Interesting but incomplete information, again, from The Better Report.
“Gray hair is caused by the loss of a pigment called melanin, which provides pigmentation to hair, eyes, and skin. There are two types of melanin found in hair: eumelanin, which is darker in tone, and pheomelanin, which is lighter. As these pigments diminish with age, hair follicles turn white.” But there’s still no clear explanation for what starts the process of melanin loss. It’s possible that stem cell failure, genetic defects, or environmental pollutants could be to blame,
More plausible reasons for turning gray include:
- Finding out they put a hidden camera in the lunch room to catch a food thief.
- Discovering “Thai Massage” does not automatically mean “Happy Ending.”
- Realizing the term “Final Notice” on an electric bill precedes getting service cut.
- Hearing they do occasionally reconcile the petty cash box.
- Learning too late the “Notice to Appear” date on a traffic summons is not optional.
- Your lawyer explaining how an overzealous D.A. turns a misdemeanor into a Class A Felony.
If none of these apply, try the most obvious reason for your hair turning gray: Having Children!