Every one of us wants to look young and beautiful always, and want to delay aging for as long as we can. Aging is not only about fine lines and wrinkles but also grey hair. If grey hair starts showing up in our mid to late 40s that is perfectly normal, however, if you start noticing grey hair popping up in your 20s and 30s that can give you a shock and be a cause of concern.
There are various factors that cause premature graying including too much stress, improper food habits, lack of enough sleep, and so on. If you want to prevent grey hair from emerging too soon then there are certain things you need to, certain tips that you have to follow, and we shall discover 10 such important tips below.
Top 10 Tips to Prevent Premature Graying of Hair:
10. Use coconut oil
Coconut oil can be used for so many reasons – it is a good cooking oil, works as a skin moisturizer, and is great for your hair too. If you massage your hair with coconut oil on a regular basis it will keep it moisturized and enrich it with lauric acid, which in turn will soften and strengthen your strands, and provide it with antioxidants that can help delay graying of hair for a long, long time. So, if you want beautiful, shiny, frizz-free tresses that will not grey too early then a regular coconut oil hair massage is a must.
9. Avoid stress
Stress can cause so many health problems including diabetes and a stroke and it can also result in skin problems like acne, fine lines, and wrinkles. It does not stop here, if you take too much stress it may even cause premature graying of hair. This is the reason why it is very important to de-stress yourself. Take time out for your own self, relax, go for spas, movies, shopping, listen to music, visit your favorite restaurant, meet friends, do whatever can relax you and make you feel happy and then you will not have to worry about early graying of hair.
8. Avoid smoking
You must have heard this so many times that smoking can cause serious health issues but what you perhaps do not know is that it can also cause great stress on your hair and lead to premature aging. So, if you want to look young, beautiful, and be without grey hair then you need to quit smoking right away.
See also; 10 Best Tips to Quit Smoking.
7. Stay hydrated always
If you want your crowning glory to look beautiful always then you need to increase your intake of water and reduce alcohol and caffeine. Water not only keeps your skin hydrated, and your system clean and healthy, it also keeps your hair moisturized and helps prevent early graying. If there is a lack of hydration and moisture, nutrients will not be able to reach your hair follicles, and this can result in grey hairs. So, make sure you drink 8-10 glasses of water every day.
6. Have more of copper
Walnuts are known to help avoid grey hair and this is because they are rich in copper, which can help in the production of melanin, the pigment that gives your hair its original color. You can regularly take multivitamins as almost all of them have copper. Or, you may include copper-rich food in your diet like spinach, yams, Lima beans, turnip greens, and most meats. Almonds, blackberries, pomegranates, and pineapples also contain copper.
5. Increase iodine intake
Iodine can help prevent your hair from turning white or grey and thus you need to make sure you get enough of it through your diet. Spinach, banana, and carrots are rich in iodine and thus you must start having them if you are not already. Also, in place of any ordinary table salt try to use iodine salt and increase your iodine intake.
4. Have enough proteins
Your hair is made of complex proteins that help it grow, makes it strong, and also offer lively color to your mane. You must make sure to include 3 to 4 oz of protein to your diet every day. If you do not have enough protein it can easily result in premature graying. Some of the rich sources of proteins include nuts, lean meats, lentils, soy, and beans.
3. Improve circulation
Good blood flow and circulation are very important if you want to prevent grey hair. You may eat all important minerals and vitamins but if they do not reach your hair and scalp they will not serve the purpose. To enjoy better circulation you need to exercise at least for half an hour on a daily basis. Also, make it a habit to massage your scalp every day for 5 – 10 minutes.
2. Get enough sleep
Lack of undisturbed 6-8 hours of sleep every night can open doorways to many health problems. You will get up cranky every morning, will have not much energy to do even the normal chores of the day, and you will find it difficult to pay attention when at work. Furthermore, if you do not get enough sleep, very soon you are going to wake up with a few strands of grey hair, at least to begin with. So, if you do not want that to happen, it is very important to reduce stress, relax well, and get a good night’s sleep.
1. Get some sunshine
So long you must have been suggested to avoid going out in the sun, though you must follow this to an extent, but not completely. Sun is the strongest and most harmful between 10 am and 4 pm and this is the time when you need to try and avoid going out. This, however, does not mean you should not soak yourself in the sun at all. The sun rays are rich in vitamin D, which is very important for our health, skin, and hair. Hair follicles do contain vitamin D and thus getting some sunshine will do you good and help prevent your hair from graying early.
Once you have grey hair, that too at a young age, you will have to opt for some solution – be it natural or the over-the-counter ones, and thus it will be wise to prevent this from happening, not early at least. So, start following these simple home remedies right from today and delay graying.