Greybeards: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (2023)

So you've noticed that your beard is turning gray and you're not sure whether to be pleased or disgusted! Real Bearded Men gives you information about how hair turns white: why it happens and what's good, what's bad and what's ugly...

Why

Most of us realize that as we age, our hair can turn gray, a process called achromotrichia, and that goes for beards too, unlike the polar bear who are born white, right? In fact, wrong! Polar bears don't have pigment in their coats; the hair has no color. The shafts are hollow and transparent with light scattering particles that create an optical phenomenon that causes a luminescent reaction and therefore gives a white appearance. Our own hair follicles are full of pigmentation made up of two types of melanin:eumelaninyblack voice. These, in turn, are responsible for allnatural hair colorswe as humans can produce. However, as we age, we become more like polar bears, as melanin production is reduced and pigmentation becomes non-existent. These light hairs reflect the light, appearing as white as our Arctic bear brothers. The gradual onset of gray hair and beards is sometimes called the "salt and pepper" effect because white hair mixes with darkness and no one is quite sure what causes a hair to stop producing pigment years later. . from your neighbors just a few millimeters away. Of course, there are other factors why your beard can turn gray, including illness,genetic makeupand environmental influences (diet, stress, toxins, etc.), but is usually age-related. Premature aging can also be attributed to a hereditary factor; if your ancestors all had white facial hair when they were younger men, chances are you have it too.

The good

Take care of your gray beard and you will have the maximum attraction! Couples don't mind silvery facial hair if it's combed and trimmed properly (instead of letting it fester like a mangy street bum's mask!) In fact, completely white or contrasting 50 shades of gray can be the hot seduction, differentiating men from boys, building the character of a guy who has been through it, done it and is ready for more! 'Distinguished' is the usual word associated with white whiskers, but don't confuse it with 'old'. Those gray hairs are a symbol of maturity, so take advantage of the wisdom and intelligence they offer, and treat them like the good they are! Regardless of the density of white, there are some styles that really stand out and will give you a confidence boost. Here are some of the 50 shades of gray looks for the older man and his gray beard, and be sure to learn more about the styles.here.

Whatever the style, it seems that the quality of the hair is the defining factor of a good gray beard. As the mane on your face gets whiter, you'll probably notice that it's also getting softer. Work with this natural effect usingoilsybalmsto maintain its prime condition and keep it neatly trimmed as per your chosen style to prevent it from looking like an accidental and unplanned appendage.

The evil

Ultimately, there's nothing wrong with a gray beard if it's treated right, but there are factors that can lead to premature graying that should be avoided if you don't want those silver streaks to arrive sooner than expected.

Stress:Tales of "going white overnight" have been repeated over the centuries, but there's no scientific evidence that your hair can achieve this so quickly. However, we are not ruling out stress because both acute and chronic levels can trigger early signs of achromotricia. Scientists are not sure if cortisol (a hormone that becomes progressively more concentrated in hair) can change hair color. But certainly oxidative stress, an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidant defenses, will kill the cells that produceeumelaninyblack voice, and these melamines are responsible for the color. Also, having a low level of catalase, an enzyme that helps break down oxidative stress, will not help. There are many products on the market that claim to correct these stress-related imbalances, but in reality, very little has been proven beyond lining retailers' pockets. The real answer is to de-stress by living sensibly, playing sports, taking time to relax from busy schedules, and eating well.

Toxins:The number one toxin to destroy melanin levels is smoking. Since you already know what the tip is, let's not bother saying it! Also, consider the atmosphere in your workplace. While standard work rules mean that our work environments are cleaner, safer and treated with more respect, if you work in an industry where contact with smoke, chemicals or other pollutants is prevalent, it affects you and everyone around you. others. And don't forget the chemicals in treatments and cosmetics; If you use man-made synthetics on a regular basis, you'll be littering your beard, follicles and skin with toxic debris that, while may be helpful at first, prolonged use will cause a buildup of unwanted chemicals. Here at Real Bearded Men we are pleased to say that all of our products are 100% natural!

