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Going Gray!

I’m worried I’m going gray! My hair is auburn, but I have some white hairs. They’re really annoying to pluck. My mom says redheads get white hairs. Is it true? 


Redheads tend to have a variety of colors that make up the auburn. Some strands are light brown, some are deep red, and others are pale. The “white” ones are more likely blonde. It’s nearly impossible for adolescents to go gray, says Seattle dermatologist Dr. Brandith Irwin. As for plucking the pale ones, ouch. The blonde makes your color what it is, so just leave ’em there. 

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12/22/2009 7:01:00 AM
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