Brilio.net - Using henna to dye hair is often used as a solution to disguise gray hair. However, this method only provides a temporary effect because henna cannot stop the growth of gray hair. When the color begins to fade, the hair needs to be re-dyed to maintain the results.
Gray hair itself is a condition in which hair turns white or grayish, which usually occurs in old age. The cause is a decrease in melanin, a pigment that gives hair its natural color. This decrease in melanin also slows down the regeneration of hair cells, so that gray hair begins to appear.
Although often associated with aging, gray hair can also grow at a young age. This condition is called premature gray hair and can be caused by various factors. Some of them are genetic factors, mistakes in hair care, hormonal changes, use of chemicals from coloring products or styling tools, and unhealthy lifestyles.
The presence of gray hair often makes someone feel less confident. However, there is a natural way to prevent the growth of gray hair without having to dye your hair with henna. One interesting alternative was shown by the TikTok account @uss.healthy on November 22, 2023. The user of the account uses a combination of natural ingredients, namely baby oil, eggs, and lemon, to care for hair so that gray hair does not increase.
"NATURAL RECIPE TO TREAT GRAY HAIR IN 5 MINUTES," wrote the account owner in the video caption, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @uss.healthy, Monday (30/12).
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Baby oil, which is usually used to maintain the softness and moisture of baby's skin, turns out to have benefits for hair. This is thanks to the natural mineral content in baby oil which is claimed to be able to prevent the growth of gray hair and help hair grow faster.
Eggs can also be used as a natural ingredient to treat hair so that it does not grow gray quickly. This is because eggs contain protein which is claimed to be able to prevent the growth of gray hair, while strengthening hair follicles and making them more fertile.
Likewise, lemon is effective for treating hair, one of which is preventing gray hair. This is thanks to the content of vitamin B, vitamin C, and phosphorus minerals that can maintain pigment cells in hair follicles and help eliminate and delay gray hair.
photo: TikTok/@uss.healthy
You can use these three natural ingredients as a mask to delay and prevent more gray hair from growing. Regular use will also make your hair stronger, anti-frizz and naturally shiny. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons baby oil
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How to make and use:
1. Break the eggs into a bowl and add the lemon juice.
2. Stir both until evenly mixed.
3. Once mixed evenly, add baby oil then stir again.
4. Prepare cotton wool, then dip it in the mask and apply it to the hair roots and scalp.
5. Rub gently for 2 minutes
6. Roll your hair and cover it with a shower cap or plastic wrap for 60 minutes.
7. Rinse hair using shampoo and conditioner.
8. Use this hair mask regularly twice a week to get naturally black hair without dye.