Ask Ayurveda

FREE! Ask Ayurvedic Doctors 24/7

Get expert answers from certified doctors anytime

Fast responses
1000+ verified doctors
/
/
/
How to Reverse Grey Hair to Black
Skin and Hair Disorders
Question #44726
120 days ago
1,045

How to Reverse Grey Hair to Black - #44726

Client_225f5a

Which products and application methods will cause grey hair in follicle to turn back to black? Do these products actually add melanin to the scalp follicle? Is this something that must be done on a regular basis?

How long have you been noticing grey hair?:

- 1-3 years

Have you tried any treatments or products for your grey hair?:

- No, I haven't tried anything

How would you describe your overall hair health?:

- Moderately healthy
FREE
Question is closed

Doctor-recommended remedies for this condition

58 Doctors recommend

Doctors' responses

When considering reversing grey hair to black using Ayurveda, it’s essential to understand that we aim to balance your doshas and nourish hair follicles, which can assist in revitalizing natural color. While Ayurveda doesn’t specifically “add melanin” back, it enhances the body’s innate processes to produce it.

1. Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Incorporating Amla in your diet or using its oil directly on your scalp is one traditional method. Consuming amla juice daily and applying warm amla oil to the scalp, massaging gently for 10-15 minutes, could stimulate hair pigmentation over time.

2. Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba): Known as “the king of herbs” for hair growth, Bhringraj can promote natural hair color. Making a paste from bhringraj powder with a little water and applying it as a scalp mask for about 20 minutes before washing your hair might be beneficial if used thrice a week.

3. Curry Leaves: The nutrients in curry leaves help in restoring melanin in hair follicles. Boil curry leaves in coconut oil, strain, and apply as a conditioning treatment once or twice a week, leaving it for 30 mins before shampooing.

4. Sesame Oil: Applying sesame oil regularly could help restore hair color. Warm the oil, apply to the scalp, and let it sit for an hour twice weekly.

5. Dietary Adjustments: Ensure a balanced diet rich in copper, vitamin B12, and iron, as these are crucial for preventing greying. Foods like nuts, seeds, bananas, leafy greens, and beans can support melanin production.

6. Haritaki (Terminalia chebula): Regularly consuming haritaki can cleanse the system, indirectly benefiting hair health. Take it as a supplement or mixed with warm water at night.

These methods may require consistent application over long periods for noticeable results. Ayurvedic treatments are holistic and not quick fixes, so regularity in these remedies could support outcomes over time. Consultation with an Ayurvedic practitioner can tailor these solutions better to your unique body type and hair concerns.

