How does hair come to be grey? Because to explain, we first tell how the hair gets its colour. In the hair follicle, hairs are formed which are provided with a colour by means of pigment. This pigment is also called melanin and is found in the hair and in the skin. The more pigment that is formed, the darker the hair becomes.

As you get older, less pigment is produced, and it makes up a smaller and smaller part of your hair. Also, the melanin contained in the hair becomes increasingly pale. This is because hydrogen peroxide, a substance found in the body, affects the colour.

A successful treatment against grey hair is therefore always aimed at stimulating the production of melanin and reducing hydrogen peroxide in the body.

The processes behind the greying of the hair

Reduced melanin production and fading are related to an imbalance of a number of substances in your body. In recent years, various studies have shown the contributing factors and processes for grey hair.

The following are the main causes on a biological level:

1. Reduced production of melanin: Melanin determines the colour of your hair. The older you get, the less melanin the body produces. This causes hair to gradually turn grey.
2. Reduction of the enzyme catalase: This leads to higher levels of hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is a well-known substance for blonding hair, but it is also a substance in the body that bleaches hair from the inside out, and again, the older you get, the more hydrogen peroxide is present in the body.
3. Increased levels of homocysteine: Homocysteine increases the amount of hydrogen peroxide in the body. A high level of homocysteine is often an indicator that there is a deficiency of folic acid and vitamin B12 in the body. In addition to its relation to greying hair, a high level of homocysteine can mean an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
4. Decreased levels of Glutathione Peroxidase: Glutathione Peroxidase, the body's own enzyme that acts as an antioxidant, cleans up the hydrogen peroxide. When levels fall below normal, ageing can herald the onset of greying hair.

Research articles:

• Senile hair graying: H2O2-mediated oxidative stress affects hair color
• Premature graying as a consequence of compromised antioxidant activity
• Age-induced hair greying

The right treatment

There are two types of treatment for grey hair. The first is to treat the root cause of grey hair by using a nutritional supplement. The second is to camouflage greying hair by dyeing the hair or using a colour spray.

Preventing grey hair

Our strongest treatment against grey hair are the Neofollics anti-grey hair tablets. This dietary supplement is packed with active ingredients that effectively fight grey hair and help preserve natural hair colour. Neofollics anti-grey also contains ingredients that make your hair healthier and help prevent hair loss. The tablets are suitable for men and women.

It is easier to prevent grey hair than to reverse it. Although the Neofollics anti-grey hair tablets can make grey hair return to its original colour, this is more difficult than preventing or inhibiting grey hair.

What to do about grey hair

Recommended for:

• Beginning of hair colour loss
• Increasing numbers of grey hairs
• Grey hairs at the temples and nape of the neck

Age is an important factor in hair greying. In many people, the first grey hairs appear after the age of 30, but in some people it happens earlier. In others, grey hair may start later in life or develop very gradually. A possible trigger for grey hair is not only age, but also permanent stress or an unhealthy lifestyle.

Neofollics anti-grey treatment

A value pack containing the two anti-grey products by Neofollics Hair Technology: the anti-grey serum and the anti-grey hair tablets.

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Grey outgrowth

Recommended for:

• Grey outgrowth
• Much or completely grey hair that is dyed periodically

For greying hair that affects a large proportion of the hair, hair dyeing is often resorted to. Even though the hair is dyed, there is often an outgrowth, which soon makes the grey hair visible again.

Camouflage grey hair with a colour spray

With Toppik's color spray, you can easily camouflage grey hair or grey outgrowths. With a few targeted sprays, your grey hair will no longer be visible. The spray contains natural pigments and provides a natural and water-resistant result.

Hair dye is unfortunately harmful to hair. It dries out your hair and the layers of dye make your hair stiff and lifeless. The less often you have to dye your hair, the better it is. By colouring your outgrowth with the colour spray, you are less likely to have to dye your hair again. This will keep your hair healthier.

Toppik hair thickener color spray

Immediate coverage Natural-looking result Suitable for everyday use

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