What gives hair its color, and what happens when it turns gray?

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What gives hair its color, and what happens when it turns gray?

2006-12-02 17:29:14 · 2 answers · asked by Steven I 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health

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melanin. its a hormone found in DNA responsible for skin color as well.

when your hair does not get enough melanin, it will turn its natural color: gray to off-white.

2006-12-02 17:33:22 · answer #1 · answered by machiavello 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Search on the word "melanin". You'll have the answer.

2006-12-03 01:34:21 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