Category Archives for Natural Color/Grey Hair
How to Use Henna to Colour Your Hair (Ditch the Hair Dyes)
Would you leave your door open when you go out? Of course not. You don’t want to welcome unwanted guests. Then why would you welcome unwanted chemicals into your scalp skin? I am talking about hair dyes which have dozens of harsh chemicals that can irritate the scalp and even cause cancer. I know […]
Continue readingAyurvedic Hair Care: Top 4 Remedies for Thick Hair Growth
Indian women are famous for their beautiful, long, and voluminous hair. But, with the fading traditional hair practices, the thick long hair — very soon— may be a thing of the past. Hair loss has become a modern-day problem. The hair that was tended with so much love and care has become a subject of grief. Today […]
Continue readingWhy Vitamin B12 is Essential for Hair Growth (and to Delay Grey Hair)
Vitamin B12 is quite fascinating. Firstly, it’s colour — ruby red — is catchy and makes you think that this vitamin is magnificent. And second, if you are lacking in B12 and you take its supplement, you will get so much energy that may want to go and run a marathon. It’s that life changing. […]
Continue readingHow to Use Sage Tea to Darken Grey Hair + 10 Amazing Health Benefits of Sage
Are you fed up of dyeing your hair? And the greys keep popping up. There’s one herb that can solve your grey hair woes: the name is Sage. Yes, nothing fancy, available in all grocery stores, the common sage. Once upon a time sage use to be a popular natural remedy to darken […]
Continue readingHow To Cheat Grey Hair: Darken Your Hair With This Herbal Rinse
Hair dyes can be harmful. Henna can be messy and time-consuming. And eating black sesame seeds and amla may take a long time to work and produce any visible results. So what’s a grey hair person to do? There is one quick fix which is not harmful, neither messy nor time-consuming. And it will […]
Continue reading10 Amazing Hair & Health Benefits of Ashwagandha – The Miracle Herb
Ashwagandha is nature’s gift to mankind. For centuries, ayurvedic medicine has used various parts (roots, leaves, berries) of this shrub to increase energy, vitality and overall health. Ashwagandha literally means ‘horse’s smell’ in Sanskrit (Ashwa – horse and gandha means smell). But the term refers not just to the smell, but also to horse-like […]
Continue readingAmla: The Superfood For Hair
An amla a day keeps your hair thick, shiny and beautiful. Amla, also called as Amrit (nectar), is one of the most nourishing herbs for hair. I recently heard this amazing anecdote on how amla helped reverse grey hair. This was told by my cousin’s hairdresser to him and he later shared with me, thinking […]
Continue reading15 Home Remedies for Grey Hair
Grey hair is a sign of wisdom and maturity. But the trouble is if greying happens early in life. While conventional hair dyes can cover the grey hair, they contain many harmful chemicals — which can cause hair loss, more grey hair and even adversely affect your health. Fortunately, nature provides us with simple […]
Continue readingWhat Causes Grey Hair (and ways to reduce it)
One day we are all going to get white hair and wrinkled skin. But if this happens too early, then it needs attention. I have seen my dad’s side of family stay/look young for a long time. My dad is 65 years of age, and most of his hair on head is still black. […]
Continue readingDIY Sage Hair Mist: Moisturize & Shine
If you are looking for a natural way to moisturise your hair, try Sage Hair Mist. This lightweight, all natural, leave-in hair spray will restore lost moisture. Sage also works to give the hair softness and an incredible shine, both things that dull, dry hair is lacking. Besides, sage leaves are loaded with antioxidants and […]
Continue readingHow to make Amla & Curry Leaves Hair Oil: A simple recipe to reduce Grey Hair
Chitoor Priya asks: Hi dear friends, I am planning to prepare amla oil, as I am getting few strands of grey hair, can I add grated amla & curry leaf in boiling sesame oil. Can I use any other ingredient to make my hair turn black, need your suggestions? Hi Priya, Amla and curry leaves […]
Continue readingHow to do a Henna Gloss: Make your Hair Shiny Instantly
Do you want incredible shine and tint from henna? But without too much fuss – do a henna gloss. You do use henna for henna gloss, but it’s used in lesser quantities than you would use in a traditional henna. Gloss refers to the conditioning and moisturising ingredients such as yogurt, egg, coconut milk […]
Continue readingThe Best way to Lighten and Highlight your Hair Naturally: It Actually Works
If you look around, nature has so much to offer. Yes you can even highlight your hair to the glowing shades of gold or copper using common kitchen ingredients. The most popular DIY hair highlighters are lemon juice, baking soda, salt and staying in sun. But too much of any of them can be […]
Continue readingTop 3 Foods to Reduce and Prevent Grey Hair
Grey hair looks gorgeous. It’s a sign of wisdom. But the trouble is if greying happens early in life. Research indicates that genetics play a big role in greying of hair. So does stress and poor nutrition. Yes, you can’t change your genes, but you can certainly affect them by living a healthy lifestyle. […]
Continue readingRosemary Hair Rinse: Darkens Hair, Stimulates Growth
Rosemary is one of the most beneficial herbs for your hair. I have been using rosemary hair rinse for about 3 months now. I am not sure if it has changed the colour of my hair – I henna dye every month – but it surely has changed the colour of my white tumbler (which […]
Continue readingBlack Sesame Seeds: A Natural Remedy for Grey Hair + 10 Amazing Health Benefits
Many of us are looking for a magic pill to darken grey hair. And may be it does exists. I was recently reading ‘The Complete Book Of Ayurvedic Home Remedies’ by Dr Vasant Lad and in that he stresses about eating sesame seeds for healthy hair. Ayurveda believes that the health of the bones, […]
Continue readingHow to Make Amla Hair Oil: Promotes Hair Growth & Prevents Greying
Amla hair oil has been an integral part of hair care rituals in the Indian culture. It has played a key role in nurturing and fulfilling dreams of thick and beautiful hair which every woman takes pride in. This wonderful hair oil acts as a natural conditioner, minimizes hair loss and greying, and encourages […]
Continue reading3 Ways to Lighten Your Hair Naturally
In my quest to get a lighter hair – naturally – I came across some great homemade methods using common kitchen ingredients. And these do not harm your hair as the synthetic dyes do. Although, the colour change is slow and subtle, it gives you a more authentic look, rather than a […]
Continue readingRubbing Fingernails Together Stimulates Hair Growth and Reverses Graying: Reality or Myth
It is a popular belief among the practitioners of complementary medicine and Indian culture, that rubbing fingernails together can give you thick, dense and healthy hair. The positive results are supported by many anecdotal claims, and there are many proponents and followers to this ancient practice. Some have even claimed hair regrowth on bald areas. When I was a […]
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