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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Preventing Gray Hair
• Method 2 of 3: Painting over gray hair
• Method 3 of 3: The Nature of Gray Hair
• Tips
• Warnings

Gray hair is usually seen as a sign of aging, so it's understandable why you want to get rid of it so badly. Fortunately, there are several ways to mask them, prevent new ones from emerging, and even possibly reverse the process.To figure out how to do this, start at step 1.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Preventing Gray Hair

1. 1 Eat Healthy Food.ref>https://www.webmd.com/beauty/ss/slideshow-foods-healthy-hair/ ref> A healthy, balanced diet plays an important role in the health of your hair, so try to ensure that your body is getting all the vitamins and nutrients that are good for your hair to prevent gray hair.
   • Eat more lean protein (hair is made of protein), fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Drink plenty of water to maintain fluid levels in your body.
   • You need to get enough vitamin B12 and zinc. If you think your diet is lacking, you can take them in supplement form.
   • It is also very important to get enough vitamins A, C and E, as well as copper, iron and folic acid.
   • Biotin (also known as vitamin H or B7) is another vitamin that is important for healthy hair and its natural color. It is found in cucumbers, oats, and almonds.
2. 2 Avoid low quality hair products. They contain a variety of chemicals such as sulfates, phosphates, chlorine and ammonia that dry out hair and weaken hair roots, making it more prone to graying. Therefore, try to select hair products with the maximum content of natural ingredients.
3. 3 Massage your scalp regularly. This will help stimulate blood flow to the scalp, which will help the hair to be healthy and beautiful. If possible, massage natural oils such as almond or coconut into the scalp during the massage to deeply moisturize the hair roots.
4. 4 Quit smoking. According to one study, smokers are four times more likely to develop gray hair than non-smokers. Smoking also makes hair look dull and lifeless and leads to hair loss.
5. 5 Take Melancor. It is a dietary supplement in pill form that is believed to restore natural hair color by stimulating the formation of melanin in hair follicles. This can help restore color to your hair and prevent new gray hair from developing. It is taken once a day, there are practically no side effects. You can order the drug online.
   • Keep in mind that there is no scientific evidence that Melancor is effective. You can try this supplement, but study the possible side effects and realize that you may not get the results you expect.

Method 2 of 3: Painting over gray hair

1. 1 Color all your hair. This procedure will completely paint over all gray hair, so it should be chosen if gray hair is more than 40%.
   • You can choose to dye your hair for a few weeks, or use a permanent color that will last until your hair grows back.
   • If you want to choose a shade of dye that is as close as possible to your natural hair color, it is better to consult a professional, as the results of home dyeing are difficult to predict. On the other hand, some people use the need to color their hair as an opportunity to experiment with a new color.
   • If you decide to color your hair yourself, avoid dyes with ammonia, which can dry out and damage your hair.
   • Be aware that after dyeing your hair once, you will have to do it periodically, as soon as the hair roots grow back. You can re-color the entire hair mass or just the roots.
2. 2 Highlight or color the strands. This is another way to mask gray hair. Instead of dyeing all the hair, the hairdresser will bleach or color individual strands, making the mass of hair visually brighter and more vibrant.
   • You can lighten or dye thin strands for natural color transitions, or make large strands in a contrasting shade.
   • This procedure must be performed by a professional hairdresser and can be quite expensive. However, the result will last a little longer than dyeing all hair.
3. 3 Try henna. Henna is a natural hair dye. It is free of chemicals and improves the condition of the hair, moisturizing and giving it shine.
   • Henna will give your hair a deep red, reddish tint. The lighter your natural color or the more gray hair you have, the brighter the result will be.
   • Henna staining is a messy process. Henna is sold either as a briquette, which must be melted, or as a powder, which must be mixed with lemon juice, tea, coffee, or water. Ready-to-use henna has the consistency of mud, and in order to achieve the desired color, you need to keep it on your head for several hours.
   • Keep in mind that hair dyed with henna cannot be dyed with chemical dye, so think carefully before using henna - you will have to walk with such hair for a long time!
4. 4 Experiment with shorter-term solutions. If you're not ready to dye your hair just yet, there are other, shorter-term ways to mask gray hair.
   • Use mascara. This is almost the same mascara as for eyelashes, but only for hair! It is great for painting over individual gray strands at the temples and along the hairline and lasts until the next shampoo.
   • Use a root concealer. This product works on the same principle as dry shampoo. It is in the form of an aerosol and is sprayed onto gray hair at the roots, even out their shade. It also rinses off the next time you wash your hair.
   • Use tinted shampoos and conditioners. Tinted shampoos and conditioners help mask gray hair, giving it a shade similar to your natural color. The effect is enough for three subsequent shampoos.
5. 5 Use natural hair rinses. There are many homemade ways to set hair color by rinsing it with herbal teas. Whether these tools work or not is a moot point, but why not give it a try?
   • Rosemary and sage. Place half a cup of rosemary and half a cup of sage in a large pot of water and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain and leave to cool. When the broth has cooled, pour it over your hair and scalp and let it dry naturally, and then wash off with a natural shampoo. Repeat once a week.
   • Gooseberry. Add a small amount of Indian gooseberry (amla) to the liquid coconut oil and simmer until the berries turn black. Cool the mixture, then massage into hair and scalp. Leave it on for half an hour, then rinse.
   • Black walnut. Chop a few nuts and place them in a pot of water. Boil for 15 minutes, then cool. Remove the nuts from the broth, apply it to your hair and let it dry naturally, then rinse with shampoo. Repeat twice a week.
6. 6 Accept your gray hair. Instead of trying to hide or get rid of gray hair, embrace it. With proper care, gray hair can look very impressive, and you can save a lot of time and money.
   • Get a modern haircut. Many women and men associate gray hair with old age, but more often than not, this is because their hairstyles are old-fashioned. Try getting a fresh, trendy haircut from a professional hairdresser. She will make you young.
   • Try to keep your hair smooth. Gray hair is prone to dryness and frizz, which can make you look older. Treat your hair to keep it smooth and hydrated: use moisturizing shampoos and conditioners, oil-based hair products (such as argan or coconut oil) and a straightener to smooth unruly strands.

