A trichologist Explains Why Your Hair Turns Grey

March 24, 2017

A trichologist Explains Why Your Hair Turns Grey

Like wrinkles, grey hairs are visible signs of ageing, but can the way you treat your hair keep it youthful in the same way that skin care can? In the light of Kate Middleton's grey roots making headlines once again (in other news, who cares, and we think she looks amazing), trichologist Madeleine Preston explains why hair turns grey and whether we can delay it – should we actually wish to.

1. When do most women go grey then?


2. Why do we get grey hair in the first place?




4. Is grey hair more common in certain people?


5. What should we eat to maintain healthy hair?

'Hair consists of protein (keratin) so it is very important for strong healthy hair. Foods like eggs and fish are all good sources of first class protein. Proteins consist of amino acids (some essential and some non-essential). Essential amino acids are more abundant in animal protein and more easily absorbed. Deficiencies of iron, calcium, zinc, vitamin D, B12 and B6 can be common so it's important to eat foods that contain these vitamins or, if you're vegetarian, it may be necessary to take them in supplemental form.'

6. What can we take to combat going grey, if we're worried?


7. Can we make lifestyle changes to improve hair health?


8. Does 'massaging the scalp' actually do any good?


Bibliography: March, B., Gordon, N., Rice, F., Meyerowitz, A., & Valenti, L. (2017, March 22). This is why your hair goes grey... Retrieved March 24, 2017, from http://www.prima.co.uk/fashion-and-beauty/hairstyles/advice/a38123/why-we-get-grey-hairs/

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