How to Restore the Melanin in Your Scalp to Get Rid of Grey Hair

Gray hair is caused when melanin production ceases within the hair follicle. This problem originates when the body can no longer produce the enzymes required to produce melanin. Causes include poor diet, stress and lifestyle choices.



By reducing negative habits, making diet changes and using natural hair applications, it's possible to restore color and reduce further graying to hair. These simple changes boost melanin production in the hair, or at least prevent it from decreasing further.

Things You'll Need

• Copper supplement
• Folic acid supplement
• B Complex supplement
• Carrots
• Bananas
• Crabs
• Oysters
• Sunflower seeds
• Cashews
• Almonds
• Coconut oil
• Almond oil
• Vegetable oil
• Blackstrap molasses
• Brewers yeast
• Wheat germ

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Instructions

• 1

  Make dietary changes to promote increased melanin production. Start taking copper, folic acid and B complex supplements on a daily basis. Consume sunflower seeds, almonds, crabs, oysters and cashews for increased copper levels. Iron and iodine requirements can be met by eating seafood, bananas and carrots.

• 2

  Limit consumption of foods with high levels of artificial colors and preservatives, and foods high in carbohydrates such as pasta. These foods can cause hair brittleness and diminish the levels of antioxidants present within the body.

• 3

  Limit tobacco and alcohol usage. According to All-Hairstyles.com, smokers' hair is prone to graying four times earlier than that of nonsmokers.

• 4

  Create a natural hair application. Mix together blackstrap molasses, wheat germ and brewer's yeast. Also try using coconut oil with lemon or almond oil. Vegetable oil will work as well. Massage the natural hair application in the hair for at least 30 minutes to an hour.

• 5

  Reduce the amount of stress in your life. Stress causes premature aging, which will lead to gray hair earlier in life. Try exercise or relaxation methods such as meditation or reading.