Hair turning grey is a normal part of aging, but some people get grey hair early due to stress, genes, poor diet, or lifestyle. You can't fully stop greying, but you can slow it down and keep your hair healthy with proper care. Using homemade oils can help darken hair naturally and bring back its shine.
In this blog, we’ll explore the most effective oils for preventing hair greying and how you can easily make them at home.
1.Coconut Oil and Curry Leaves
Coconut oil is great for keeping hair soft and healthy. When mixed with curry leaves, which are full of nutrients, it helps bring back natural hair color and slows down greying.
How to Make It:
✔ Take a handful of fresh curry leaves and rinse them well.
✔ Heat a cup of coconut oil in a pan.
✔ Add the curry leaves and let them sizzle until they turn black.
✔ Turn off the heat and let the oil cool down.
✔ Strain and store in a glass jar.
How to Use:
Massage this oil into your scalp and hair 2-3 times a week. Leave it overnight for best results before washing it off with a mild shampoo.
2. Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Oil
Amla has a lot of vitamin C and antioxidants that help keep hair dark and slow down greying.
How to Make It:
Amlas and chop them into small pieces.
✔ Dry them under the sun for a day or use amla powder.
✔ Heat a cup of coconut or sesame oil in a pan.
✔ Add the dried amla pieces and let them infuse for 10-15 minutes.
✔ Let it cool, strain, and store in a bottle.
How to Use:
Apply this oil to your scalp and hair twice a week. Leave it on for at least an hour before washing it off.
3. Mustard Oil and Fenugreek Seeds
Mustard oil has healthy fats that make hair stronger, and fenugreek seeds help keep hair from turning grey too soon.
How to Make It:
of fenugreek seeds and grind them into a fine powder.
✔ Heat a cup of mustard oil and add the fenugreek powder.
✔ Simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes.
✔ Let it cool, strain, and store.
How to Use:
Massage this oil into your scalp and let it sit for an hour before washing. Use twice a week.
4. Black Sesame Seed Oil
Black sesame seeds have important nutrients that help bring back natural hair color and keep the scalp healthy.
How to Make It:
of fenugreek seeds and grind them into a fine powder.
✔ Grind a handful of black sesame seeds into a paste.
✔ Heat a cup of sesame oil and mix in the paste.
✔ Let the oil simmer for 10-15 minutes.
✔ Strain and store.
How to Use:
Apply the oil to your scalp, leave it overnight, and wash it off the next morning. Regular use helps maintain dark and healthy hair.
5. Onion Juice and Castor Oil
Onion juice has sulfur that makes hair roots stronger and helps slow down greying, while castor oil keeps the hair soft and moisturized.
How to Make It:
✔ Blend an onion and extract its juice.
✔ Mix 2 tablespoons of onion juice with a cup of castor oil.
✔ Heat the mixture for 5 minutes and let it cool.
✔ Store in a bottle for regular use.
How to Use:
Massage into your scalp, leave it for an hour, and wash it off with a mild shampoo. Use twice a week.
5. Onion Juice and Castor Oil
Using natural oils is one of the best ways to slow down premature greying without harmful chemicals. These homemade remedies are easy to make and packed with nutrients that nourish your scalp and restore your hair’s natural shine. Try these remedies consistently, and you’ll notice a significant improvement in your hair health over time. Let us know which one worked best for you!