Greying hair is a nightmare for every woman. It happens
to all of us at some point in life. Some women start greying in their
mid-30s while some do not see their first silver hair until they are in
their 50s. The main reason for premature greying is that the hair
follicle stops producing melanin, which is hair’s natural pigment.
“Going
grey isn’t just about losing your hair’s natural color — what makes it
worse is the change in texture that usually takes place once premature
greying starts,” says Aakriti Kochar, beauty expert, Oriflame India.
Hair starts turning quite coarse and is not easy to manage.
With aging, the rate of hair growth slows down, while some hair follicles
stop producing new hair completely. So, when a hair falls out naturally,
it may not be replaced. This kind of hair-aging can catch women
off-guard and its fixes aren’t quick. Caring for your hair and scalp now
is the only way out of this eventuality.
Tips to keep your hair at its best, no matter what your age
Keep stress at bay
Stress spikes adrenaline
production, which can convert into androgens and cause extra hair to
fall out. So, take some time out of your busy schedule to do what makes
you feel good — whether it’s yoga, meditation or something as simple as a
bubble bath.
Lock in moisture
When it comes
to your hair, remember, ‘moisture is the key’. Says dermatologist Swati
Srivastava, VLCC, Mumbai, “Hairstyling treatments completely zap
moisture from the mane. Limit hairstyling to special occasions. If you
tend to use a hair dryer every day, switch to a no-heat setting. Avoid
excess brushing and hair washing.
Pack in protein
When
shopping for hair products, opt for the protein-based ones; they
reinforce the hair shaft, and help it remain strong enough to fight
breakage. Foods like tofu, lean meat and eggs are also great sources of
edible protein.
Treat your scalp
Whether it
is oily or dry, your scalp needs a relaxing treatment. Take some almond
oil and massage it into your scalp. Dip a towel in hot water and wrap it
around your head for about 20 minutes.
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