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Does honey turn your black hair white?

Does honey turn your black hair white?

We are a generation of confused geniuses? Aren’t we?

And our confusion is magnified by the contradictory claims floating in the digital space.

Some says it does and some says it does not. But can we generalize this based on personal experiences?

That’s why we delved deep into the scientific reasonings.

Does honey turn your black hair white? What science says!

Science says “Honey does not cause graying of hair”.

Multiple studies hailed honey as an awesome conditioner. Many said it is one of the best hair care mask.

Honey nourishes the hair with natural nutrients. It makes your hair, strong and long.

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The origin of this myth: honey turn your black hair white

Honey turns your black hair white. Where did this myth come from?

There can’t be smoke without fire. So, here are the blurry lines:

  1. An enzyme called glucose oxidase is present in honey. Glucose oxidase breaks down glucose sugars and generates hydrogen peroxide, which is a kind of bleach. It can lighten your hair colour but cannot turn it grey. Also, the quantity of hydrogen peroxide produced is almost negligible.
  2. Honey has been used for centuries in hair care. It is one of Cleopatra’s main beauty ingredient. Many women in ancient times who used honey as a mask, washed it off with plain water. They did not have shampoos and conditioners at that time. So, this resulted in some sticky residue left behind which then absorbed dust and dirt from the atmosphere and resulted in infection of the scalp, hair fall and greying. But honey, when used properly and washed away correctly, can work wonders on the hair.

So, the argument that honey causes grey hair is the same as vegetables cause indigestion! Vegetables eaten without proper cooking will surely cause indigestion but when eaten in the right way it is the best medicine. You have to use it properly to get the benefits. 

For best results, you can try the following Hair packs

  1. A pack of honey and egg white. Take 2 eggs and ½ cup honey and mix the ingredients well. Massage the scalp consistently. Let it soak for 30 minutes and wash off with a shampoo.
  2. Honey and olive oil pack is the best way to treat dry, dull hair. Mix equal proportions of honey and olive oil. Warm the mixture and apply it evenly on the scalp. Keep it for 30 minutes and wash off properly with shampoo.
  3. Honey, banana and olive oil is a deeply nourishing mask. Take 2 bananas and ½ cups of honey and olive oil. Mix the ingredients well. Apply it evenly on the scalp and let it soak for 20 minutes. Wash off properly with shampoo.
  4. Yoghurt and Honey mask is a simple and natural way to combat dandruff and hair fall. Take 1 cup yoghurt and ½ cup honey. Mix it well in a blender and apply the paste evenly on your scalp and hair. Let it absorb for 30 minutes and wash off with a gentle shampoo.
  5. The simplest is coconut oil and honey. Both the ingredients are available in most households. Take equal proportions of coconut oil and honey and blend it well into a mixture. Apply it evenly. Let it stay for 20-30 minutes. Wash off properly with shampoo.

Other similar effective masks include aloe vera and honey; castor oil and honey; vinegar and honey mask. Try honey worry-free and tell me about your great hair a month later!!!

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11 comments

shraddha kr September 28, 2019 at 5:56 pm

Best one I will try and reply the result

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Dr. Brahmanand Nayak September 28, 2019 at 6:00 pm

I will wait for your reply. thanks, pinki

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Anonymous December 20, 2020 at 8:29 am

So What about your results ?

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Kotresh December 31, 2020 at 3:32 am

Sir my friend apply me to honey on hairs but day by day hairs became white more plz say sir wt can do control

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