A Natural Remedy for Grey Hair

        

If stray grey hairs are robbing you of your youthful looks, you may want to try a natural remedy at home. However, home remedies are based only on the experiences of others who have had success using them. At-home remedies may or may not work on your hair, or may take several applications. Stop using any homemade coloring treatment if you experience any scalp discomfort or pain.

Amla Powder Treatment for Dark Hair

Step 1

Mix 2 tbsp. amla powder, available from health food stores and online retailers, with 2 tbsp. liquid coconut oil in a small bowl. Amla powder is made from the fruit of the gooseberry tree, and is awidely used herb in India. Amla powder darkens hair, and is best used on  brown or black hair.

 

Step 2

Apply the amla powder treatment to hair and scalp, taking care to cover all of your grey hairs with the treatment.

Step 3

Place a shower cap on your head, or wrap your head with plastic wrap and cover with a towel.

Step 4

Leave the amla powder treatment on your hair and scalp overnight.

Step 5

Remove the wrapping from your head, rinse your hair and scalp with cold water, then shampoo and style your hair as usual.

Henna and Herb Treatment for Dark Hair

Step 1

Mix 2 tbsp. henna powder, available from online henna suppliers, with 2 tsp. basil essential oil, also available online or from health food stores, in a small bowl.

Step 2

Add 2 tbsp. coffee grounds and 1 tbsp. powdered fenugreek, available from health food stores or online herbal retailers, to mixture and stir thoroughly.

Step 3

Add 2 tsp. plain yogurt to mixture and stir thoroughly.

Step 4

Apply henna and herb treatment to hair, and let the treatment sit on your hair for two to three hours. If you have long hair, wrap your hair with plastic wrap or a shower cap to protect your clothing and furniture from any staining that may occur from the treatment.

Step 5

Remove wrapping from your head and rinse out the treatment with cool water. Shampoo and style your hair as usual.

Home Remedy for Blonde Hair

Step 1

Mix 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice with 3 tbsp. liquid coconut oil in a small bowl.

Step 2

Apply the treatment to your hair, and let the treatment sit on your hair for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Rinse off the treatment with cool water and wash and . style your hair as usual.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tbsp. amla powder
• 2 tbsp. liquid coconut oil
• Shower cap or plastic wrap
• 2 tbsp. henna powder
• 2 tsp. basil essential oil
• 2 tbsp. coffee grounds
• 1 tbsp. powdered fenugreek
• 2 tsp. plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice.

  .3 tbsp. liquid coconut oil