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It is common knowledge that hormones play an essential role in various aspects of the body, such as growth, metabolism and mood. But did you know that hormones can also affect your hair colour? In this blog, we'll explain how hormonal changes affect the production of melanin, the pigment that determines our hair colour, and how this can lead to changes in our hair colour throughout our lives.
Hormones have different effects on your hair colour, mainly because of their influence on the production and distribution of melanin, the pigment responsible for the colour of your hair. Under the influence of hormonal changes, melanin production can vary, leading to changes in hair colour. The main hormones that affect your hair colour are melanocortins and thyroxine. Melanocortins are hormones that regulate the production of melanin in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing and storing the pigment in your hair follicles. There are two types of melanocortins that are relevant to your hair colour:
Another hormone that affects your hair colour is thyroxine. Although this hormone does not have a direct influence, it can have an indirect influence. This is because thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland. An imbalance in thyroid hormones can lead to several conditions, such as hyperthyroidism (too much thyroid hormone), hypothyroidism (too little thyroid hormone) and other thyroid-related disorders. These conditions can affect body weight, heart rate, energy levels and thus even hair growth and colour.
It's important to remember that individual reactions to hormonal changes can vary, and so can the way your hair reacts to hair dye. If you're unsure or have questions about dyeing your hair and the potential impact of hormones, please contact our customer service. You can also always request a tester to dye a small strand of hair. This way, you can quickly find out if your hormones are currently affecting your hair color.