Reversing Gray Hair Will Be Possible Soon

Reversing gray hair and restoring natural hair color will be possible within two years!

Hair becomes gray when cells that produce pigment, called melanocytes, die or no longer work properly. The good news is that such cells survive long after people go gray.

Dr. Bruno Bernard and colleagues at the hair biology research team at beauty firm L’Oreal in Paris found that an enzyme called TRP-2 can re-awaken the melanocytes in hair follicles.

The researchers point out that as long as a small number of melanocytes are present, the whitening process could be reversed by reactivating these cells.

It means that if the TRP-2 enzyme can be incorporated in a shampoo, conditioner or cream, these dormant melanocytes will be re-awaken.

This will allow people to maintain their hair color for longer, or even reverse gray hair.

How to Keep Hair Color From Fading

One of the problems many women face during hot summer months is fading hair color . This is because the sun has strong effects on hair color.

• First of all, choose a hair color that looks as natural as possible. During the summer, it is a good idea to switch from a single color to a more blended look.
  
  
• For example, if you have dark brown hair, select a light red color.
  
  
• Next, use shampoos and conditioners that are designed to prevent hair color from fading. They should also contain ultraviolet protection.
  
  
• However, you must stay away from products designed for oily hair because they strip color off the hair.
  
  
• Always use a thermal protector before blow-drying or flat ironing your hair.
  
  
• When on the beach or at the pool, put on a hat or scarf. And do not forget to spray on a leave-in conditioner with sunscreen.

Making Your Hair Color Last

Once you have got your hair coloured with your desired shade, the next thing that you want is to make the colour last for as long as possible. There are several things you can do to maximize the life of your newly colored locks and keep it looking gorgeous and vibrant as long as possible.

Listed below are several techniques for making your hair colour last::

• Select the hair coloring product that is most compatible with your life style. If you don't have time to redo your roots every 3-4 weeks, you may want to select a hair color shade that is only 1-3 shades lighter than your natural color. The closer you go to your natural hair color, the less your roots will show as they grow out. When your roots are less obvious, your hair color will last longer before you have to touch up your roots. Always select the type of coloring product that is easiest for you to maintain.

• Apply a deep conditioning treatment to your hair a few days before coloring. The better conditioned your hair is, the easier the color will take and the longer it will last.

• Color hair that has not been washed for one day. The natural hair oils will assist in making the hair color application more successful. The color will cling better to hair that is not dry.

• Use a color enhancing shampoo between applications to enhance and maintain the color. The color shampoos will help you keep your color looking good until it is time for the next application. If you don't wish to use a color enhancing shampoo then at least use the most gentle shampoo that you can.

• Avoid exposing your colored hair to the sun or chlorine in swimming pools. The sun may fade your hair color and the chlorine may damage the color. In some severe cases, if you have colored your hair a very light color the chlorine may leave a green tinge to your hair.

• Use layered colors to prevent an overall faded color look. The advantage to applying layered colors would be to have complimentary shades of darker and lighter colors which would reflect the light and give the color a multidimensional look.