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Melanin is a naturally occurring pigment that provides color to our hair, eyes, and skin. It is produced by special cells called melanocytes that help to protect the hair and skin from the sun’s UV rays. Various factors can lead to its falling production in our skin and hair. In this article, we will list those factors and focus on how to increase melanin in the hair.

What can cause a decline in melanin production in hair?

There are several factors that lead to a decline in melanin production in our body. Some of the factors are:

Certain genetic factors like vitiligo or albinism and such variation are caused to less melanin production.
Underlying medical conditions like thyroid disorders or autoimmune diseases can interfere with melanin production.
Hormonal changes caused during pregnancy or menopause can disrupt melanin production and lead to changes in hair pigmentation.
Not using safe and gentle hair care products, and excessively using heat styling tools could lead to the same result.
Too much stress is another factor.

Aging is a natural process that causes melanin production in our body to decline. When this happens, it can lead to graying of hair or loss of hair pigmentation. Here are some other factors that you can learn about greying of hair.

How to increase melanin in hair?

If you are looking for how to increase melanin in hair, it’s better to reconsider your hair care regimen. You should pay attention to your overall health and follow a good hair care regime to help you get stronger tresses. (We recommend you start with this in-depth article on Melanin on Wikipedia before you go further).

Some factors you can focus on are eating a balanced diet, maintaining good scalp care, keeping yourself hydrated, and protecting your hair from environmental stressors. Using the right hair care products will go a long way to increase melanin for your hair.

Tip: You should add Vitamins A, B12, C, and D to increase melanin production in your hair cells. You should thus add citrus fruits and green vegetables to your diet. Including Indian gooseberry in your diet is important because it is rich in Vitamin C and Iron.

What products can I use in a hair care regime?

This is often the right place to start when you want to know how to increase melanin in the hair. Using the right hair care products in your hair care regime that is free from nasties, harmful chemicals, or toxins is the first step to getting hair that looks voluminous and healthy.

Let’s look at a simple yet effective hair care regime:

Oil your hair: Start by oiling your hair at least twice a week. Oiling your hair soothes the scalp and nourishes your hair and the roots. You can use Mamaearth’s Henna and Coffee Hair Oil that keeps your hair nourished (also if we are talking about Nourishment let's not forget the arandi oil for hair growth and nourishment) and helps prevent premature graying of hair.

You can also add a Hair Booster Oil to this oil to tackle underlying hair issues like dandruff, hair fall, or frizzy hair. It is a mix of essential ingredients that work holistically to give you better hair health. Adding a hair growth oil accelerates the hair growth cycle and helps you have better results.

Our Mamaearth Secret: Did you know that applying the hair oil enhances the hair color from Mamaearth Henna Hair Paste?

Wash and Condition: To clear any scalp build-up and wash off the oil from your hair, use the Henna and Coffee Shampoo to give you clean tresses and a healthy scalp. It would also help improve the hair’s texture, making it softer and shinier.

Follow it up with the Henna and Coffee Conditioner to lock in the moisture in the hair and boost hydration. Washing and conditioning your hair with this hair shampoo and conditioner duo gives your hair a healthy look.

Our Pro Tip: Need a kit that gives you all these products without buying them individually? Pick up the fix-my-hair Henna and Coffee Hair Kit with hair oil, hair shampoo, and hair conditioner. You have all that you need to pamper your hair in this curated kit.

Protect your hair: You can add more shine and luster to your hair with a hair serum. It adds a protective layer to the hair strands and helps to deflect the harmful UV rays and environmental stressors that can often damage the hair. Hair serums are usually formulated with ingredients that tackle underlying hair concerns like managing frizz or dryness.

PS: A hair serum works great after cleaning your scalp of impurities. So use a hair shampoo beforehand.

Pamper your hair: A weekly indulgence can help boost your hair's hydration and nourishment when you use a hair mask. It often features essential oils that deeply condition your hair from the roots to the tips. We recommend applying a hair mask at least once a week.

We recommend that you try 'Henna Hair Kit with Henna & Coffee for Premature Greying.' It features Henna Hair Oil, Hair Shampoo, and Hair Conditioner that together prevent premature graying and nourish and condition hair. This hair care kit is safe for regular use too.

What you get is a spa-like treatment for your hair from the comfort of your home. It is important that you restrict the use of a hair mask to once a week for the best results. Using these toxin-free hair care products regularly is the best way to increase melanin production naturally in your scalp.