Grandma’s Myth: Plucking Grey Hairs – Pulling out grey hair will sprout more grey hair

Plucking out grey hair doesn't increase the possibility of more grey hair sprouting up. In fact it is only a myth and can be dismissed at that very point. However, this doesn't mean you pluck every grey hair because it damages hair roots and might cause an infection too.
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Grandma’s Myth: Plucking Grey Hairs – Pulling out grey hair will sprout more grey hair


Question:  I have a lot of grey hair?  Should I pluck them out?  Will doing this sprout more grey hair?

Answer: Grannys’ Myth Debunked

No plucking out grey hair does not increase their numbers. And plucking hair is not a good habit anyway. It damages the roots and may result in infection of the scalp-leading to maybe more graying or even hair loss!

 

 

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