Jeff Werner

Designer & bike rider in British Columbia, Canada

Signs of Age: White Hairs

It’s kind of interesting how they’re coming in, my white hairs. The girlfriend’s noticed them for a year. They really caught my eye in the mirror today. I think the static in the air made them stand out.

There’s no such thing as gray hair. It’s either pigmented or white. It’s the blending with your natural colour that makes hair appear gray.

I counted: I have about 12 white hairs. I think there were four or five last year. No one tells you they’re going to come this early. I am 25. I have a couple friends who are balding. If they have white hairs you’d never know–they shave their heads.

I don’t look gray yet. No balding as far as I know. I tried to conjure some sort of mid-life emotion, contemplate my mortality, get nostalgic or something. It was an effort with only 12.

For now my 12 white hairs are interesting.

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Make that 11 white hairs.

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43 Responses to “Signs of Age: White Hairs”

  1. Tyler Avatar
    Tyler

    Hey, I’m not balding, am I? I’m goddamn invincible dammit.

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  2. Graham Avatar
    Graham

    I keep anticipating the onset of grey – er white – hairs because my dad has had them for as long as I can remember. In fact, I thought I spotted some a few weeks ago, but upon closer inspection these were revealed as some stray (sun-bleached?) blonde hairs.

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  3. sahith Avatar
    sahith

    i just wanted to know the reasons about how we get white hairs.before a week ago i hardly had any white hairs.but now, as compared to before i have got many white hairs.and can u please give me a advise how to prevent these white hairs.and one more thing i watch television for long hours.do u think that this is the reason for my white hairs.if so, please reply me as soon as possible and i will be thankful to u.

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  4. china black eyes Avatar
    china black eyes

    wo!!I have a lot of white hairs,I am only 22.
    that is terrible thing for me.do you kown???

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  5. china black eyes Avatar
    china black eyes

    i an a chinese,i have a lot of white hairs,I am only 20.
    is terrible thing,it is not fun for me,

    Reply
  6. Azizullah Avatar
    Azizullah

    Dear Sir/Madem
    I am twenty six years old, I have up to ten white hairs in my head, can you tell me a methoth how to stop whiting or suggerstion,
    it should be in or not.

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  7. Savita Avatar
    Savita

    I have white hairs, itching in the scalp and dandruff. Give a solution for this

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  8. shital Avatar
    shital

    My son,Josh, He is only 6 years old and i noticed
    2 whitehairs on his head.First time I came to know when he was only 2 years old.Please give me a solution

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  9. raj Avatar
    raj

    counted: I have about 12 white hairs. I think there were four or five last year. No one tells you they’re going to come this early. I am 30.
    Can you pls tell me the remedies to stop the white hairs.

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  10. whatever Avatar
    whatever

    Im 17 years old and I already have at least about 30 white hairs…its very frustrating…can someone please help me out?

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  11. makaay Avatar
    makaay

    im 16 years old and i alredy have white hairs in my head..and its really frustrating me.Can somone help plzzz ?

    Reply
  12. Warriec Avatar
    Warriec

    I am 25 and i have some white hair. I noticed it when i was 19. This is when i get white hair,
    1) when I am stressed with work or emotion
    2) on set of a cold or sinus problem with head aches
    3) air conditioning draft on my hair at work
    When I am holiday it all goes away.

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  13. pavan Avatar
    pavan

    remedies for white hairs

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  14. samin Avatar
    samin

    i’m only 17 and i;ve got 3 white hairs, one of them has grown out but i’m just wondering if i’ll get more and how i could prevent it?

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  15. Ramesh Avatar
    Ramesh

    Nutrition
    Greying process can be arrested with proper treatment and diet.
    • Supplements of copper, folic acid and B complex can restore colour and curb hair loss in some people.
    Natural Remedies
    • Sage leaves help to darken grey hair.
    Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sage leaves
    V cup of water
    2 tablespoons of henna
    I teaspoon of ground cloves
    V, cup strong tea decoction.
    Method: Make a strong infusion using sage leaves. Cool and strain. Add tea and ground cloves. Mix in henna.
    Application: Apply onto hair and scalp.
    Leave on for thirty minutes and rinse off.
    Ingredients: 250 gms castor oil
    50 gms olive oil
    50 gms sandalwood powder
    50 gms amia powder
    50 gms coffee powder.
    Method: Heat oil in clean karai. When warm, add sandalwood, coffee and amia powder. Keep stirring until oil separates from the residue. Strain and fill in a bottle.
    Application: Massage well with this oil and leave on overnight or atleast for three hours.
    Stop premature greying
    Premature graying of hair can be postponed by using a strong decoction of black tea and one tablespoon of table salt. Strain and apply to roots for forty five minutes. When using this decoction, avoid using shampoo.
    A ground paste made from curry leaves and sour butter milk. Apply on scalp for fifteen minutes. Wash off with tepid water. Use this once a week.