Method 3 of 3: The Nature of Gray Hair

1. 1 Understand that gray hair mainly depends on your genetics. While many people often associate gray hair with aging, there is no specific age at which a person begins to turn gray - everyone has it in different ways.
   • Some have their first gray hairs during adolescence, while others do not turn gray until middle age. Since gray hair mainly depends on heredity, if your parents turned gray early, chances are you will be the same.
   • Race also matters. Caucasians usually begin to turn gray by 35, Asians by 40, and Africans by 45.
2. 2 Understand that stress has not been proven to be associated with gray hair. Many people think that people turn gray due to stress, but there is no scientific evidence for this theory. It is possible that stress contributes to the production of free radicals that lead to gray hair, or prevents melanocytes (stem cells involved in the growth of new hair) from delivering pigment to the hair. While there is some evidence to support this possibility, and many doctors believe stress can precipitate gray hair, there is no definitive evidence.
   • Hair turns gray when the cells in the hair roots stop producing a pigment called melanin (responsible for hair coloring). When and how this process begins in a particular person depends on genetics.
   • There is also speculation that the build-up of hydrogen peroxide around hair follicles can discolor the hair as a result of oxidation.
   • However, stress negatively affects your overall health (including potential hair loss), so reducing stress in life is always a good idea.
3. 3 Check for possible illnesses. Sometimes premature gray hair indicates some kind of autoimmune or genetic processes occurring in the body.
   • Some diseases, such as vitiligo (thyroid disease) and anemia, are directly related to the process of graying hair. Problems with the pituitary gland can also be the cause.
   • Therefore, if your hair turns gray prematurely and you experience other symptoms of these conditions, you should see your doctor.

Tips

• Try to apply natural oil to your hair for about an hour once a week, then rinse off. This will preserve the beauty and natural appearance of your hair.
• Henna is better and healthier than hair dye because henna is a plant. It can strengthen your hair, make it shinier and more voluminous.
• Love yourself. Hair is not the most important thing in life. You have family and friends who will love you no matter what!
• If you do not know how to dye your hair yourself, go to the salon to see a specialist.
• Use a good conditioner after shampooing your hair. This will make them shinier and healthier and will also reduce drying damage.
• If you decide to dye your hair, choose a natural color that matches your skin tone and style.

Warnings

• Don't be discouraged - there is a solution for every problem.