Grey Hair | How To Stop Grey Hair | What Causes Grey Hair White

Grey, Gray or White hair? Learn How To Stop Grey Hair and What Causes Grey Hair or White Hair!

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▶ In this video:

00:00 Intro
00:52 Why Does Hair Turn Grey or White?
01:57 What Causes Grey Hair or White Hair?
06:17 How To Stop Grey Hair or White Hair?
13:58 Conclusion

WHAT CAUSES GREY HAIR:
So, let's start with a bit of science, the human body has millions of hair follicles or small sacs lining the skin. The follicles generate hair and colour or pigment cells that contain melanin. Over time, hair follicles lose pigment cells, this results in grey/white hair colour.

The process of hair changing from darker colour to white or grey with age is mainly due to genetics. It can be inherited from either parent. The colour of our hair is determined by the form of hair pigment that we have.

The cells in the hair bulb produce a little bit of hydrogen peroxide, which is a metabolic byproduct, and typically there's an enzyme called catalase that breaks this down to water and oxygen. But as we age, there's declining levels of catalase, and this allows the build-up of hydrogen peroxide in the hair bulb, this damages and destroys the pigment-producing cells of our hair.

Vitamin deficiencies: Any deficiencies of vitamin B-6, B-12, biotin, vitamin D, or vitamin E can lead to premature greying.

Some medical conditions can cause premature greying including some autoimmune diseases and deficiencies in thyroid function, if you are concerned about this being a cause as you may have some other symptoms, you should speak to your GP or Pharmacist.

Stresses: There are conflicting research studies on real-life stress, such as injury, leading to premature greying.

If you are concerned about stress causing grey or white hair or stress in general, please check out my videos on reducing or managing stress and anxiety, which may be helpful to you and may be helpful to preventing prematurely greying hair:

The long-term effects of smoking can also affect hair. Smoking constricts blood vessels, which can reduce blood flow to hair follicles and cause hair loss. Additionally, toxins in cigarettes can damage parts of your body including your hair follicles and pigmentation, causing early grey hair.

Oxidative stress: While greying is mostly genetic, oxidative stress in the body may play a part when the process happens prematurely. Oxidative stress is a complex process, but it can be simply defined as an imbalance between ‘free radicals’ and ‘antioxidants’ in your body.

Some chemical hair dyes and hair products, even shampoos, can lead to premature hair greying. Many of these products contain harmful ingredients that decrease melanin.

Hydrogen peroxide, which is in many hair dyes, is one of these harmful chemicals. Excessive use of products that can bleach hair will also eventually cause it to turn white or grey. Remember to speak to a healthcare professional when planning to use stronger hair dyes.

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Abraham The Pharmacist has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

[zohrehjan]

This video just reached out to me and I had to give it a click. Thanks for the well organized and simple info! Gave me a basic foundation on how grey hair is formed, causing factors and steps one can take to delay the process. Couldn’t have asked for a simpler video!!

[cessealbeach]

My dad is 67 and hardly has any grey hair, he retired at the age of 34, has been living a happy life, he does not dye his hair, Man has zero stress!! STRESS is the Culprit

[RealmsMedia]

My little brother had half a head of grey hair in his teens and not in his late 20s has zero. In fact, they were gone by the time he was 21. He had quite a bit of anxiety back then, so we came to the conclusion that the anxiety was the culprit.

[berrylarry]

I started getting gray hair at 25 when I had severe anxiety from depression. Had a treatment that basically cured my depression and my hair went back to jet black. Stress is a major cause

[burtreynolds]

I do believe grey hair can be reversed some how. I'm 47 and hardly have any greys. I did pull a grey hair out a couple weeks ago, about 3 inches long and noticed that half of it was grey/white and the other half was my original light brown hair colour. The half of the hair that was my light brown colour was the root end of the hair. So, the hair started growing out of my scalp grey and then stopped greying and then started growing the normal colour again.
I'm taking all kinds of supplements. I wish I knew what caused this reversal.

