How Does Hair Turn Gray?

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Tip 1 - Why Does Hair Change Colour And Turn Grey?

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Why Does Hair Change Colour And Turn Grey?

Most of us find our first “greys” by the time we turn 30, usually at the temples, then later, across the scalp. While many people find the salt and pepper look appealing, others go to great lengths to conceal these locks. The grey hair “rule of thumb” is that by the age of 50, half of the population have lost the colour in 50% of their hair. When researchers tested this rule, they found that 74% of people aged between 45 and 65 had grey hair, with an average intensity of 27%.

Tip 2 - Premature Graying: Reasions, Options

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Premature Graying: Reasions, Options

Experts explain why some of us are destined to sport the 'distinguished' look at an early age.
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Tip 3 - Do You Know Why Hair Turns Gray?

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Do You Know Why Hair Turns Gray?

Have you ever wondered why hair turns gray as you get older and whether there is something you can do to prevent it? Here's what happens.

Tip 4 - 6 Things You Didn't Know About Gray Hair

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6 Things You Didn't Know About Gray Hair

Find out what is causing your salt-and-pepper strands.

Tip 5 - Revealed, why we go grey and why beards turn ginger

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Revealed, why we go grey and why beards turn ginger

For example, scalp hair is usually lighter than pubic hair, which often has a 'red' tinge, says Rodney Sinclair, Professor of Dermatology at Epworth Hospital and the University of Melbourne.
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Tip 6 - Does stress really make your hair go gray faster? - HowStuffWorks

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Does stress really make your hair go gray faster? - HowStuffWorks

Does stress really cause gray hair? Explore this article to find out where gray hair comes from and what role stress plays in its development.
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