Gray Hair: See 5 Fun Facts About Gray Hair

Expert explains details about hair graying process; check out

The appearance of gray hair worries many people, but there is no specific age for it to happen. Genetics and stress can cause it to appear even in young people, as Matheus Laz, technical trainer at Prohall Professional, explains.

“In some families they appear early, while in others they appear only after the age of 40. The number of cells in each root determines how long the color will last; more cells means later gray hairs,” he comments.

So far, there are no drugs that have proven to be effective in restoring the original color, and synthetic dyes are the most effective method of covering and hiding gray hair. Below, the expert highlights five interesting facts on the topic.

1. Gray is not gray

Contrary to popular belief, gray hair is not actually gray. Hair loses its original color because the body stops producing melanin, the pigment responsible for color. So, the gray appearance we see is the result of the mixing of pigmented and non-pigmented strands, but this process does not happen all at once: the strand gradually loses its color over time.

2. Lack of melanin makes hair yellow

Some strands have a yellowish hue, which is the color of keratin, a structural protein that makes up the strands and that becomes more evident when the hair loses melanin. External factors such as sun exposure, pollution, chemicals and even the use of straighteners and dryers can accentuate this yellowing. To minimize this effect, you can use specific products, such as toning shampoos, which neutralize the yellow and keep the hair shinier and healthier.

3. White hair is drier

Gray hair tends to be drier, rougher, and more brittle to the touch. This is because the hair cuticles are more open, which facilitates the loss of nutrients and leaves them dry and with an unwanted appearance. To keep your hair healthy and shiny, it is essential to adopt a specific care routine, which includes the regular use of treatment creams, hydrating masks, and conditioners.

4. The white wire is not replaceable

Plucking the egg whites is not an effective solution to remove them. When one of them is removed, it grows back without pigmentation, since the hair follicle has already lost the ability to produce melanin. Hair follicles have a limited number of growth cycles in a lifetime and each can only produce a specific amount of hair before it is exhausted.

So even if you pluck out the depigmented hairs, the new hairs that emerge from the same follicle will also be white. Also, repeatedly plucking them can damage the hair follicle, causing problems such as inflammation and resulting in areas of thinning.

5. Stress and poor diet

Genetics are not the only cause of gray hair. Hair aging can occur chronologically or be caused by external factors such as accumulated stress and unhealthy diet, but also pollution, sun, cigarettes and chemical treatments that affect hair color. The sun, in particular, is a big villain, since, over time, daily exposure weakens the hair shaft, contributing to the loss of pigmentation.

Source: Terra

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