I'm 38, and since I started hrt 5 years ago my hair has really started turning gray. I know gray hair is usually a part of genetics, etc., but does hrt effect this at all? Or did I just hit the gray hair genetic lottery in a bad way?
The gray hair comes in with such a different texture from my normal brown hair that it makes it a little more difficult to style. Has anyone else here experienced this, or have any tips?
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I would say coincidence.
In my case I had the opposite effect, after going on HRT I realised I couldn't stand my short grey hair and now I'm auburn and this week with copper streaks and down to my shoulders. :laugh:
Grey hair comes in with the texture of wire. It's natural and the only thing you can do is color it if it bothers you. Pomade usually is enough to stop the oddball grey from sticking up when I do my hair.
It seems to just stay gray and wiry even on HRT. Fortunately I don't have much gray hair. Unfortunately that's the only kind of permanently attached hair I do have. ;) I clip it short, and get my hair out of a box. :)
For me, HRT made my hair softer and it grows faster. I have about the same amount of gray as in the past, but i no longer see any difference in the texture etc.
I'm think about coloring the brunette part of my hair but leaving the gray streaks, my stylist is pushing me toward that vs an overall color and i think that is the way i am headed.
Unlucky genetics.
As you can see from my username, I'm a little younger than you, and it's now naturally 'salt and pepper' to use the euphemism. My roots are a disgrace.
Dye it blonde - that covers up a multitude of sins, grey included.
Genetics is a big factor as well as how well you take care of yourself. I'm 50 with not that many grays, and I had class mates who, 10 years ago, were already turning grey-headed and getting wrinkled in the face. I saw that mainly in the white classmates. There weren't that many Latinos/as who were turning grey-headed, but there were a few.
It's said by someone on gingerparrot.com that red-headed people tend to not grey as much or as fast as the other people do. I'm a redhead myself.
I use henna, specifically this two step one here (https://www.evitamins.com/hennagray-red-light-mountain-28870?utm_source=google).
The advantage of henna is that it binds to and coats the hair, makes it stronger and improves its condition, plus its effect builds with each new application. I have very fine light brown hair and the pure red makes my hair go a sort of coppery colour (at least after it's oxidised over a few days). This two step henna process definitely covers grey and doesn't wash out, though obviously roots tend to be grey as hair grows. Other shades of darker/less red henna tend to have indigo mixed in with them. Indigo is another amazing natural colourant, but my hair just sucks it up and turns very dark brown/black, regardless of the shade of the henna mix, though many have great success with it.
btw, a lot of the girls on the longhaircommunity.com forum, and who have amazingly long and beautiful hair - swear by the henna product called: Rainbow Research Henna. I've never used it 'cos am happy with the two step brand I use, but if you're going to try henna, could be worth bearing in mind.
Quote from: Louisa on September 23, 2016, 05:17:36 PM
I use henna, specifically this two step one here (https://www.evitamins.com/hennagray-red-light-mountain-28870?utm_source=google).
The advantage of henna is that it binds to and coats the hair, makes it stronger and improves its condition, plus its effect builds with each new application. I have very fine light brown hair and the pure red makes my hair go a sort of coppery colour (at least after it's oxidised over a few days). This two step henna process definitely covers grey and doesn't wash out, though obviously roots tend to be grey as hair grows. Other shades of darker/less red henna tend to have indigo mixed in with them. Indigo is another amazing natural colourant, but my hair just sucks it up and turns very dark brown/black, regardless of the shade of the henna mix, though many have great success with it.
btw, a lot of the girls on the longhaircommunity.com forum, and who have amazingly long and beautiful hair - swear by the henna product called: Rainbow Research Henna. I've never used it 'cos am happy with the two step brand I use, but if you're going to try henna, could be worth bearing in mind.
Thanks, I think I will give it a shot. [emoji1]
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There are a buch of rrasons why hair turns white/ grey. Genes, stress, health, age and yes Hormones. Being on HRT actually increased my dark hair growth and looks like salt and pepper hair but I like to be blondish. Thankfully we have hair coloring today that is easy and effective.