Brilio.net - When you see a strand of white or gray hair among strands of black hair, it often makes you feel worried. Because the appearance of gray hair is a sign of aging in you.
This condition usually occurs as we age, the melanocytes in the hair follicles decrease in activity, resulting in less melanin production or even stopping altogether. As a result, hair loses color and becomes gray or white.
The conditions above can be triggered by genetic factors that play a role in the appearance of gray hair. Certain genes can influence the rate and rate of decline in melanin production, leading to the appearance of gray hair at younger or older ages.
Well, the trigger for gray hair at a young age usually comes from excessive stress experienced by a person. It is believed that a stressed body can speed up the process of gray hair appearing. This is because stress affects the immune system and interferes with melanin production.
Apart from being triggered by stress, deficiencies in several nutrients, such as vitamin B12, which is important for melanin production, can also contribute to the appearance of gray hair more quickly. To prevent the appearance of gray hair at a young age, you need to carry out regular care.
Many people treat gray hair using polish. However, continuous use of hair polish products can damage hair, such as breaking easily and falling out. Apart from that, polish products can also cause allergies for users.
Alternatively, you can replace hair polish with hair spray made from natural ingredients. This step was shared by YouTube user @superprincessjo, Friday (19/4). In uploading the video on her YouTube channel @superprincessjo only uses black tea which is usually used as a beverage ingredient.
Reporting from healthline.com, Saturday (20/4) black tea contains substances called polyphenols, especially theaflavins and thearubigin, which have been shown to stimulate melanin production in hair follicles. By increasing melanin production, black tea helps maintain the natural color of hair and reduces the appearance of gray hair.
Not only that, the antioxidants in black tea can help protect hair from damage caused by free radicals and adverse environmental exposure. Well, this antioxidant helps maintain hair's natural moisture and prevents it from becoming dry and brittle.
The anti-inflammatory properties in black tea are also beneficial for the scalp. By soothing inflammation and irritation, black tea helps create a healthy environment for strong hair growth and prevents hair loss.
That is the benefit of black tea to prevent the appearance of gray hair. So, then how do you make hairspray from drink ingredients? For those of you who are curious, let's look at the steps below:
Materials and tools:
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- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons black tea
- Clean spray bottle
How to make:
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1. Prepare a pan on the stove
2. Pour water
3. Add black tea
4. Boil all ingredients until boiling
5. Remove and cool the boiled water
6. Pour into a spray bottle
7. Hair spray is ready to be used to remove gray hair.
How to use:
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1. Part your hair into several sections
2. Spray hairspray evenly throughout your hair
3. Massage the scalp for several minutes
4. Wait for 30 minutes
5. Rinse hair using warm water
6. Dry using a dry towel
7. Use this trick regularly two to three times a week, so that gray hair fades.
Shiny hair with black tea.
Apart from the benefits above, black tea can also make your hair shiny. Black tea contains tannins, which are natural compounds that can help smooth the hair cuticle. The cuticle is the outer layer of hair consisting of cells that cover the hair shaft. When the hair cuticle is even, light reflects more easily from its surface, creating the appearance of shinier hair.
Apart from that, black tea also contains antioxidants and nutrients that can help maintain overall hair health. By treating your hair with black tea regularly, your hair can avoid damage and make it look healthier and shinier.