5 Myths About Reversing Grey Hair

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29 April 2025

Grey hair reversal is a hot topic online, but how many remedies actually work?


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Experts agree: Reversing grey hair is rare and usually not possible. 


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Only cases caused by stress, deficiencies, or illness may be reversible,  and even then, it's not guaranteed.


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Myth 1: Onion Juice Restores Colour: There's no scientific proof that onion juice revives melanin or reverses greying.


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Myth 2: Coconut Oil & Lemon Juice
Rebuild Melanin: These may improve hair texture,  but they do not restore natural pigment or reactivate melanin production.


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Myth 3: Collagen Reverses Grey Hair: Collagen is great for hair strength, but it doesn't affect melanin or hair colour.


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Myth 4: Avoiding shampoo prevents greying: Shampoo has no impact on the melanocytes in your hair follicles 


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Myth 5: Herbs Can Turn Hair Black Again: There is no proven herb that regenerates pigment cells or reverses grey hair.


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Don't fall for miracle claims. While hair health can improve with care, grey hair reversal is not backed by science yet.


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