What are the pigments in our hair which gives the hair color?
QUOTE Eumelanin is found in hair and skin, and colors hair grey, black, yellow, and brown. In humans, it is more abundant in peoples with dark skin. There are 2 different types of eumelanin, which are distinguished from each other by their pattern of polymer bonds. The 2 types are black eumelanin and brown eumelanin. A small amount of black eumelanin in the absence of other pigments causes grey hair. A small amount of brown eumelanin in the absence of other pigments causes yellow (blond) color hair. Pheomelanin is also found in hair and skin and is more abundant in lighter skinned humans. Pheomelanin imparts a pink to red hue and, thus, is found in particularly large quantities in red hair. UNQUOTE Source: http://en.wikipedia.
