Gray Hair Causes
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Causes of Gray Hair
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You may have noticed that some people go gray in their 20s and 30s, while others keep their natural hair color well past their 50s. The main cause of gray hair is hereditary. If your parents went gray early in life, there is a large chance you will also suffer the same fate. Age does play some part in the process as well. As we age our hair begins to lose pigment until it is no longer being produced at all. Technically hair with no pigment is "transparent." This transparent hair will appear gray when it is seen against a person's natural hair color.
Gray Hair Myths and Facts
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There is one well-known old wives' tales associated with gray hair: the idea that plucking one gray hair will cause two to grow back. This is not true at all. You also cannot be shocked into having a streak of gray hair. Graying of the hair is a gradual process that takes several years.
One cause of gray hair, although rare, is a vitamin B12 deficiency. And people who smoke are four times more likely to develop gray hair than their non-smoking counterparts. There are no vitamins, supplements or herbs that will stop hair from becoming more gray. -
How to Prevent Gray Hair
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There is one drug on the market that claims to stop hair from graying. It is called Melancor, and if you do not find it effective, the manufacturers of the product offer a complete money back guarantee. It is up to you to decide if the product is successful, but so far, there is no proof that it completely effective. As with any product making grand claims, do your research before paying a lot of money.
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