At least 70 percent of the Indian women have naturally dark black hair. That is why black hair is considered the most common hair colour in this part of the world. Although it is common, black hair is an epitome of female beauty. A typical oriental beauty should always have naturally black hair and dark eyes. Black hair was out of fashion sometime back but now it is back with a bang.
People with lighter hair colours actually want to darken their hair. Partial brown hair is a sign of discolouration. If your hair is naturally black and suddenly lightens, then it means that your hair is undernourished by oil or it is sun damage. But don't worry. In the collective wisdom of ages, there are many home remedies to get black hair. You can easily darken your hair to make it lustrous black again.
These home remedies for black hair typically include natural hair oils. Massaging with these oils darkens your hair naturally. There are also some herbs that help the hair turn black naturally. These home remedies will be useful to you, even if you are facing the problem of premature greying.
So, go ahead and work towards getting naturally lush black hair again.
When you stop oiling your hair for months, then it will start showing a brick red tinge of colour. This means that your hair needs nourishment. Massage your scalp and hair with lukewarm oil at least twice a week regularly to get black hair.
Curry leaves are herbs that are very good for darkening your hair. Add some curry leaves to a bottle of hot oil. Keep it for a week in a cool and dark place. Then use this oil to massage your hair. You will get black hair naturally.
Hibiscus flower is very good for the pigmentation of hair. You can either buy hibiscus oil or store hot oil with hibiscus flower bids for a week.
The citrus fruit amla or the Indian gooseberries are very good for the hair. You can either buy oil that is fortified with amla essence or apply amla juice to your hair after oiling. Even eating alma can help you darken your hair.
Exposure to sun can turn your hair brown in colour. The heat and radiation from the sun discolours the hair and damages it. So, try to protect your hair from direct sunlight.
Ashwagandha or Withania somnifera is an ancient herb that is grown in the Himalayas. This herb is used in numerous ayurvedic remedies for hair. Use ashwagandha powder mixed with oil to keep your hair thick, black and long.
Sesame oil is very good for dark pigmentation of the hair. Apply sesame oil on your hair and also consume sesame in the form of seeds.
Carrot has caroteinoids that are responsible for hair pigmentation. But applying carrot juice to your hair will do no good. Instead eat as many carrots as you can.
Lemon is good for your hair in many ways. Apart from darkening your hair, it will also help get rid of dandruff and act as a natural hair conditioner.
Harsh chemical shampoos damage the pigmentation of the hair. So instead of artificial shampoos, use the natural ingredient reetha to wash your hair.