How do you get rid of grey hairs?
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Although grey hair is a sign of wisdom and life experience, we still see grey hairs as unwanted guests. Going grey is part of the natural ageing process, but many of us resist it. Our goal is to explain how grey hair develops, how (and if) you can possibly reverse it. If you're quite grey already, we have some tips & tricks for you to conceal grey hair. Let’s dive into this!
What causes grey hair?
Going grey is naturally part of ageing. For some, it starts earlier than others. This is due to the substance ‘melanin’. This is found in your hair follicles and is responsible for hair pigment. As you age, melanin production slows down (and eventually stops).
In addition, various other factors can cause or speed up greying. First of all: if you go grey early (or feel like it happens quickly), it’s often a matter of genetics. You can be fairly certain you will go grey around the same age as your family members (parents). On this Manier you can get a good estimate. There are also several other factors that influence this natural process:
Stress
High stress levels can cause grey hair. The fact that stress plays a part in greying shows how mental wellbeing affects this process. This is supported by various scientific studies. Simply put: Stress causes your nerves to produce noradrenaline. Noradrenaline changes stem cells into pigment-producing cells. These pigment cells are limited in your hair vessels, causing a shortage of pigment-producing cells.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B12 is vital for your hair health. A lack of vitamin B12 can strongly impact your hair's condition. Research shows that people who go grey early often lack vitamin B12 (alongside folic acid and biotin). So you could conclude that diet plays a role in greying. Healthy nutrition, with enough vitamin B12, folic acid and biotin, is important if you want to delay greying as much as possible.
Smoking
As you probably know, smoking affects various aspects of health. Smoking causes hair loss and dull hair, and speeds up greying. Smoking definitely increases the chance of going grey early.
Can you reverse grey hair?
Now the question you’re probably here for: can you reverse grey hair? In some cases, it is possible to turn grey hair back. However, this does not work if your hair has gone grey naturally Manier. If this is the case, grey hair can never be pigmented again. Once pigmentation in your hair follicles is ‘worn out’, it doesn’t return. Fortunately, there are many Maniers and techniques to delay or mask greying, which we will cover later.
It is possible to repigment grey hair if it is caused by a medical issue. Greying can sometimes be halted and natural hair colour restored.
How can you prevent grey hair?
You can delay greying in various Maniers. As mentioned, a healthy lifestyle is key. Good nutrition is essential, and managing your stressManagement helps. Of course, not smoking is part of this. Below are some Maniers to slow down greying:
Neofollics Anti-Grey Hair Serum
This revolutionary serum is specially developed to tackle early greying effectively. And it really works! Neofollics is a leading brand in the hair industry thanks to its scientifically backed, proven effective solutions for hair problems. The Neofollics Anti-Grey Hair Serum uses advanced technology. The Eclat Grey-Be-Gone technique contains a secret formula with melanin, the natural pigment targeting unwanted grey hairs, reducing them. You can massage this serum into your scalp after every wash, simple as that!
Anti-grey hair tablets
Neofollics developed the amazing Neofollics Anti-Grey Hair Tablets, and they really work! Why can grey hair pills be effective? It’s due to the ingredients Neofollics uses. As mentioned earlier, nutrition (especially vitamin B12, folic acid, and biotin) plays a major role in greying. The anti-grey tablets slow down grey hair formation, meaning they delay greying progression. Moreover, these tablets can even reduce white or grey hairs. They work best on early grey hair, as it’s easier to slow down development then.
How to conceal grey hair?
You can of course conceal your grey strands by colouring them. If you’re naturally blonde, you can easily mask grey hairs by colouring your hair in a cooler shade. If you don’t want to colour your hair but want to get rid of grey hairs or roots, we recommend the Goldwell Dualsenses Color Revive Root Retouch. This innovative powder hair colour temporarily hides roots. This fantastic formula contains a mineral powder that acts like make-up on your roots, seamlessly blending with your natural hair colour. Think of it as a foundation for your hair. Root Retouch instantly covers roots and any grey hairs.
Facts about grey hair
We’ve listed a few very important ;) facts about grey hair:
Grey hair vs white hair: what’s the difference?
And why does one person get white-grey hair and another just grey hair? Simply put, grey hair still retains some pigment, while white hair is completely pigment-free and pure white. Both occur as people age.
Do Man men go grey earlier than women?
Generally, Man men go grey earlier than women. This is because the genetic tendency for grey hair is usually stronger in Man men. Also, women usually have a lower percentage of grey hair at a younger age compared to Man men. Hormones also play a role. Women often only go grey after menopause.
Which hair colour goes grey fastest?
Grey hairs stand out faster on dark hair because of higher colour contrast. People with lighter hair colours, like blonde or red, often notice grey hairs sooner than those with darker hair. Lighter shades contain less pigment (melanin), so the decrease of melanin in hair follicles is more noticeable. Of course, greying is ultimately determined by genetics.
In conclusion
Embrace your hair colour and be proud of yourself, whether it’s grey or not. However, if you want to take steps to delay this natural process, luckily there are plenty of options!
