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There are a lot of myths out there about what causes hair to “turn” gray. For example, there’s the 50-50-50 rule that predicts that 50% of the population will have 50% gray hair by age 50. But there are plenty of baby boomers walking around with their natural hair color intact and just as many 20-year-olds with premature gray. So, here’s the long and short of it: While it’s true that poor nutrition (especially B12 deficiency) and chronic stress can compromise hair and skin health, the loss of hair color has more to do with melanin and your mama.
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a sage infusion
If you have graying hair make sage infusion (at a 1:4 ratio of botanicals to water) can darken grays. Use on hair daily, then maintain with a weekly rinse.
a hibiscus infusion
If you have medium-to-dark hair a hibiscus infusion (at a 1:4 ratio of botanicals to water) can add reddish-burgundy tones when used as a rinse.
a chamomile infusion
If you have a light hair color try a chamomile infusion rinse (at 1:4 ratio of botanicals to water) for brighter highlights. Can also be used on light brown hair.