Any solutions for greying early - Hair Problems Message Board

ahollowa · 12-31-2002, 01:26 PM

I have a father and brother who have both greyed early in life, about age 20 they started. I am now 25 and have some how been blessed to not have the same problem, but I am starting to notice grey hairs. Does anyone know a vitiamin or natural treatment for reversing or slowing this process. I have heard of a lack of copper in the diet can cause early grey just wondering what everyone else had to say??

redwing · 01-03-2003, 11:51 AM

I'm 50 and grey, but a young face (due to years of taking vitamins and healthy habits). Was kidded in high school about starting to turn grey. Tried all the various vitamins that are supposed to help, with no success. I suggest you look at it as a positive, as I do now. Richard Gere doesn't try to hide it.

Anonymity · 01-03-2003, 03:03 PM

I'm actually jealous of you! I've always thought it would be rather glamourous to start greying early! I'd suggest that rather than trying to cover your gray, you embrace it and flaunt it! Let's be honest, in a crowd of people under fifty or so, you're going to stand out and turn heads. Try talking to a beauty consultant at a salon or a beauty store, like Sally Beauty Supply. They can recommend some products that will help keep your new gray hairs healthy and non-brassy colored. Soon, you will be nicely silvered, and the envy of all your friends!! Good luck!

winesnob · 01-06-2003, 07:47 AM

I have been going gray since my early 20's. It runs in my family. There is nothing you can do or take that will stop the gray from growing. Personally, I think gray hair on men is totally sexy, but I have yet to see a woman on which it doesnt make her look older than she is. Yes, I have seen some very striking, beautiful gray haired women (usually in a magazine ad). But IMHO, I believe they look older than they truly are. It all boils down to personal choice. My choice has been to color my hair, despite that I have to do it religiously every 5 weeks. I have been tempted to let it go gray, but at 45 I'm definitely not ready for that. You have to do what you feel comfortable with and what makes you happy.... Embrace the gray and go with it, or cover it up, just feel good about yourself!

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redwing · 01-07-2003, 06:56 AM

Sorry ladies, but from a guy's perspective, I think all women look better when they color their grey hair. For the guys out there who intend to leave their hair grey, I read in a magazine once about the importance of color in fashion for men with grey hair. I've experimented and tend to agree. Basically, good colors are black, white, charcoal grey, dark or deep colors. Avoid pastels and light grey, as they tend to make your hair look washed out.

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