Tackle Grey Hair - Part I

Hair Care

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By Super

Tuesday, April 17, 2012, 16:21

Hair greying can be termed as one of the first visible signs of aging. Aging can show itself no better than expressing by the hair turning grey. Apart from the aging factor, premature hair greying can slowly banish your youthfulness. In that aspect hair greying is definitely a cause to worry. Here are some useful tips to treat your grey hair

What causes grey hair?

Intervening grey strands in your beautiful tresses is due to the cessation of colour pigment (melanin) in hair follicle. Pigment cells that are present at the base of the hair follicle stop producing pigment, which leads to lose of original hair colour. Melanocytes are the cells that produce melanin, which is responsible for the colour of the body and hair. With aging, melanocytes lose their ability in producing pigments, which leads to greying.

Physical or mental stress, malnutrition and constant worrying are some of the causes for premature greying. Apart from all this, genetics play an important role in hair greying. If your parents or your grandparents were victims of premature hair greying there are ample chances for your hair to go grey prematurely.

Washing hair in hot water, drying hair using an electric dryer and an unclean scalp can also cause premature greying.

Treating grey hair

Dyeing

Dyeing is one of the most common ways of treating grey hair. Chemical dyes sold in the markets aid in colouring your hair. Though it is the most opted way, some people do not prefer it due to the reaction of its chemical properties on the hair and scalp.