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What does red hair look like when you get old?

According to studies, natural red hair is the rarest hair color, found in only 1-2% of the population. These fiery locks get their unique tone from the pigment pheomelanin, and this distinctive biology means the aging process is unlike that of other hair colors, leading many to wonder exactly **what does red hair look like when you get old?**

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The Surprising Truth: Do Redheads Turn Gray Earlier?

Genetic studies reveal that redheads experience the aging process of their hair differently than other hair colors. The persistent rumor that redheads turn gray earlier is a myth rooted in misunderstanding of their unique genetics and the very pigment that makes their hair special.

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