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Whether you want to hide your gray hair, delay its progress or while you assume it in broad daylight, we will see solutions that exist to meet the expectations of each and everyone.First we will see the causes of the appearance white hair. Then we will see the possibilities that exist to approach in a more serene way the arrival of gray hair.

Why do I have white hair at 46?

The phenomenon of hair bleaching cannot be avoided. This process has a name: canities. This is a 100% natural phenomenon that happens when melanocytes, the cells that give color to hair, decrease or stop their production of melanin. To be clearer, your hair continues to grow, only it is no longer pigmented, and consequently it is no longer colored. Your hair will then turn graying or white. At a certain age, it is common for this process to appear, and it will gradually increase over time and more or less abruptly depending on the individual.

The appearance of the first white hairs are found near 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 appearance of hair bleaching varies from person to person, so you can have gray hair at 46, while people who are older or the same age as you are not yet. There are also big variations in the amount of gray hair between people even at the age of 46.

Therefore, we can ask ourselves the question: what makes you have gray hair at 46 and not earlier or later?

As we have seen, white hair at 46 appears because melanocytes age at a certain age, but this age is not the same for everyone. As for the body or the skin, the differences between individuals on aging are difficult to explain. This being the case, it has been proven that several factors promote premature aging and therefore the increase in gray hair more or less early. These factors can be linked to genetics, linked to a poor lifestyle, or to psychological shock.

What should I do when I have gray hair at 46?

Whether the multiplication of your white hair appears only now or if you have already experienced it at the age of 46, you ask yourself what are the possibilities that are presented to me to better live my hair bleaching.

1- Assume her white hair

We know… Easy to say! Having said that, you should know that gray or white hair today happens to be trending. They are able to make you look classy and modern with the help of a suitable haircut. To give yourself a nice silver color, use shampoos and products suitable for white or gray hair. In this way, they will be able to give you beautiful reflections and take care of their particular texture. Indeed, white hair is thicker and duller. They then require special care and attention.

1- What is the best color for my gray hair at 46?

Once you are 46, know that if your hair has started to bleach and your hair turns gray or white it will not regain its natural color. In the event that you don't like your gray or white hair, camouflage is definitely the best solution. Choose the coloring method (i.e. between temporary, semi-permanent, natural or permanent coloring), depending on the number of gray hairs but also your basic natural pigmentation. Anyway, for your first color, we suggest that you go to a specialist who will be able to guide you on your needs and your coloring.

• Regarding blond hair. At first, the appearance of white hair is practically not seen. We recommend balayage for more natural effect. This will allow you to avoid redoing a color monthly to camouflage the regrowth and catch up with the coloring. Then, depending on the progress of your white hair on your scalp, make semi-permanent or permanent colors.

• Regarding dark hair or red. Whether there are many or not, to properly camouflage the white hair on your head, the best solution is to use the permanent coloring method. When you do not have too much gray hair, you can use homemade hair colors, however be careful to respect the information on the coloring instructions for use and not to apply it too frequently ... Even if your regrowth is annoying you! Otherwise, you are likely to damage your hair and dry 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 judicious remains 2 months. The most recommended still is to favor natural color when you do not have a large number of gray or white hair to prevent damage to your hair.

• The natural solution. If it happens that you do not have a large number of gray hair at 46, we recommend natural herbal and ammonia-free dyes such as henna. These dyes are ideal for not damaging your hair, your scalp and keeping a natural color.

Whatever happens, in the event that you have more than 30% white hair, we recommend that you do your color at a hairdressing specialist because the coloring technique is more delicate. Indeed, the white hair does not have the same texture as a hair which is colored, you take the risk if you do not go to a professional, not to end up with the result that you want.

Can we slow down the development of gray hair at 46?

Can we delay the mechanism of depigmentation of hair? 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 healthy lifestyle can slow down the whitening process even when you are 46 years old. We will first see that to maintain your hair, you need to take care of it. Subsequently we will see the solutions to try to delay the hair aging process and therefore the appearance of gray hair. However, a word of caution, don't expect miracle results. We repeat, gray hair is inevitable, especially at the age of 46. Our techniques are capable of slowing down the oxidation of cells prematurely, but normal aging cannot definitely be stopped.

How to maintain your white hair at 46?

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

The adage that when you pull out a white hair, others will grow back behind is wrong. However, you risk damaging your scalp and ending up with bigger concerns than gray hair, which no matter what you do, will end up growing again.

2 - Use specific care for gray hair

A white hair becomes more fragile than a colored hair. They are drier, more brittle, duller and may turn yellow.

If you assume and decide to keep your hair gray, there are plenty of shampoos and products for your gray or white hair that can help prevent these problems. The treatments that make it possible to yellowing hair with iridescent violet are proving to be your best allies.

If it happens that you opt for a dye, and in particular a perm, remember to moisturize your hair with care or vegetable oils. We advise you to alternately use a shampoo for colored hair (once a week) and a shampoo specific to your type of hair.

Make sure you have a good lifestyle against gray hair at 46

If the causes of your gray hair are hereditary or part of the natural phenomenon of aging, there is no solution to stop this process. However, if external factors cause this phenomenon to accelerate, it will be necessary that you adopt a healthy lifestyle to slow down the development of gray hair.

Indeed, at the age of 46, it is not surprising to have white hair. However, if you do not yet have white or gray hair, there are tips to slow down the process of canities. In addition, they allow you to take care of your hair and your skin in general.

• White hair that grows suddenly can be a warning that your body is lacking various nutrients and a lack of vitamins, such as B vitamins, essential fatty acids, minerals like 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 toxins. When the liver is saturated, the organ that cleans the body, can no longer destroy toxins and this results in premature aging and the development of white hair.
• Le copper is essential in the transmission of color to the hair. Indeed, know that melanin is generated by melanocytes thanks to the enzyme tyrosinase. And it is copper that catalyzes this enzymatic reaction. Therefore, a well-balanced diet that provides the right daily dose of copper will help prevent the development of gray hair prematurely. Be careful though, copper is toxic if you take too much! Take a blood test to check your copper level.
• Finally, B vitamins are needed to prevent premature aging of the body and to create energy for the body. Therefore, consume foods rich in B vitamins. In the event that you are following a vegetarian or vegan diet, you should consider consuming food supplements such as vitamin B12.

• Cigarettes are also responsible for the premature aging of the body, and therefore of the skin and hair. It affects the hair follicles and as a result it causes premature aging of the hair. If you happen to be in a smoking environment, try to get as far away from the smoke as you can. If you smoke, try to reduce your consumption as much as possible.

• Le stress accelerates the oxidation process of cells and therefore causes premature aging of the body. It is also likely to cause inflammation which lowers the production of melanin. Hair is also affected by these concerns and turns white earlier than it should be. We know that it is very difficult to control your stress, however try to use techniques against stress or find activities that relax you.