What can be done to Prevent, Slow or Reverse the Graying of Hair?
The cause of hair graying is not definitively identified. Although the possibility of reversing the process of graying has been suggested3, there is no known intervention by which the graying of hair associated with aging can be prevented, slowed or reversed. Is Gray Hair Healthy Hair? Gray hair has diminished pigmentation, but otherwise remains as healthy as pigmented hair. It may, however, have less natural lubrication than pigmented hair. This is due to a decline in function of sebaceous (oil-producing) cells in the hair follicle that often accompanies decline in function of melanocytes. Diminished lubrication of the hair shaft can make it more subject to damage from brushing and combing and more difficult to style. Can Gray or White Hair Be Safely Dyed to Artificially Restore Color? Gray and white hair can be safely dyed to restore an appearance of naturally pigmented hair. It is understandable that most people with gray or white hair would like the dyed hair to have the appearance
