21 Simple Ways To Easily Cover Gray Hair Naturally At Home
You Will Need
- 2 tsp black tea leaves
- 4 tbsp pure henna powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp amla powder
- An applicator brush
- Gloves
- Conditioner
Processing Time
1 hour
Process
- Soak the henna powder in a cup of water and let it soak for 8 hours. You can leave the henna to soak overnight.
- In the morning, boil the black tea leaves in water and let it steep for a couple of minutes. Set it aside to cool.
- Once the tea has cooled, pour it into the henna paste that you left to soak. Add the lemon juice and amla powder to this mixture and stir until you get a smooth, consistent paste.
- Put your gloves on and apply the mixture onto your hair using the applicator brush. Make sure that you cover all the gray parts.
- Leave it in for an hour or until the paste dries up.
- Rinse the hair pack out with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
How Often?
Once a month.
Why This Works
Henna is a natural dye that also possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties. Not only does it darken your hair, but it also restores the pH balance of the scalp and normalizes oil production (2).
Sara, a blogger, shares a similar recipe where she applies a mixture of henna and indigo powder to her hair. She emphasizes it might take multiple applications for some individuals, but assures viewers that it is “completely safe, chemical-free, and beneficial to your hair (i).” She adds, “All of my gray hair is beautifully covered naturally, and I’m loving it.”
Quick Tip
You can also add a tablespoon of indigo powder to this remedy to darken your hair. You can use it in addition to or as a replacement for henna.
4. Sage Water Treatment
You Will Need
- A handful of sage leaves
- 2 cups water
Processing Time
2 hours
Process
- Boil the sage leaves in water and let it steep for a couple of minutes.
- Let the liquid cool and then pour it through your hair. Ensure that all of your hair is saturated with the sage water solution.
- Leave it in for 2 hours and then proceed to wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
How Often?
Once a week.
Why This Works
Sage leaves (salvis or sefakuss in Hindi), is one of the most effective ayurvedic remedies for gray hair. It restores the natural color of the hair and prevents the growth of gray hair (3).
5. Coconut Oil And Lemon Remedy
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