Why does your hair turn gray as you get older?

Question

i just was wondering...

Answer 1

As we get older, the pigment cells in our hair follicles gradually die. When there are fewer pigment cells in a hair follicle, that strand of hair will no longer contain as much melanin and will become a more transparent color - like gray, silver, or white - as it grows. As people continue to get older, fewer pigment cells will be around to produce melanin. Eventually, the hair will look completely gray.

People can get gray hair at any age. Some people go gray at a young age - as early as when they are in high school or college - whereas others may be in their 30s or 40s before they see that first gray hair. How early we get gray hair is determined by our genes. This means that most of us will start having gray hairs around the same age that our parents or grandparents first did.

Gray hair is more noticeable in people with darker hair because it stands out, but people with naturally lighter hair are just as likely to go gray. From the time a person notices a few gray hairs, it may take more than 10 years for all of that person's hair to turn gray.

Some people think that a big shock or trauma can turn a person's hair white or gray overnight, but scientists don't really believe that this happens. Just in case, try not to freak out your parents too much. You don't want to be blamed for any of their gray hairs!


as for me it is a form of distinction, or maturity, and of knowledge.

Answer 2

The age at which a person's hair becomes white depends on hereditary factors, but diet , lifestyle and stress can also cause premature graying . Some of the home remedies for preventing formation of gray or white hair are by massaging the scalp with black tea or almond oil .More cheap and natural remedies for grey or white hair at the link below.

Answer 3

Everyone has gray hair from the beginning, it's just that pigment is being pumped into it- blond, red, black, etc.

As you age, the pigment stops being created, and the lack of color is revealed- the gray.

Answer 4

Every follicle has a specific amount of pigment. Once the pigment runs out, the hair becomes colourless making it look grey or white.

Answer 5

If I know the answer to that I could make a lots of money because I have a lots of clients wanting to know the reason why too. I myself is wondering why and how to stop it.

Answer 6

All hair is white, but is colored by pigments from our body. When we get old they run out, and the color of your hair fades.

Answer 7

you get gray hair if you have kids.

Answer 8

your cell reprodection isnt as efective and the color in your hair fades

Answer 9

i have no idea .ask your eldest?

Answer 10

hmm ... i actually donno