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Whether you are trying to hide your gray hair, delay its development or even assume it in the open, we will see in this article solutions to meet the expectations of each and everyone. So, what to do for gray hair at 43? First we will discuss the reasons for hair bleaching. Then we will explain the means available to you to approach in a more serene way the appearance of gray hair at 43 years old.

Why do I have white hair at 43?

The phenomenon of hair bleaching cannot be avoided. This phenomenon is called the canities. This is a natural phenomenon that happens when the melanocytes, the cells that are responsible for giving color to the hair, decrease or stop the production of melanin. To be clearer, your hair is still growing, only it is no longer pigmented, and therefore it is no longer colored.

The appearance of the first white hairs is around the age of 35 and is likely to vary by plus or minus 10 years. However, be careful not to generalize it, because in fact remember that each individual is different. The development of white or gray hair varies from individual to individual. It can therefore be normal to have white hair at 43 years old, while people who are older or your age do not yet have it. Also be aware that there are big differences in the amount of gray hair between people even at your age.

So what makes you have gray hair at 43 and not sooner or later? As we have explained, gray hair at 43 grows because melanocytes age at a certain age but this age is not the same for everyone. Like the body or the skin, the differences between people on aging are difficult to explain. However, it has been proven that different factors will promote premature graying and therefore the appearance of gray hair sooner or later. These factors may be related to the genetic, bad lifestyle (tobacco, poor diet, stress, etc.), or to a emotional shock.

What should I do when I have gray hair at 43?

Whether the multiplication of your white hair appears only now or if you have already had experience in this area at the age of 43, you wonder about: what are the different possibilities available to me to better live my bleaching? hair.

1- Assume her white hair

Yes you will tell us: Easy to say! However, you should know that gray or white hair today turns out to be trendy. They are able to make you look classy and modern with the right haircut. To give yourself a nice silver color, use shampoos and products suitable for white or gray hair. They will give you very nice reflections and take care of their special texture. Indeed, white hair is harder and duller. They therefore require special care and attention.

1- What is the best color for my gray hair at 43?

Once you are 43, note that if your hair has started to bleach and your hair turns gray or white it will not return to its natural color. In the event that you don't like your gray or white hair, the camouflage option is probably the best. Opt for the coloring method (permanent, semi-permanent, temporary or natural), depending on the number of gray hairs as well as your basic natural pigmentation. In any case, before doing your first color, we suggest that you consult a hairstyling expert who will be able to guide you on your needs and the color that suits you.

• For blond hair. At first white hair is almost invisible, as it is blended with your light hair. We recommend sweeping for more naturalness. This will allow you to avoid redoing a color monthly to camouflage the regrowth and catch up with the coloring. And then, depending on the progress of your white hair on your scalp, make semi-permanent or permanent colors.

• For dark hair or red. Permanent coloring to camouflage gray hair will be your best option. At the beginning, you can apply house colors, however be careful to follow the instructions and not to do too often ... Even if you have trouble accepting the vision of your regrowth and your few white roots! Otherwise, you risk damaging your hair and drying out your hair, making it look dull. Sometimes you can even cause hair loss! It is better to wait at least 4 weeks, and the most recommended remains 2 months. The most advisable still is to favor natural color when you don't have a lot of gray or white hair to prevent damage to your hair.

• The natural solution. In the event that you do not have a large number of gray hair at 43, we suggest natural hair colors made from plants and not containing ammonia such as henna. Ideal for not damaging your hair, your scalp and keeping a natural color.

Anyway, if you have more than 30% white hair, we recommend coloring at a professional hairdresser because the maneuver to color the hair is more technical. This is because white hair has a different texture from pigmented hair, so you may not end up with the result you want.

Can we slow the arrival of gray hair at 43?

Is it possible to delay the mechanism of hair depigmentation? The answer is yes and no. As we have seen, gray hair is often the preserve of genetics or the body's natural aging process. Cellular aging cannot be stopped.

Nevertheless, we will see that a good lifestyle can slow down the whitening process even if you are 43 years old. But be careful, don't expect miraculous results. We repeat, gray hair is inevitable, especially at your age. Our tips help slow cell oxidation early on, but normal aging cannot definitely be prevented.

How to maintain your white hair at 43?

1 - You must not pull out your white or gray hair

The legend that says that when you remove a white hair, others will grow back behind is false. However, you run the risk of damaging your scalp and ending up with more serious problems than gray hair, which in any case will eventually grow again.

2 - Use appropriate care for gray hair

White hair is more fragile than pigmented hair. They turn out to be drier, more brittle, duller and are likely to turn yellow.

If you want to keep your hair gray, you can find multiple shampoos and products suitable for your gray or white hair that help prevent these problems. The yellowing care based on iridescent purple will be your best allies.

If you choose to color yourself, you will need to think about moisturizing your hair well with products or vegetable oils. We recommend that you alternately use shampoo for colored hair (once a week) and shampoo specific to your hair type.

Make sure you have a healthy lifestyle against gray hair at 43 years old

If the origins of the appearance of your gray hair are genetic or part of the natural phenomenon of aging, there is nothing to block this process. However, if it is external parameters that generate the acceleration of this phenomenon, it will be necessary that you adopt a good lifestyle to delay the onset of gray hair.

Indeed, when you have gray hair at 43, there is absolutely nothing surprising, it is part of the normal aging of the body. However, if you don't yet have gray or gray hair, there are methods to slow down the bleaching process. And know that as a bonus, they allow you to take care of your hair and your body in general.

• Gray hair that appears quickly can be a sign of a lack of some nutrients and a lack of vitamins, such as B vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals such as iron, copper and zinc and trace elements. We recommend that you favor the consumption of fresh food, and avoid fast food and junk food at all costs. Indeed, know that industrial products are full of toxic ingredients for the body. Once the liver is saturated, the organ that cleans the body can no longer destroy toxins and this leads to premature aging and the appearance of white hair.
• Le copper is essential in the transmission of color to the hair. Indeed, melanin is produced by melanocytes thanks to the enzyme tyrosinase. And it is the copper that catalyzes this enzymatic reaction. Therefore, a balanced diet and providing the right daily dose of copper helps prevent the appearance of gray hair early. Be careful though, copper turns out to be toxic if you take too much of it daily! Take a blood test to see your copper level.
• Finally, B vitamins are essential to prevent premature aging of the body and to provide energy to the body. Thus, eat foods rich in B vitamins. If you are vegetarian or vegan, you will have to think about taking food supplements for vitamin B12 in particular.

• Le stress promotes the phenomenon of cell oxidation and may lead to premature aging of the body. It is also likely to cause inflammation which decreases the production of melanin. Hair also experiences these issues and turns white faster than it should. We know that managing stress is not easy, but try to adopt stress relieving techniques or find activities that relax you.

• Le tobacco is well known to accelerate the aging of skin and hair. It damages the hair follicles and in this way it causes premature aging of the hair. On the assumption that you are in a smoking environment, we advise you to stay as far away from smoke as possible. If you smoke, try to reduce your consumption as much as possible