Hair Care Tips: Try This Natural Remedy To Darken Greying Hair
If you're fed up with applying henna or chemical-based hair dyes to darken your greying hair, there's a natural and safe alternative you might want to try. An age-old remedy, passed down by grandmothers, promises to restore your hair's natural black colour—without causing any damage.
Premature greying can be distressing, and many people turn to expensive dyes or hair colour products to hide it. However, these chemical-laden solutions often come with side effects, including scalp irritation and hair damage. In some cases, they can even accelerate greying.
For those looking for a homemade, natural fix, this simple remedy made with easily available kitchen and herbal ingredients could be the answer.
In the Bundelkhand region, the Amaltas tree, also known locally as Tesu or Chivla, is commonly used in natural treatments. And with it, you can prepare a completely natural remedy to dye your hair black at home.
How To Prepare It
Break a small piece of Amaltas wood and soak it in water overnight. The next morning, add fenugreek seeds and Kalonji (black cumin) to the same water and boil the mixture thoroughly. Once done, strain the liquid using a clean cloth and store it in a bottle.
Divide the mixture into two parts. If you prefer, you can add a bit of shampoo to one part. Spray the plain herbal water onto your scalp and hair roots. Let it sit for some time, then rinse thoroughly using the shampoo-mixed water.
This two-step natural hair care routine is not only chemical-free and cost-effective, since Amaltas, Kalonji, and fenugreek are widely available, but it also offers a gentle, side-effect-free way to gradually darken greying hair.
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