How does hair turn gray?


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Hair is made up of melanin and pigments. As we age, the pigment cells in our hair follicles gradually die, turning gray or white.

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When fewer pigment cells are in a hair follicle, that strand of hair will no longer contain as much melanin, it will turn gray.

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