Some people think of gray hair as a sign of wisdom and maturity.
Some people think of it as the beginning of the end.
It all depends on how you look at it.
Much research has been done on the issue of gray hair and scientists from popular gray hair products companies now know what causes gray hair.
While extensive research is still being done to find more causes for gray hair, the most common cause of gray hair is age. Predominantly, the body will start to STOP producing a substance in our body called melanin that will halt production of hair the natural color. Once our bodies stop producing melanin, our hair begins to turn gray at the roots. Gray hair, needless to say, is hair that is without melanin.
Extensive research also reveals that there are 2 types of melanin and the mixture of which determines the color of our hair; Eumelanin (dark brown or black hair) and Pheomelanin (reddish and yellow hair).
Extensive gray hair research reveals that without the presence of melanin in our cells, the drier and courser our hair becomes. This lack of moisture in gray hair will cause the hair to become curlier and wirier than normal hair. So, don’t be surprised if you end up not only with gray hair but with a head full or gray, curly and DRY curls as well.
Most of the cosmetic companies who have a direct interest in consumer products like gray hair colorants have done in depth research on their products. If you buy a product that is designed specifically for gray hair management, they will contain a high dosage of conditioner and moisturizer to help keep your gray hair from ‘springing’ out of control.