Diet:Antioxidants, those much-needed compounds that balance oxidative stress and free radicals, can be better produced byeat healthy. Once you have gray hair, what you eat won't make it darker again, but it will help slow down the aging process, as well as keep your facial hair in good overall condition. So a bad diet is not only bad for you, but also bad for your beard. Increasing melamine levels will go a long way in increasing the hair color's setting time, and certain foods can help you achieve this. This includes products that contain vitamin A (such as milk, carrots and tomatoes), copper (nuts, berries, sunflower seeds and cereals) and iron (dried apricots, spinach and bananas). Try to include lots of vegetables too, both greens and salads, salmon, dark chocolate, almonds and apple cider vinegar. And avoid amounts of fatty or fried foods; In addition to being bad for you, being overweight can cause your beard to grow prematurely. Also reduce the intake of coffee, tea and alcohol and replace them with plain water which will help the melamine to function properly in the hair follicles.

All these factors - stress, toxins and a bad diet - will have an unwanted effect on your overall health, not just your beard, so maintaining a clean and healthy lifestyle will benefit every part of your well-being.

The ugly

The sad truth is, there are no surefire answers on how to turn your gray hair permanently black, or whatever color you prefer. Like the alchemist who turns lead into gold, it's a myth that any one action or routine will permanently revert a gray beard to the younger version it once was.

Supplements:The health and supplement industry can be considered ugly when it pushes you, in desperation, to buy items that promise to replace those gray hairs with ones full of pigmentation. Try them out if you need to, but don't be fooled into thinking they'll be the answer to all your prayers! However, if you find something that works for you, we'd love to hear about it.

Hair dye:Of course, this is the easiest solution and we won't say no! The most successful dyes are those full of chemicals. Herbal dyes like indigo and henna have their place and might be worth a try, they might work for you but are generally less effective (but kinder to your beard). We even know people who use shoe polish and marker. Pens for a quick cover-up fix. So color it if you must, but if you must, buy reputable brands with good reviews, choose a color that matches the color of your beard (or the hair on your head now), and remember, you're going to have to keep doing it. . regularly until you decide you can live with gray hair after all. We put hair dye under the "ugly" heading simply because, pros or cons aside, a bad dye is just that: just ugly and spectacularly obvious. Please use it carefully and always read the instructions on how to dye your beard hair.

Illness:If you've decided you can rock white, pay attention to the condition of those beautiful silver locks just as you did when they were colored. A gray beard can be a huge improvement, but not if you leave it scruffy and out of shape. Although the hairs are softer,split endsit can still be an issue and we recommend sticking with whatever products you used before to keep your beard looking its best.

bad health:Being bad is always ugly. If you are particularly young (under 25 or a teenager with gray hair) and are showing obvious signs of aging, we recommend that you see your doctor, who may want to take blood samples, just to rule out anything unpleasant that might be going on. . . Deficiencies may show up, particularly in your diet, and your doctor will point you in the right direction. However, let's put the alarmism aside and say that premature aging almost always has to do with genetics and many men are affected. Some studies report that one in ten men suffer from it, if "suffering" is the right word. You're only 'suffering' if you decide to consider these custom-made locks ugly, and we would have to disagree with you a little on that point. They are YOU, and what you do with them and how you treat them is more of a psychological issue than anything else.

the detail

So what have we learned? Mainly that there's nothing wrong with gray, from the salt and pepper beginnings, the lightly dyed '50s, to the glorious Gandalf likeness.

Some facts to consider are that normally the order of business for hair to turn white is nose, head, beard, body and, lastly, eyebrows. And if you're not prone to baldness (yet another genetic trait), your hair may start to grow faster as soon as it loses its color!

And a fashion statement: if you're predominantly grey, silver or white, wear black! Dark clothing contrasts well with its distinctive mane, allowing you to embrace it and display it in all its glory with pride. Some great wardrobe answers can be foundhere.

Remember, your facial hair is called a beard for a reason: maybe that reason is to bring you closer to the polar bear[d] that lives inside all real men with beards as time goes by.