okay, i know that gray hair can be genetic...i'll be 37 next week and i found a gray hair....so i had my daughter check for me and she found 8 total...im strawberry blonde so its hard to tell gray from blonde...can it also really be caused by stress and/or aggravation?
2006-08-08 09:22:44 · 15 answers · asked by cookiesmom 7 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
Though this could be attributed to stress or aggrivation, I wouldn't worry about it. ;) It'll only cause more stress.
Gray hair isn't unnatural at 37. Some people are totally gray before they reach that age... not to say that you'll go gray anytime soon. It's natural. And it's usually a slow process. The lighter your hair is, the more subtle the gray will be anyways. If you're worried, then maybe you could ask the doctor or hair dresser about it next time you see them. It'll be a long while before it becomes noticable though, so don't stress about it. Besides, what's wrong with gray? Everybody gets there eventually.
2006-08-08 09:35:04 · answer #1 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gray hair is actually a hair that has lost its pigment. Generally, this is due to aging, but other things can cause hair to become prematurely gray, such as an emotional shock, poor nutrition, illness, certain medications and undue stress. With your light hair, the grays won't be as noticeable as with dark hair. And the old saying that pulling out a gray hair will cause two more to grow in its place, is just an old wives' tale. You only have one hair follicle, so two will not grow if you pull out one gray hair. It just seems like once you spot the little devils, they just keep on making an appearance. Gray hair can be quite attractive on some people, depending on how it grows in and whether it's compatible with skin tones. Salt and pepper gray is interesting, and silvery, shiny gray is beautiful.
2006-08-08 16:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gray hair is a genetic trait passed on by your parents. However, I hardly think that 8 gray hairs at 37 constitutes "premature" anything. I'm 27 and I have 6. Be proud! In the bible it says that gray hair is a crown of wisdom!
2006-08-08 16:33:35 · answer #3 · answered by J C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all.......if your just turning 37 and its your first gray.....stop stressing! I am 37 and have many, all along where I love to party my hair...typical! I do believe that yes gray hairs can be brought on by stress....but in the same breath...........37 isnt that bad for starting to go gray. I have friends younger than me that need to colour their hair at least once a month because they have so much gray...so dont feel to bad. One of my friends who's 35 is very gray and also going very thin....things could be worse dont you think?! L.Butler
2006-08-08 16:31:16 · answer #4 · answered by Lynne B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Booooooooo Hoooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!! You're all of 37 and your daughter paws through your hair like a chimp and finds a total of 8 gray hairs. Get over yourself!!!!!!!!! If not stress, then age will do it. Be at peace or when you're 80 years old with a wrinkled face, you'll still be dyeing your hair and fooling only yourself.
2006-08-08 16:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by Intelligent and curious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gray hair is caused by genetics. Stress does not cause the folical to lose color. We all go through it. Just be happy you 37 when it happened.
2006-08-08 16:28:19 · answer #6 · answered by TropicalSun 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gray hair and wrinkles is normal part of aging.don't start thinking you are old at 37.if you live to be 87.you will think old for 50 more years.
2006-08-08 16:34:41 · answer #7 · answered by freebird 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it can be caused by stressed. Try yoga sometimes. It'll help relaxe.
2006-08-08 16:26:45 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, usually premature graying is genetic.
2006-08-08 16:28:52 · answer #9 · answered by funkydesign03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what ever you do dont pull them out or you will grow 7 more and they are a sign of intellagent
2006-08-08 16:28:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