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White hair was considered to be distinguished. But, they didn't "die" their hair, they powdered it. Often people would cut their hair short to keep it clean and bug free and then they would wear a powdered wig.

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Q: How did people die their hair white in the revolutionary war?
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You cant reduce white hair. but you can die it! the reasons for white hair can be stress or just old age!


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As people age, the pigment cells in each hair follicle begin to die. This causes the hair to become white or grey. This is not unnatural or bad for you - it just show's you are growing older. Most people get their first few white hairs in their late forties or fifties.


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You can change your hair color by getting older, because your hair cells will die as you age and your hair will turn white.


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