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Melanin is the source that determines the pigment in your hair. Usually, melanin is a hereditary trait. For example, if both of your parents have darker hair, then you were also probably born with darker hair as well.

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What is the pigment in the hair?

Melanin is the source that determines the pigment in your hair. Usually, melanin is a hereditary trait. For example, if both of your parents have darker hair, then you were also probably born with darker hair as well.


Which cells produce the pigment in hair?

The cells that produce the pigment in hair are called melanocytes.


Why do you have gray hair?

the pigment is fading in your hair


What is the name of substances that gives skin and hair its pigment?

The name of substances that gives skin and hair its pigment is melanin


Is grey hair considered dead hair?

No, grey hair is not considered dead hair. Grey hair occurs when the pigment cells in hair follicles stop producing melanin, the pigment that gives hair its color. This change in pigment production is a natural part of the aging process and does not mean that the hair is dead.


What is the name of the substances that gives skin and hair its pigment?

The name of substances that gives skin and hair its pigment is melanin


What is called immature hair of hair that lacks pigment?

Vellus Hair


Why is your hair color they color it is?

Hair color is caused by the pigments in your body. The less pigment you have the lighter your hair. Less pigment also means you will have lighter skin that is why people who have darker skin have darker natural hair usually and why people with lighter skin have lighter hair. the amount of pigment you have depends on who your parents are. If your parents have more pigment you will probably have more pigment and if your parents have less pigment you will probably have less. Hope this helps! :)


What is the name of the substance that gives hair and skin its pigment?

The substance that gives hair and skin its pigment is called melanin.


Is gray hair dead hair?

Gray hair is not dead hair. It is hair that has lost its pigment, resulting in a gray or white color. The hair follicle is still alive and continues to grow, but with less pigment production.


What is hair that lacks pigment and is often called immature hair?

Vellus Hair


What layer of hair contains pigment?

truely,no layer of the hair has pigment. if i didnt help try google. good luck,soldier. :) :) :) :) :) :) :)