Natural ways to combat gray hair without breaking the bank

Gray hair is one of the first signs of the body aging. It usually appears first on the top of the head and at the temples. This process is related to the cells that produce a pigment called melanin. When melanocytes stop producing it, the hair loses its natural colour and turns gray. Although graying hair is a completely natural course of events, many people try to delay this moment.

Gray hair is an aesthetic problem for many women. One solution is regular visits to the hairdresser. Fortunately, nature offers us methods that can help hide graying hair. Thanks to them, you don't have to spend a fortune.

One of the most popular tricks is using ground coffee. Simply pour boiling water over a few teaspoons and wait for the brew to cool. Apply it to washed hair and leave it on for 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly. Regular use will show results in just two weeks. However, it is worth noting that this method is mainly recommended for brunettes and brown-haired people.

Another way to tackle gray hair is much less known, but it beats coffee grounds regarding care properties. It involves using beet juice (you can make it yourself with a juicer) as a rinse created in a 1:2 ratio with water. Like the previous method, pour it over previously washed hair, wait a while, and rinse with warm water. Beet juice will darken gray strands, but be careful not to overdo it, as it can give them a pink or red tint.

It is worth knowing that this natural product nourishes the hair roots, making hair stronger and more resistant to falling out and stimulating it to grow. Beet juice is also a natural emollient, making strands soft and shiny. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties and helps fight dandruff.

Another way to darken gray hair is to prepare rinses and rubs from herbs. Nettle and sage are plants that not only mask gray hair but also strengthen it. Simply brew a few bags of these herbs in a litre of hot water. It is best to let the brew sit for a few hours, then rinse your hair with it. Sage additionally strengthens and nourishes the hair roots, which is particularly recommended for people with oily and falling hair problems.

More and more women are forgoing dyeing and accepting their natural gray hair. An example is actress Andie MacDowell, who publicly flaunts her gray hair (even on the red carpet). And how does it look on the Canadian scene? Anne-Marie Cadieux frequently appears naturally, with gray strands, without meticulously styled hair and makeup. Similar "actions" are also carried out by Enuka Okuma.