No one wants to be covered in grey hair at a young age, right? It undermines your confidence and makes you look older than you are. But what do you do when premature grey hair appears?
Today AloEx is here to clarify the causes of premature grey hair and share tips on how to prevent it. What methods are there? Follow along in this article.
What is grey hair?
Grey hair, also known as white hair, refers to strands that are lighter than normal — all the way to white. It generally starts appearing from around age 30 and gradually increases all over the head. Once grey hair has appeared, the hair cannot return to a darker or black colour.
How does grey hair develop?
Grey hair develops from the natural ageing and deterioration of hair and scalp cells, which reduces the production of melanin pigment in the hair follicle cells. Hair therefore becomes lighter, grey, or white — looking dry, brittle, and lacking shine. However, grey hair problems can also arise from other factors.
Causes of premature grey hair
- Family genetics — the factor with the greatest impact.
- Physical illness from various diseases — especially chronic conditions or immune system–related diseases, such as asthma, thyroid disorders, immune deficiency, anaemia, and diabetes.
- Environmental factors in daily life such as stress, insufficient rest, and inadequate nutrition increase the risk of premature grey hair, as well as increasing the risk of hair fall, thinning, and baldness.
- Smoking and consuming alcohol increase free radicals at the hair roots, which interfere with melanin pigment production and cause premature grey hair.
Signs of premature grey hair
In general, grey and white hair begin to appear from around age 30, but for those with premature grey hair, grey and white hair can appear from as early as age 20. In addition to greying, other hair problems may also follow, such as hair fall, brittle hair, dandruff, or scalp flaking.
How to prevent and care for premature grey hair
In the past there was a belief that pulling out grey hair would stimulate grey hair growth in other areas, but this has since been proven untrue. Many people therefore routinely pull out white hairs, or in some cases dye their hair to cover grey and white hair. When done over a long period, this may lead to thinning, and chemical buildup may also cause scalp irritation resulting in hair fall, thinning, dandruff, and flaking scalp.
Therefore, for those whose premature grey hair is caused by family genetics or various diseases, the way to address it is to see a specialist doctor for treatment. For those whose premature grey hair is caused by daily lifestyle habits, it can be prevented by adjusting the following behaviours:
- Reduce, cut back on, and quit smoking and drinking alcohol.
- Relieve daily stress by finding leisure activities to relax the mind, including regular weekly exercise.
- Avoid using chemicals on hair and scalp — coloring, straightening, and heat — as they can irritate the scalp and hair.
- Avoid using chemicals on hair and scalp — coloring, straightening, and heat — as they can irritate the scalp and hair.
- Regularly massage the scalp to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp area, helping to nourish and strengthen hair, and stimulating the production of natural oils that make hair look shiny and radiant.
- Eat all 5 food groups and supplement with dietary supplements that help replenish nutrients for hair nourishment, such as Biotin, iron, zinc, vitamin C, or vitamin E.
Reduce hair fall, increase hair density, and say goodbye to premature grey hair with AloEx Dietary Supplement — 1 capsule per day!
A dietary supplement for hair and scalp that answers all hair and scalp nourishment needs from the inside out, helping to reduce hair fall, damaged hair, premature grey hair, and hair problems from various causes such as:
- Hormonal changes at each stage of life
- Natural deterioration of hair follicle cells with age
- Nutritional deficiency
- Daily exposure to chemicals
Contains over 15 concentrated natural extracts from 3 traditional natural remedies (TMC) — traditional medicine, modern medicine, and marine extracts — researched and developed directly by specialists. Safety certified by the Thai FDA, registration number 11-1-14153-5-0105, and GMP standard.
