First gray hair appears in this age: Scientists answer
At what age does gray hair appear (photo: freepik)
The appearance of the first gray hair is usually a classic — and for some people, a traumatic — event. Some choose to hide it, while others accept it without issue. At what age does the first gray hair most often appear? Marca reports when it usually happens.
At what age is gray hair likely to appear
Beauty experts don’t define a precise age, but they do talk about the causes and age ranges during which gray hair typically shows up.
According to health and beauty experts, the age range when gray hair appears most often is usually from 30 years old (the age when people begin noticing the first gray hairs) to 40 years old.
However, there are also cases of gray hair even among teenagers. As mentioned above, there is no exact age for the appearance of gray hair — it also depends on other factors. Most of them are beyond our control, though some are variable.
Factors contributing to the appearance of gray hair
These factors are mostly out of our control. In most cases, the appearance of gray hair is a normal process. However, there are components we can control, such as lifestyle habits. For example, stress, sun exposure, and habits like smoking contribute to the appearance of gray hair at an earlier age.
On the other hand, there are factors we cannot control. Genetics is one of them. It plays a key role in the appearance of gray hair and, above all, in its progression. In this context, gender also plays a decisive role. Men tend to experience gray hair earlier than women.
Ethnicity is another factor that can determine when gray hair appears. According to various studies, Caucasians tend to notice gray hair earlier than Asians or African Americans. It’s important to clearly understand that this process is something normal and natural, and often unavoidable, but there’s always a component we can manage: leading a healthy lifestyle.
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