How to Darken Grey Hair Naturally With Amla? Expert Shares a Recipe for Hair Oil

New Delhi: Premature greying of hair is becoming increasingly common these days. While hair traditionally turned grey with age, even young people in their 20s and 30s are now concerned about grey strands. Many people resort to different types of hair dyes to maintain their natural hair colour. However, most of these dyes contain chemicals that may leave hair looking dry and damaged over time.

Amid these concerns, health experts has shared a home remedy that he claims can help darken hair naturally. Here's how to prepare and use the oil.

How to Make Hair Oil to Darken Grey Hair?

You will need four ingredients to prepare this home remedy:

- 5 tablespoons amla powder
- 4 tablespoons fenugreek seeds
- 1 to 1.5 cups of fresh curry leaves
- 1 to 1.5 cups of coconut oil
Make sure you use only virgin coconut oil. These ingredients will be used to prepare the hair oil.

How to Prepare the Oil?

1. First, pour the coconut oil into an iron wok or pan and heat it over a low flame.
2. Add the curry leaves and fenugreek seeds. Let the mixture cook on low heat for around 5 to 10 minutes.
3. Once the colour of the oil begins to change slightly, add the amla powder and stir well. Cook for another two minutes.
4. Turn off the heat after around 20 minutes and allow the oil to cool.
5. Once it has cooled, strain it through a fine sieve and pour it into a glass bottle.
Your homemade hair oil is now ready to use.

How Can This Oil Benefit Your Hair?

According to health experts, each ingredient in this oil offers certain benefits for hair:
- Coconut oil: Helps moisturise hair and protect it from breakage.
- Curry leaves: Contain antioxidants that may help prevent premature greying.
- Fenugreek seeds: Contain protein and nicotinic acid, which may help strengthen hair follicles.
- Amla: Has been used for hair care for centuries. It is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, which are considered beneficial for hair health.

When and How Should You Apply This Oil?

According to experts, apply this oil to the roots of your hair twice a week, preferably at night before going to bed. Gently massage your scalp with your fingertips and wash your hair with a mild shampoo the following morning.

Regular use may show results over time, he suggests.