Grey hair is a never ending problem now a days. To get permanent solution for grey hair we can consider some home remedies with vitamins and minerals. Some people consider grey hair for wisdom and some people especially young individuals between 15 years to 30 years of age consider it as an getting old at an early age, which makes them feel less confident, and less socially interacting with family members and friends. But premature grey hair can be reversed naturally by including some supplements and by changing our life style.

WHAT IS GREY HAIR?
Grey hair occurs due to less or total shutdown of melanin production from the hair follicle. Melanin gives the color to the hair, if melanin production stops we see grey hair or white hair. Grey hairs are common process of ageing, but premature gray is not a common process of ageing. This area can be addressed by changing our lifestyle and including good diet and vitamins. By this we can get a permanent solution for grey hair
NOTE : Grey hair has a little to some traces of melanin in it, but where as white hair totally lacks melanin in it.
REASONS FOR GREY HAIR:
- STRESS: Does stress causes grey hair? Answer to this question is yes. But how exactly stress leads to grey hair, lets find out. When we experience any stress our body produces fight or flight hormone called norepinephrine. This norepinephrine (noradrenaline) will be released into the hair follicle which affects the melanocyte stem cells in the follicle, by causing the melanocytes to move out off the hair follicle. Without out melanocytes in hair follicle, melanin production is reduced which leads hair to turn gray. Studies conducted on mice and humans proves this point
- VITAMINS AND MINERAL DEFICIENCY : Inadequate intake of vitamins like B-vitamins, vitamin c, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, Biotin and minerals like zinc, copper, iron , selenium and magnesium can lead to premature graying of hair
- GENETICS : Mostly grey hair is caused by this factor. This plays a crucial role when graying of hair starts. Some authors strongly believe that genetics alone is the main reason for gray hair.
- CHEMICAL PRODUCTS FOR HAIR : Some harsh chemicals used in shampoos, dyes and other hair products can damage the melanin production
- AGING: Aging is a natural process of grey hair formation, as the hair goes through natural age process cycle and hair follicle produces less melanin, leading hair to turn grey. But some studies are going on, by preserving the melanocytic stem cells (McSc) irreversible greying of hair can be reversed permanently at an older age too. We have to wait for further studies so that permanent solution for grey hair turning to natural color can be made possible.
- SOME HEALTH RELATED ISSUES: Some health related issues like neurofibromatosis, vitiligo, thyroid disease, tuberous sclerosis and alopecia areata can lead to grey hair formation.
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PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR GREY HAIR :TREATMENT FOR GREY HAIR
Before getting into the permanent solution for grey hair and treatment of grey hair, one should find out the actual root cause for grey hair. After finding out the actual root cause one can easily treat the premature grey and grey hair. If grey hair is caused because of vitamins and minerals deficiency, just by incorporating vitamins and minerals your gray hair can turn into its natural color.
- DECREASE STRESS: If grey hair is because of stress, just decrease the stress by addressing the reason for stress. Get enough 8 hours sound sleep. Exercise daily at least for 40 minutes. Get into meditation, do what ever helps to rid off stress. Include a healthy diet into your daily routine. Read some books.
- INCORPORATE VITAMINS AND MINERALS : Most of the premature grey hair is the result of vitamins and minerals deficiencies, just by adding vitamins and minerals to your diet can reverse grey hair.
- Vitamin B-5: Make sure you get enough of vitamin B-5 also known as panthothenic acid in your daily diet. Studies on mice had shown vitamin B-5 can reverse graying fur.
- NOTE: Vitamin B-5 rich foods : Organ meat, chicken breast, beef , poultry, seafood, mushrooms, avocados, potatoes, broccoli, brown rice , whole wheat and oats etc..
- Vitamin B-6: Vitamin B-6 also known as pyridoxine can support production of melanin which helps to maintain and give the hair its color. Adequate intake of pyridoxine delays and slow down the premature greying of hair. In a genetic condition like homocystinuria HIGH DOSE of vitamin B6 can cause to darken the hair. Homocysteine can inhibit melanin production, so by taking vitamin B6, B6 helps in reducing the homocysteine levels.
- NOTE: Vitamin B6 rich foods :Bananas, Avocados, sweet potato, carrots, green peas, soya beans, chicken, beef liver, tuna, salmon, peanuts etc….
- Vitamin B-9 : Vitamin B9 also known as Folic acid helps in producti0n of an amino acid known as methionine which is essential for hair color and B9 also contribute to DNA and RNA synthesis. This synthesis in deed helps in cell division and growth , including hair follicles.
- NOTE: Vitamin B-9 rich foods : Spinach, raw cabbage, lentils, black beans, kidney beans, papaya, grapes, citrus fruits, broccoli, asparagus, root vegetables, almonds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, green leafy vegetables, eggs, mangoes, liver etc…..
