Here's what you should do when you see your first grey hair!

Don't scream. And certainly, don't pull the grey hair out.

You are just thirty, and you see one or two grey hair popping up in your hairline. What do you do? Pull out the grey hair or just dye the roots of the hair? Pulling out the hair may only result in a new strand of grey hair. Hair and beauty expert Janet Fernandez shares tips on what you should do when you see your first grey hair.

Do not cut your hair short: Many women get their hair cropped when they age. The coarse grey hair grow more towards the roots than the smooth ends so growing your hair long may help hide the grey hair as well as smooth the wayward texture. So do not cut your hair short and also avoid layered and textured styles. If you must trim the ends, go for blunt cuts.

Use oil-based dyes: If you want to colour your hair, use oil-based dyes. The extra moisture in oil-based dyes helps in adding shine and also managing the unruly grey hair. Also, make sure that you use a colour protecting shampoo and conditioner once a week to make sure that the dye stays in the hair s cuticle layer for long.

Apply henna: You could choose a temporary solution by using henna on your hair. It is good for nourishing the hair as well. You would need to use this at frequent intervals to maintain the hair colour. Try these 4 homemade packs to cover grey strands.

Use a boar-bristle brush: If you are victimised by the grey hair in your roots, you need a boar-bristle brush to help the hair stay down and to grip the strands more tightly than standard brushes. This kind of brush also polishes the hair and help it stay in place even after you blow dry your hair.

Cut down on caffeine: Cutting down on caffeine intake and substituting it with antioxidant-rich green tea would help. For healthy and strong hair, it is necessary to increase the intake of folic acid-rich vegetables in the diet. 6 common myths about grey hair busted.

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