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Natural Hair Color Level |
Will vary in appearance with each individual depending on the ratio of eumelanin to pheomelanin, concentration of melanin (density og color), hereditary and environmental factors |
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Canities |
Canities occurs by a gradual or slowing down of melanin production in the cortex of the hair. This reduction of melanin can make the hair appear dull, drab and/or lacking warmth |
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Acquired Canities |
Is when the melanocytes gradually become inactive. Production of melanin is slowed down, turning hair to a gray color that varies in pigment concentration. This typically occurs as the human body ages and/or because of genetics. A primary factor that begins the graying process is heredity |