[livelife]

I started loosing my hair in my mid 20’s & as a guy having very thick wavy hair it was pissing me off.
On my 31st birthday I buzzed my hair to the scalp for the first time ever!
Wow I couldn’t believe I did that!!!
After a few months I shaved my head bald.
Wow I couldn’t believe what I looked like in the mirror!
Now I’m 51 & I’ve saved sooo much money on shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, going to the barber to get my hair cut, etc.
I buzz & shave my head myself whenever I want.
My hair or lack of it is not who I am.
I’m a liberated dude who’s enjoying life everyday.
Godspeed😁

[gerryxanthopoulou]

I found my first grey hair at just 9 years old, my mother had just passed away, so it could have been stress, but early greying also runs in the family, I was totally grey by my early twenties, now in my sixties, it is pure white, all 3 of my children also began greying in their late teens.

[wb]

If gray/silver/white hair is caused by nutrient deficiencies, those deficiencies should be corrected ASAP because they can lead to more serious health problems. Dr. Joel Wallach told about turkeys which died from aneurysms from lack of copper in their diet....and their feathers had turned white from the original brown or other color.

[desmondsigamoney]

I don't mind having grey hair. Just wish I had more of it, especially in those bald patches

[arnoldcohen]

A Scot friend of mine with thick, curly red hair was involved in a saw suit-he went totally bald-after winning the suit his hair grew back, thick but gray and straight!!

[gunshotlagoon]

I'm 36 and noticed I have tons of grey hairs on the sides of my head now. I really started seeing it during the pandemic, during which I was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder and suffered from numerous panic attacks. I've had grey hairs in the past as young as in my teens and they've usually gone back to black. My mom says it's genetic but regardless I hate how it looks. Part of me is hoping it's due to the stress I've endured during the lockdowns and that some of it is reversible. This has been bothering me a lot.

[MsWatchdog]

This has just thrown all of my vitamins out of the window! I had read up about Gut Bio and was thinking of doing that course on it so that I can understand it. I now believe in the fact that the majority of our illnesses are linked with trapped Lymph nodes and it is imperative to ensure that they are not blocked, this all comes down to gut bio!

[rockcrazygal]

I turned 60 last week. I have no Grey hair. I take no meds and I’ve smoke most of my Adult life. I feel my diet and or one grandparent that didn’t go Grey till his 70’s, so genetic. My thoughts.

[Ravenwillowwood]

I just turned 70 in August. I started to become grey in my twenties. I started to color my hair in my fourties’. So, I’m interested in your video. I’m going to try to change my diet.

[banandababa]

I feel like stress is the key reason (and obviously age) for me. But it's normal to start getting greys in your 30s. Gotta embrace it!

[Germania]

I'm one of those genetic cases. I started going grey when I was 18 (my dad was grey by the same age). So my mum was right when she used to tell me that hair due could contribute to the greying. I stopped cold turkey with the hair dye and well, I'm transitioning to grey. It is what it is, but I like them . My hair is very soft.

[visionquest]

never complain about grey hair...bbe lucky you still have it

[mariecarton]

Our family accountant never had a grey hair. Black curly hair into his late 60s when he died from cancer. He did eat a lot of beef steak and may have had good vitamin levels. My mother's mum never had a grey hair either. Stress must be a factor but our Acvountant must have had a very stressful life his wife was awful and gave him a hard time before they separated but he was very intelligent and may have had a good understanding of life and may not have been a worrier. My Grandmother too must have bern a meat eater as her brothers had butchers shops.

[stephaniefitness]

6:00 totally agree that hair dye speed greying. I got my first grey hair at 34 . I will be 44 this year. So almost 10 years later I probably have only 10% grey hair maximum. I have never dyed my hair. I really encourage people to dye their hair as late as possible or the best is not to dye at all. Thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.

[KeepItFresh]

my mom and dad started going grrey at early to mid 60s. I started at 30. And at 35 its like 10% of my hair.