As we age, many of us experience the inevitable appearance of grey hair. While some embrace this change, others search for ways to reclaim their natural hair color. My nana, who’s always been known for her natural remedies and old-world wisdom, shared a trick that she swears by to turn grey hair back to its natural color with almost no effort.

After seeing the results for myself, I couldn’t wait to share her secret. Here’s how it works and why you might want to try it.

Before diving into Nana’s trick, it’s important to understand why hair turns grey in the first place. Our hair gets its color from melanin, a pigment produced by cells called melanocytes in hair follicles. As we age, these melanocytes gradually produce less melanin, leading to a loss of color. Genetics, stress, hormonal changes, and nutritional deficiencies can accelerate this process.

While most people believe grey hair is an irreversible sign of aging, recent studies suggest that in some cases, grey hair can regain its natural color if the right conditions are met. That’s where Nana’s trick comes into play.