Dried fruit of dogrose to fall asleep in a thermos, pour boiling water and leave for 12 hours. The resulting infusion can be periodically, to avoid the appearance of gray hair, rub into the scalp.
If the process of appearance of gray hair has gone too far, then the most effective way is to dye the hair.
In this case, you need to consider how your appearance (color of eyes and skin) and clothes with the color of your hair will harmonize. It should also be taken into account that the hair grows at a speed of 5-15 mm per month, so the roots of the overgrown hair should be dyed once every 3-4 weeks. Exposing the hair to frequent staining can disrupt their structure, which will lead to dryness, brittleness, the appearance of dandruff and hair loss.
When choosing a paint for gray hair, you need to choose a color close to the natural for your appearance, but with a lighter shade. It should be remembered that too dark hair color emphasizes wrinkles, fatigue and sluggish skin, and for elderly women there are no bright red shades anymore, as they give the face pallor and the skin yellow. Therefore, before changing the hair color, you need to consult a hairdresser who can pick up the paint taking into account the original hair color, their condition and structure.
Paint on the hair is applied with a small brush from the roots, dividing into small strands for uniform coloration. The time of coloring depends on the achievement of the desired color according to the instructions to the hair dye. At the end of dyeing, wash the hair with warm water or a special shampoo.
You can dye your hair with natural dyes ( henna , basma , infusions of chamomile and walnut), or shade balms , which, among other things, help to strengthen hair and get rid of dandruff. However, unfortunately, natural colors will only give a beautiful shade to the hair, and gray hair will not be completely concealed.
100% coloration of gray hair can only be guaranteed by persistent chemical dyes. To withstand paint on gray hair is recommended the maximum amount of time that is indicated on the package.
Before using both chemical and vegetable dyes for hair, it is necessary to check the presence of an allergic reaction to them. To do this, apply a small amount of the dye solution with cotton wool to the skin area behind the ear and leave it overnight. If the morning does not appear irritation on the skin, then you can dye your hair.