Many people suffer from mental distress when their hair becomes gray at young age. Hair loss is a natural process in the human life cycle. Hair loss occurs at different ages depends on Ethnicities. For example: In Caucasians, hair loss starts at the age of 20-25 years. It usually starts after the age of 30 in people of Indian origin. Graying of hair before this age is called Premature hair graying. Skin color is mainly determined by a pigment called melanin. If the melanin is high, the skin color is relatively black, and if it is low, then the skin color is relatively white. Hair color is determined by the melanin production capacity of the base of the skin where the hair grows from. Hair loss occurs when melanin production is reduced or destroyed due to any kind of reason. Some common causes of hair graying are- Hair graying has a genetic link. That's why some people's hair starts graying earlier than others. Thyroid problems, immune system diseases, white hair, allergies, digestive system diseases, anemia, progeria and pangeria etc. also cause hair graying at an early age. Deficiency of vitamin B-12, B-6, biotin, vitamin D-3, vitamin E, iron and copper in the body can cause premature hair graying. Certain medicines used in chemotherapy for cancer treatment, medicines for malaria etc. cause temporary hair graying. Studies have shown that excessive tension affects the growth and formation process of hair. Apart from this, excessive drinking and smoking can also cause premature hair graying. Remedies of hair graying Hair graying can be prevented by treatment. A balanced diet should be taken to meet the deficiency of food elements. Fruits and vegetables should be included in your diet. Adequate sleep and control or abstinence from alcohol and smoking. However, the hair graying process cannot be prevented due to genetics.

Severity of sunshine is increasing, along with the roughness of hair is also increasing. Shampoo could be used to avoid roughness but too much use of it on contrary makes the hair rough and lifeless. To make the rough hair silky in this season, let’s take note from some homemade method: 1. Message coconut oil regularly on your hair for providing nutrition. Apply oil one hour before using shampoo. If you have no cold related problem then apply oil on hair in the night and go to sleep. Get up in the morning, wash your hair with shampoo and go to office. Your hair will be silky. 2. Banana hair pack is very useful for making hair silky. This pack can be made with a banana, one pot yogurt and two tea spoon honey. Make banana pest at first. Mix honey and yogurt with the pest. Apply the pack after 15 minutes on your hair. Use the hair pack twice a week. Keep the pest on your hair for an hour and then wash with shampoo. For good result use the pack for one month. 3. Egg hair pack is another useful method for making your hair silky. To prepare the pack it needs egg, honey, lemon juice and coconut oil. Break the egg and separate the yellow component. Take the white component of the egg in a pot. Mix honey, lemon juice and coconut oil with it. Apply the mixture on your hair and wait for an hour. When the hair will get dry then wash with shampoo. Use shampoo as long as the smell of egg is not over. Use the hair pack thrice a week. For better result use the pack for one month. 4. Mix mustard oil, lemon juice and yogurt. Apply all over your hair, keep it for 45 minutes and then wash with water. 5. Put petals of china rose into water for some times. Make pest of the petals. Apply on your hair. Wash your hair after one hour. 6. Cut an apple. Separate skin and seeds from it and then boil the white parts. Apply the boiled apple on your hair and wait for 20 minutes. Then wash your hair. Or wash your hair with apple juice before shampooing. 7. Mix apple seeder vinegar and water in 1:1 proportion. Use it after shampooing as conditioner. AH