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How do you know if you're going gray when you're young?

How do you know if you re going gray when you re young?

The first gray hairs can be confronting, especially when you're still quite young. Where one person is completely gray in his mid-twenties, another finds no gray hair until his thirties. How is that possible?

Most people spot the first gray hairs in their 30s. One of the best predictors is your genes. Did your parents turn gray at a young age? There is a good chance that you can also expect your first gray hair at a relatively young age.

It is sometimes said that living a healthy life can help maintain your hair color. Furthermore, it has not been proven that stress causes you to go gray, but if you look at the United States, for example, a striking number of presidents became a lot grayer during their time in the White House. You can also ensure that you get enough vitamin B12 and that you do not smoke.

But alas, for the most part you are at the mercy of your genes and fate in this matter.