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  16. Rajesh Avatar
    Rajesh

    im 25 years old and i alredy have white hairs in my head..and its really frustrating me.Can somone help plzzz ?

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  17. Kumar Avatar
    Kumar

    Today one of office staff told me tht i have White Hair,i was shocked and after findind out i got 2 white hairs, now im really worried , really dont know wht will happen for next couple of yrs.And im 25 yrs old.and now a days im becoming veyr lazy,tired ,stressed.Wht shud i do? and now these 2 white hairs is making me nuts ,i cant work.Plz help me with some good adivce/solution

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  18. bhawna Avatar
    bhawna

    i m 24 year girl i found white hairs near center line. please suggest some diet aur treatment to stop this.

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  19. Hitesh Avatar
    Hitesh

    my age is 23 and i’m having lots of white hair and i feel imbaresment in the public wold u please tell me how to prevent them and is there any method to bring back those black hair in place of the white hair

    Reply
  20. biju Avatar
    biju

    i am 32 years i have white hairs more than black hairs. tell me how to make white hairs to black hair naturally

    Reply
  21. mohd anwar Avatar
    mohd anwar

    Dear Sir
    my hair is comming white my age 25 years I have 100 white haris and I want to stop white hair please you help me thanks

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  22. fag Avatar
    fag

    your all gay =D

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  23. kaz Avatar
    kaz

    wot ur all worried about? it’s great to have white hairs – sign of wisdom!

    Reply
  24. deepak Avatar
    deepak

    i found thath my has been changing from blackto white for the past 2years iam very much about it ifeel that these migth could be the signs of ageing plzz give me a solution

    Reply
  25. Jeff Werner Avatar
    Jeff Werner

    I am not Shigeru Ban

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  26. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    im 15 and i got like 30 white hairs lol

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  27. aerol Avatar
    aerol

    i’m only 18 years old, almost30% of my hair is already white,shit! pls help me to treat this email-dangerous.gargarensis@gmail.com,

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  28. haber Avatar
    haber

    i have about 10 hairs in my beard. I am 26 years old. Just started actually, but knocking on wood, i have no grey in hair yet, but i am balding big time : (

    Reply
  29. Kamna Avatar
    Kamna

    I have 5 to 6 half white and half black hair please give me the solution.

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  30. Missy Avatar
    Missy

    Thanks a lot Ramesh for helpng people by giving them suggestions.I will try your solutions. God bless you :-)

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  31. Anonymous Avatar
    Anonymous

    im 18 nd have got lotta white hairs,whts its treatment?im sick of it!

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  32. Ramesh G Avatar
    Ramesh G

    Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Indian Gooseberry
    The use of Indian gooseberry is the foremost among the home remedies found beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. This is a valuable hair tonic for enriching hair growth and hair pigmentation. The fruit, cut into pieces, should be dried, preferably in shade. These pieces should be boiled in coconut oil till the solid matter becomes like charred dust. This darkish oil is very useful against premature greying. The water in which dried amla pieces have been soaked overnight is also nourishing for the hair. This water should be used for the last rinse while washing the hair. Massaging the scalp every night with a teaspoonful of amla juice, mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil and a few drops of lime juice, also proves beneficial in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair.
    Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Amaranth
    Amaranth is another effective home remedy for hair disorders. Application of the fresh juice of the leaves of this vegetable helps the hair to retain its black colour and prevents it from premature greying. It also helps the growth of the hair and keeps it soft.
    Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Curry Leaves
    Liberal intake of curry leaves is considered beneficial in preventing premature greying of hair. These leaves have the property of providing vitality and strength to hair roots. New hair roots that grow are healthier and contain a normal pigment. The leaves can be used in the form of chutney, or may be squeezed in buttermilk. When the leaves are boiled in coconut oil, the oil forms an excellent hair tonic to stimulate hair growth and bring back hair pigmentation.
    Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Ribbed Gourd
    Ribbed gourd boiled in coconut oil is also an effective remedy for premature greying of hair. Pieces of this vegetable should be dried in the shade. These dried pieces should be soaked in coconut oil and kept aside for three or four days. The oil should then be boiled till the solid is reduced to a blackened residue. This oil should be massaged into the scalp. It will help enrich the hair roots and restore pigment to the hair.
    Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Butter
    The butter made from cow’s milk has the property of preventing premature greying of hair. A small roll may be taken internally and a little quantity may be massaged into the hair roots twice a week.
    Premature Greying of Hair treatment using Vitamins
    The vitamins considered useful in guarding against premature greying of hair are pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), inositol. The minimum daily requirement of these vitamins appears to be 10 mg of pantothenic acid, 100 mg of para-aminobenzoic acid, and 2 gm of inositol. To obtain satisfactory results, all three of these vitamins belonging to the B group should be supplied at one time, preferably in a form which supplies all the B vitamins, such as yeast and liver. The three anti-greying-hair vitamins can also be produced in the intestinal tract by bacteria. Thus, taking a sufficient quantity of yoghurt daily and a tablespoonful of yeast before each meal is an excellent remedy for the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair. If one wishes to take tablets of calcium pantothenate and para-aminobenzoic acid (paba), they should be taken in addition to the yeast and yoghurt, and not as a substitute for them.
    Dietaries for Premature Greying of Hair
    Premature Greying of Hair : Home Remedies suggested by users
    Take nutrients rich diet
    Diet is of utmost importance in the prevention and treatment of premature greying of hair and persons suffering from this disorder should take a diet rich in all essential nutrients.
    Avoid devitalising foods, soft drinks etc
    Devitalising foods such as white flour, refined sugar and all products made from them, soft drinks, pastries, jams and jellies should be avoided. These foods take away energy, cause wrinkles, unattractive skin, grey hair, and premature old age.
    Other Premature Greying of Hair treatments
    Massage of scalp with almond oil
    Massage of the scalp with almond oil is recommended.

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  33. Nilanchal Pattanaik Avatar
    Nilanchal Pattanaik

    Dear Sir,
    I am 30 years age and most of my hairs including breads and moustaches are gone white. it looks dangerous and odd. please suggest me to blacken my white hairs from my breads and moustache.

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  34. aman poddar Avatar
    aman poddar

    i am 25 years age and most of my hair including breads are gone white. and its really frustrating me.Can somone help plzzz ? plz give me the solution.

    Reply
  35. Vinod Avatar
    Vinod

    Dear Sir,
    I am 30 years age and most of my hairs including breads and moustaches are gone white. it looks dangerous and odd. please suggest me to blacken my white hairs from my breads and moustache

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  36. mahipal reddy Avatar
    mahipal reddy

    Dear Sir / Madam
    Iam 25 years old, i have 6 white hairs in my moustache,but i dont have on my head please give me solution once again i requesting to you please send solution in my mail id
    Thanking you,
    yours sincerely
    Mahipal Reddy M

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  37. manjula Avatar
    manjula

    hi,iam 28 yrs, and i would like to know what exactly is sage leaves and amarnath vegetable,could anybody translate this for me and also let me know where is it available.

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  38. krishna Avatar
    krishna

    i have more than half head with white hairs.i am still 22 years old. it really disappoint me. please give some advice.

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  39. Shaik Hoor banu Avatar
    Shaik Hoor banu

    Thnks fot your valuble suggestions.i learned so many tips to prevent hair fall and tips for black hair.

    Reply
  40. Sabiha Avatar
    Sabiha

    My age is 24 year old .And i have up to 50 hairs in my head.Tell me a method to stop hairs from whitings

    Reply
  41. amm Avatar
    amm

    Hi
    I am also suffering with same problem. I have whilte hairs ..my head, beard and hairs on my chest are while and growing very fast..please help..

    Reply
  42. kyu Avatar
    kyu

    hey, im 30 and have a few white hairs it only makes me feel like im getting old but feel young

    Reply
  43. Gaurav Avatar
    Gaurav

    I am only 16 yrs old, my hairs are becoming white!!
    suggest me 2 stop this!

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