When the decision is to cover or hide gray hair, dyes aren’t the only alternative. A natural option is to use aa Homemade shampoo with baking soda and vinegar.
As a note on the Mundo Deportivo website explains, the sodium bicarbonate It is a product widely used in beauty and beneficial for the scalp.
About his action to cover gray hairthe same note explains that its components help maintain the pH balance of the hair, thus ensuring that they do not lose their pigmentation, which leads to the appearance of gray hair.
Also, for better action, the recommendation is pair it with apple cider vinegar. Since this preparation also performs the same function.
Anti gray hair shampoo
To make this mixture you need two large spoons of vinegar and two small spoons (the size for coffee) of bicarbonate.
Please note that these quantities are indicative and will depend on the length and quantity of hair.
Preparation
Mix the two ingredients in a bowl until a homogeneous paste is obtained. Apply to the scalp and lengths to cover the entire surface.
Leave on for five to ten minutes.
Remove with plenty of lukewarm water to remove all residue and wash as usual.
To avoid inconvenience, you should apply up to twice a week, furthermore it is recommended not to exceed the application time to avoid possible irritation.
with coconut oil
Another alternative is combine the baking soda with the coconut oilan ingredient that promotes pigmentation.
To do this, you’ll need two tablespoons of coconut oil and two teaspoons (coffee size) of baking soda.
Both ingredients must be integrated in one container. Once the mixture is obtained, leave the solution to act for about ten minutes. Place on hair. Leave on for 15 to 20 minutes, rinse and wash as usual.
grayish greens
In addition, some herbs and other vegetables, according to the note from the Mundo Deportivo, help maintain pigmentation and thus avoid gray hair.
Rosemary
It is rich in caffeic acid and rosmarinic acid, two antioxidants that help slow down hair aging. It can be applied in infusions.
wheat germ
It has a high vitamin E content. It should be applied to the scalp and then washed with a neutral pH shampoo.
Onion
It has an enzyme that reduces hydrogen peroxide, which accumulates in hair follicles and affects hair color loss. Its juice can be applied to all hair, leave for 15 minutes and wash off.
Source: Clarin
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