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Why is Obama Going Gray?

Iran, Korea, health care, energy, economy, jobs. If you’re wondering if stress can cause gray hair, just ask US President Barrack Obama. Since he won the presidential election, his black hair has progressively turned salt and pepper not only at the temples but all over his head.

Gray hair usually appears around age 30 for men and 35 for women, but some gray can appear as early as your teens and as late as your 50s. Researchers have recently discovered that stress at the cellular level damages hair follicles. This damage leads to gray hair through a protective mechanism that stops hair color cells from renewing themselves.

With celebrities and public personalities no longer afraid to show their silver flecks, gray hair has now become a style option for both men and women. As gray hair tends to be drier and coarser, it’s important to keep your silver locks in top shape. A clarifying shampoo like Aveda Blue Malva Shampoo maintains and refreshes faded hair. You can also try an anti-aging treatment like Phytodensium Anti-Aging Serum to fortify the hair shaft and increase your hair’s elasticity.

Looking for a natural way to ease the gray away? Blackstrap molasses has been known to help reverse gray hair. If all else fails, yes you can embrace your gray.