[Why black hair turns white]

In fact, hair is originally white, but when melanin is transferred from melanocytes to the hair matrix cells that produce hair, the hair becomes colored.

melanocyte? melanin? I'm sure some of you have heard of it, but I think it's a word that you often hear when talking about spots on your skin.

Due to the activation of melanocytes and the excessive increase of melanin, spots are often a concern, but in the case of gray hair, the pattern is the opposite.

As the number of melanocytes decreases and their activity slows down, the hair loses its color and turns gray.

What is the cause of the decrease and slowing down of melanocytes?

① Aging

② Dietary habits

③ Poor blood circulation

④Stress

⑤ Heredity

It is said that. There are countermeasures for ② to ④, so let's take a look.

diet

Various nutrients are required in the process of producing melanin.

The amino acid tyrosine is important because it is one of the raw materials of melanin pigment.

Tyrosine is found in dairy products, cheese, bananas and apples.

Zinc is also important because it helps the work of tyrosine.

Zinc is found in oysters and meat.

You may have heard of iodine, which is abundant in seaweed.

It is a nutrient necessary for the activation of melanocytes that make the hair itself.

The nutrients and foods listed here are just an example, and it is also important for gray hair to keep in mind a well-balanced diet. A well-balanced diet is important for the body, so it kills two birds with one stone.

Poor blood circulation

When the body is cold or stressed, the blood circulation of the scalp becomes poor, and sufficient nutrition does not reach the scalp.

As mentioned above, nutrition is important.

Put a little pressure on your fingers and massage the scalp with fir fir to promote blood circulation.

It is also important to keep your body cool.

stress

If you receive a big and strong shock, the scalp will also be burdened, and it may stop making pigment.

Stress can also cause poor blood circulation.

Relieving stress is number one, but it can be difficult.

Take a slow bath to relax, or go to sleep a little earlier than usual.

By the way, the quality of sleep is also very good for gray hair measures.

<How to get along well with gray hair>

Even if you take various measures, most people will have a long relationship with gray hair.

If so, I would like to get along well with you.

I think most people who are worried about gray hair are doing "gray hair dye", but there are various types of gray hair dye.

If you're hesitant to go to the beauty salon, there are plenty of ways to take care of your hair at home.

1. Hair color

Penetrate the chemical into the hair and dye it firmly.

I think it's the most familiar gray hair care because it dyes firmly in one time and comes in various colors.

Some people get rashes from the medicine, so a patch test is necessary.

2. Hair manicure

Unlike hair coloring, it colors the surface of the hair.

Not only can it be colored with a single use, but it also coats the surface of the hair, giving it a glossy finish.

Compared to hair color, the chemical is relatively weak, so there are many people who cannot use hair color.

It is very difficult to remove if it adheres to the skin or nails, and the color gradually fades with each hair wash, so be careful about this point.

3. Henna

It is a gray hair dye made from powdered natural plants and does not contain chemically synthesized ingredients, so it is often used by people with weak scalps who cannot use normal hair color.

It's important to check the ingredients list, as some products sometimes contain chemicals to make them easier to dye.

4. Temporary dye

It is an item that temporarily colors gray hair "just for today" and "on the spot."

Basically, it comes off by washing your hair, but there are some that can be dyed by using it several times.

There are various shapes such as mascara type, stick type, hair spray type, hair foundation type that is applied with a brush.

If you have one, you can use it immediately when you find gray hair in such a place.

5. Color rinse, color conditioner, color treatment

Use after shampooing instead of regular rinse, conditioner or treatment to color the surface of the hair.

In terms of coloring the surface, it is similar to hair manicure, but you need to be careful that you can't dye it once.

Since hair coloring uses alkaline agents, some people are concerned about hair damage, but these often contain a lot of treatment ingredients, so there are many that are highly effective for beautiful hair.

Since it is used in place of the usual rinse, conditioner, and treatment, it is an easy care method, and the number of items has increased in recent years.

After dyeing with hair color, it is also recommended to use this until the next hair color so that the growing gray hair will not be bothered at any time.