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Going Gray? The Many Reasons Why We Go Gray

Posted: 03 Sep 2011 09:23 AM PDT

You may despair at the silver threading though your hair or you may wear your gray like a badge of honor; a testament to your years and your wisdom. Either way, the reasons for gray hair is not something that we yet understand fully; buy which most commonly are.

Heredity and genetic factors

One of the most significant factors that govern the graying of hair is our genes. If we have a genetic predisposition to graying early in life, there is really little that we can do about it. Though gene therapy may one day make it possible to turn white hair into colored hair once again, this is far from reality right now.

Gray Hair As of now there is really very little one can do about going gray at 35 if their parent or parents did the same. You can color your hair or you can wear a hat to disguise it; but you cannot stop your hair from losing color.

Health conditions

People with conditions such as anemia, or thyroid problems, being unable to absorb certain vitamins into the body can have gray hair before their time.

Also skin disorders such as vitiligo (the condition that caused Michael Jackson's skin to turn white) can turn hair gray since the whitening of the skin and the graying of the hair occurs due to the same de-pigmentation (loss of pigment or color).

Nutritional deficiency

Sometimes it could be a deficiency of certain vitamins or other nutrients that make a person go gray. These deficiencies, if detected, could be corrected to arrest the graying of the hair. Sometimes it is medications that contribute to the hair going gray and if discontinued, the problem may resolve. Eating disorders may also cause nutritional deficiencies that contribute to gray hair.

Environmental and other pollutants

Smokers are more likely to go gray before their time, because in a sense smoking pollutes the inside of the body (ever heard the term Smoker's Face, which discolors the skin and nails as well?). Even external pollutants could contribute to the hair going gray. Pesticides and other chemicals that get into the body by one or other means can cause disturbances and imbalances in the body leading to the hair not retaining its pigment.

Stress

Stress turning the hair gray is not just an old wives tale. Stress, grief and depression can cause hormonal changes that in turn the hair gray before its time.

Top Methods for Natural Hair Removal

Posted: 03 Sep 2011 07:14 AM PDT

People have been removing unwanted hair for centuries, and this is why we have so many natural hair removal options at our hands. Why should we be using chemicals when we can also choose other methods?

Removing hair naturally through waxing

To a section of the skin warm wax is applied and then a piece of cloth is applied on the wax. It is rubbed to adhere to it and then quickly pulled off in the opposite direction of hair growth. This way it is possible to get rid of the root of the hair.

Natural Hair Removal You might have heard that this method could be quite painful. While some people say that you can get used to it, others say that in case the client is relaxed while waxing, the pain seems to be smaller.

The disadvantage of waxing is that it gets hold of the skin as well so the skin could turn red or it could get irritated.

When thinking about natural hair removal, you should look for those products that have natural ingredients. In order to make economies, the cloths can be used on several sections.

To make the entire process simpler, you could consider cold wax strips which you can find in any drugstore or supermarket.

Sugaring

This is also a natural way of removing hair and it is quite similar to waxing. The difference is that it isn't that painful to remove hair with it. These products do not grab the skin. The sugar paste sticks to the hair, and so it does not irritate the skin.

The disadvantage of this kind of hair removal is that there might be some stubborn hair that cannot be removed through sugaring. The cloths that you use for sugaring can be washed and reused.

Shaving

If you are looking for the easiest and the least expensive natural way of removing hair then most definitely it is shaving. The process could also be environmentally friendly in case you opt for the recyclable razors and organic shaving creams or soaps.

Naturally there are also some disadvantages of this natural hair removal, like razor nicks and irritation. Also the effects aren't as long lasting as in case of waxing or sugaring.

Removing hair naturally through threading

This is one of the most interesting methods that are out there. It is great for small areas, especially in case of the face. The main point of this natural way of removing hair is that there is a cotton threat rolled and twisted along the skin, wrapping and lifting the hair. In case it is done by a professional, it may offer better results than tweezing.

It is a short process, of about ten minutes and there are some salons that offer you such services for about ten dollars.

Tweezing

This is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways of natural hair removal and it is usually used on the face. There is little pain associated with the method, in case the hair is grabbed and removed with a fast movement.

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