Black color hair is the common natural color of the hair. Black color of the hair, usually noticed as a sign of healthy and strong hair. Widespread of issues like pollution, UV rays, hear and improper care for hair can cause premature aging of hair.
In this article, we will see what makes our hair black and how to keep the hair color black.
What makes our hair black color?
Black color of the hair is determined by the melanin content in the hair. Two types of melanin that determine the natural hair color. One is eumelanin and pheomelanin. Eumelanin makes the hair very darker.
Extensive use of chemicals, stress, heat and hair damage can cause hair to lose its natural pigmentation and it changes to white color. Intake of natural ingredient to your body and hair care routine can help you to get back the natural black color pigmentation back to your hair. Lets see the ingredients which helps to keep the hair dark.
Natural hair dyes to keep the hair black
Coffee:
Caffeine in coffee helps to stimulate hair growth in androgenetic alopecia. It makes the hair to become longer, the hair shaft, prolongs anagen duration and stimulates the proliferation of keratinocytes. It is used to color the hair red or black.
False Daisy:
It is also known as Bhringraj. Premature hair loss or thinning, dandruff is main hair problems, the whole world are facing in this recent time. Bit of Eclipta prostrata to your hair care routine is a very good idea for curing such problems. You can mix it with shampoos to moisturize the scalp, preventing dry skin and consequent dandruff. Additionally, it can strengthen follices and follicle beds, preventing hair loss and slowing down conditions like male pattern baldness, while also providing a rich luster to your locks.
Tea:
In centuries, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine has been using the black tea as a natural hair dye. It has tannins that helps to increase the color intensity of the hair.
Henna:
Henna is the best and popular natural hair dyes. It contains the lawsone, a red orange compound that makes the hair black. Henna also helps to prevent premature graying of hair.
Amla:
The Indian Goosebeery helps to increase the natural hair color. It is more often used as a natural ingredient in dyes to keep the hair color dark. It contains a high content of vitamin C which helps to reduce hair loss.
Oils to use with above ingredients
Coconut Oil: Coconut Oil prevents hair damage and premature graying of hair. It penetrate to the hair shaft and strengthen the hair.
Olive oil: It helps to reduce hair damage and hair loss and helps to keep the hair color black. It penetrates the hair cortex and moisturize the hair.
Sesame oil: It helps to keep the hair moisture and conditions the hair. Helps to promote hair growth.
Argan Oil: It helps to stimulate hair growth and Keeps the hair moisturized.
Tips to keep Hair color Black
- Be nice with your hair when you comb, massage, color and styling etc.
- Apply oil regularly to the hair, it nourishes the hair and prevents from hair damage.
- Massaging the scalp helps to increase blood circulation in the hair and improves hair growth.
- Don't comb your hair when it is wet, it leads to hair damage.
- Use combs that are suitable for your hair.
- Dry your hair gently with a soft towel and try to dry your with sunlight in the morning.
- Using mild shampoos, avoid shampoos that have sulfates and parabens. Using harsh chemicals can cause damage to your hair.
- Always keep your scalp and hair clean. Wash your hair at least once every three days. Natural hair wash is best to use.
- Avoid hairstyles like tight ponytails, pigtails, or braids on a daily basis. Using hair elastics to pull back hair tightly can cause hair fall.
- Intake nutrient supplements to balance insufficient nutrients for the hair and body.
- Exercise and yoga can help to relive stress and also it helps to prevent hair loss.