11650 answered questions
28% best answers

0 replies

About our doctors

Only qualified ayurvedic doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


Seeking Ayurvedic Advice for Skin Hyperpigmentation Post-Surgery
Best Oils or Balms for Itching Due to Histamine Excess
Seeking Holistic Help for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Effective Treatments for Keloids on Face, Neck, Chest, and Back
How can I increase my hair density?
Seeking Help for Persistent Rash and Digestion Issues
How can I stop the growth of sebaceous cysts on my scalp?
Home Remedies for Hair Loss in My Partner
How can I treat my fungal infection and skin rashes?
Concerns about Hair Fall and Premature Graying
Seeking Relief from Scalp Dermatitis
Why does my skin itch a lot during or after a shower and what are the solutions?
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Skin Issues After Eating Jackfruit with Yogurt
Seeking Advice for Seborrheic Dermatitis Treatment
How to Recover My Skin After Stopping Melacare Cream?
Can Ayurveda Help with Acne Scars on My Chin?
How to Recover My Skin After Stopping Melacare Cream?
Seeking Guidance for Persistent Psoriasis
Seeking Help for Persistent Melasma
Treatment for Black Spots on Foot Skin
Concerns About Darkening of Facial Skin
Persistent White Spots and Acne Issues
Seeking Remedies for Psoriasis and Sunburn
How to Use Gandhak Rasayan for Acne and Scalp Issues?
My Son's Skin Discoloration: Seeking Advice
Struggling with Acne and Lactose Intolerance During Periods
Is it safe to use balasabahuda cream for skin issues after three months of no improvement?
Seeking Help for Persistent Scabies in Family
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Long-term Psoriasis
Effective Treatments for Keloids on Face and Body
Advice for Vitiligo Skin Problem
What is the best Ayurvedic treatment for alopecia in adults with long-term hair loss?
Seeking Effective Hair Oil for Dryness and Frizziness
Persistent Dandruff and Itching for 2 Years
Can I apply hair serum after coconut oil on my washed hair?
Skin Inflammation Concerns
How to Use Gandhak Rasayan for Acne and Scalp Issues?
Seeking Treatment for Melasma
How to treat persistent acne and marks after waxing on oily skin?
Treatment for Alopecia with Jamalgota
Seeking Solutions for Hair Loss
Can I use Chirata for skin rashes as a breastfeeding mom?
Seeking Treatment for Ichthyosis Skin Disorder
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Hair Fall
Can I Take Methi Seeds and Ghee with Pitta Dosha?
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Melasma
Concerns about Alopecia Areata Progression
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Hyperpigmentation
Struggling with Pimples and Facial Hair Growth
How to treat lichen planus on scrotum and eczema on legs with Ayurvedic medicine and oil?
How to heal my skin barrier and clear hyperpigmentation and acne scars with Ayurveda?
Seeking Ayurvedic Guidance for Hyperpigmentation Treatment
Why is my beard and hair turning white at a young age?
Seeking Ayurvedic Treatment for Hyperpigmentation and Skin Issues
How can I restore my original skin tone after medication-induced pigmentation?
Dealing with Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Why does my head sweat when I apply sitaram Narasimham oil to my hair?
How can I treat bald patches and scalp eczema?
Help with Premature White Hair
Seeking Treatment for Acne and Lactose Intolerance
Seeking Help for Long-term Psoriasis Management
Managing Vitiligo with Ayurveda and Dietary Restrictions
Seeking Advice for Skin Issues and Panchakarma Treatment
How Quickly Can Ayurvedic Hair Oil Promote Hair Growth?
Seeking Help for Hair Loss and Scalp Issues
Natural Remedies for Facial Fungal and Bacterial Infections
How to treat rosacea with Ayurvedic medicine after trying allopathic and Chinese treatments?
Skin Itching and Red Patches for a Month
Seeking Natural Remedies for Acne and Scars
Seeking Permanent Solution for Melasma and Psoriasis
How to Manage Oily Skin and Dark Lips?
Seeking Ayurvedic Supplements for Skin Cancer Management
Seeking Help for Long-term Psoriasis Management
Can Cardiospermum help reduce inflammation in alopecia areata?
Can TRIFALA, NEEM, and Manjishtha cure Psoriasis long-term?
Dealing with Acne, Oily Skin, and Mood Swings
Best Ayurvedic Remedies for Psoriasis
Effective Ayurvedic Treatment for Dermatomyositis and Calcium Deposits
Seeking Natural Remedies for Acne and Scars
Best Oil for Children's Dandruff and Hair Health
Seeking Solutions for Dry Skin and Hyperpigmentation
Seeking Effective Remedies for Hair Loss and Dandruff in Men
Itchy Scalp with Needle-like Sensation
Persistent Itching on Back with No Visible Symptoms
Natural Ways to Regrow My Hair
Haircare Routine for Pitta Dosha
Should I add neem powder to my hair mask for dandruff or use it separately?
Help with Increasing Facial Hair
Can my 6-year-old take moringa gond for hair loss and dry skin?
Treatment for Black Spots on Lower Belly and Testicles
Struggling with Acne and Hormonal Imbalance Post-Birth Control
How to treat dark spots from sand fly bites on my ankle?
Using Neem, Manjistha, and Triphala for Psoriasis Treatment
Why Are My Fingers Turning Dark?
Seeking Natural Solutions for Hair Fall and Grey Hair
Darkening of Skin on Hands and Fingers
What medicine can I use to recover from dry eczema with burning sensation after one year of treatment?
Seeking Cure for Vitiligo
Seeking Solutions for My Daughter's Alopecia
Dark Patches on Feet and Toes

Doctors online

Latest reviews

Nadine
4 hours ago
Thanks for the detailed advice! Helped me understand how to approach weight gain safely and naturally. Appreciate the guidance!
Thanks for the detailed advice! Helped me understand how to approach weight gain safely and naturally. Appreciate the guidance!
Serenity
10 hours ago
Really appreciate the detailed break down of Ayurvedic facial massages! It was so clear and easy to understand, helped me get started right away at home. Thanks a ton!
Really appreciate the detailed break down of Ayurvedic facial massages! It was so clear and easy to understand, helped me get started right away at home. Thanks a ton!
Nadine
22 hours ago
Thanks a ton for clarifying this! Super relieved to know I can actually do this daily. Your step-by-step guide was incredibly helpful. 🙌
Thanks a ton for clarifying this! Super relieved to know I can actually do this daily. Your step-by-step guide was incredibly helpful. 🙌
Sebastian
1 day ago
Thanks! This was super helpful. The detail on dosha imbalances and treatments gave me hope. I'll def give those remedies and lifestyle tips a try!
Thanks! This was super helpful. The detail on dosha imbalances and treatments gave me hope. I'll def give those remedies and lifestyle tips a try!