- Vitamin B-12 : Vitamin B12 also known as cobalamin is involved in melanin production , deficiency can lead to reduced melanin production leading to grey hair formation. B12 is essential in making DNA genetic material found in all cells including follicle. Hair follicles depends on blood cells to get oxygen and nutrients, and B12 deficiency can hamper the healthy blood cells growth thus preventing hair follicles from getting oxygen and nutrients leading to greying of hair.
- NOTE: Vitamin B12 rich foods : Beef liver, salmon, tuna, clams, oysters, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, spinach, mushrooms etc….
- Vitamin D : Vitamin D contributes stimulation of new and old hair follicles, thus preventing grey hair formation. Some finding suggests vitamin D effects melanin production in hair follicle.
- NOTE: Vitamin D rich foods : Best source for vitamin D is getting exposed to early sunrise in morning. Salmon, egg yolks, mackerel , mushrooms, beef liver, chess, plant based milk etc….
- Calcium : Low levels of calcium may effect the melanin production.
- NOTE: Calcium rich foods : Dairy products like milk, cheese, buttermilk. Green leafy vegetables, beans, lentils, almonds, dried fruits etc..
- Copper : Copper helps body to metabolize iron and create new blood cells, and also plays a vital role in melanin synthesis.
- NOTE : Copper rich foods : Beef liver, almonds, peanuts, white mushrooms etc…
- Iron :Iron is essential mineral in hemoglobin formation where hemoglobin carries oxygen through out the body. If Iron is deficient, hemoglobin formation is affected leading to low oxygen supply to hair follicle leading to low melanin synthesis.
- NOTE : Iron rich foods : Beef, lamb, pork, organ meat, clams, oysters, tuna, salmon, beans, chickpeas, watermelons, strawberries etc..
- Keratin : Keratin is a type of protein, present in surface cells. If keratin is break down in follicle, it leads to hair loss and pigmentation changes. So try to eat enough protein, so that body extracts amino acids and turns them into keratin
- Zinc : Zinc plays a role in melanin production and in DNA and RNA production. Deficiency in zinc intake can lead to premature greying of hair.
- NOTE : Zinc rich foods : poultry, beef, dark leafy vegetables, nuts , pumpkin seeds, chia seeds , almonds etc..
- Biotin : Biotin stimulates hair protein keratin . Research shows people with grey hair shows low levels of biotin.
- NOTE : Biotin rich foods : Egg yolk, avocados, sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, almonds, mushrooms, salmon etc..
To get permanent solution for grey hair, it is essential to get all the vitamins and minerals in your daily routine. If not possible to get all items, it is advised to take supplements as individual or as a combination like multi vitamins. Before taking supplements check the ingredients.
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PERMANENT SOLUTION FOR GREY HAIR HOME REMEDIES :
To some extent you can try home remedies for grey hair. This may not be a permanent solution for grey hair, but may do some magic.
- AMLA POWDER OR OIL : Amla oil is rich in vitamin c and antioxidants that helps in melanin production . Use amla powder with coconut oil and massage it, leave it overnight and rinse in the morning
- LEMON JUICE : Lemon juice can help naturally darken the hair. Use this with coconut oil directly applying to the scalp and wait for an hour and rinse it.
- FENUGREEK PASTE : Fenugreek paste is rich of nutrients and helps in slowing down the greying process . Apply the paste directly to scalp and wait for an hour and so and rinse it. The paste is made by grinding the seeds, which are soaked overnight.
- BLACK TEA : Black tea contains tannic acid . Tannic acid can darken the hair. Use black tea as a conditioner after shampooing and air dry it.
- HENNA : Henna is a natural dye since ages . Use henna powder with water and apply to hair, wait for 2 hours and wash your hair
- ONION JUICE : Hydrogen peroxide which is a factor for grey hair can build up in hair follicle, which can be reduced by onion juice. Because onion juice contains catalase, an enzyme which reduces the hydrogen peroxide in hair follicle. Apply onion oil directly to scalp wait for an hour and wash it out.

Table of Contents
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What is the main cause of grey hair?
The main culprit for grey hair is the reduced or completely halted melanin production. Genetics, stress, aging, vitamins and mineral deficiency are some of the main causes of grey hair.
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How can i stop my hair from greying?
You cannot ,as of now with the technology we have now. But you can delay the process by taking good well balanced diet, good sleep, regular exercise and by incorporating supplements to your daily routine.
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Can B12 reverse grey hair?
If Vitamin B 12 deficiency is the only reason for grey hair, then it can be reversed by taking vitamin B 12 supplements or by incorporating Vitamin B 12 rich foods in your diet.
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At what age is grey hair normal ?
Above 50 years aged individuals with grey hair is considered normal.
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Is there any permanent solution for grey hair?
There is no permanent solution for grey hair which is of age or genetics related. But if there is a premature grey hair, then the permanent solution for grey hair lies in treating the underline deficiency.
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Which supplement is best for grey hair?
B complex , biotin, vitamin A, E, D and c, along with some minerals like zinc, copper, magnesium, selenium.
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Is grey hair caused by stress?
Yes stress in deed causes grey hair by producing norepinephrine, which pushes out the melanocyte out of the follicle.
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