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health20 days ago•413 min saved

Immunotherapy Could Repaint Gray Hair, Early Research Finds

New research suggests immunotherapy drugs that activate the immune system might reactivate pigment-producing stem cells in hair follicles to restore color and possibly reverse graying, inspired by reports that some cancer patients treated with immunotherapy experienced hair repigmentation; current evidence comes from cells and animal models, with no approved gray-hair reversal yet. More human studies are needed—if gray hair is a medical concern, consult a dermatologist.

via TODAY.com|

#gray-hair #hair-pigmentation #health

lifestyle28 days ago•1 min saved

Millennials Spark Gray-Blending Boom, Shifting Salon Trends

Yelp data shows a surge in gray-blending hair services in 2025, with searches up 905% and inquiries about gray hair specialists rising 276%, as younger clients embrace highlights that incorporate gray. The low-maintenance approach can extend time between salon visits and fits a broader trend toward “high maintenance to low maintenance” beauty, though some clients still prefer regular root touch-ups.

via Axios|

#beauty-trends #gray-blending #gray-hair

entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Laurie Metcalf Goes Silver and Shines in Sequin Gown at 2026 Tony Awards

Laurie Metcalf won her third Tony Award for Death of a Salesman at the 2026 ceremony, while turning heads in a multicolor sequined gown and a fully gray pixie cut. Her gray transformation began in 2020 and culminated in May 2026 with the help of hairstylist David Benjamin.

via glam.com|

#death-of-a-salesman #entertainment #gray-hair

celebrity1 month ago•34 min saved

Rachel Ward Embraces Aging at 68, Rejects Online Ageism

Actress Rachel Ward, 68, responded to comments calling her appearance “unrecognizable” after posting a makeup-free Instagram clip, saying she’s past caring about looks and why pretend to be 40 when she’s 68. She stresses that aging is a wonderful life phase, and she now spends her days makeup-free on a 350-hectare farm in Australia with husband Bryan Brown. Ward’s reflections highlight a shift away from youth-obsessed standards that have long pressured women to look ageless.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Australia|

#aging #bryan-brown #celebrity

lifestyle1 month ago•6 min saved

Rachel Ward at 68 Defies Aging Critics

British actress and former model Rachel Ward, 68, pushed back against online comments that she has aged poorly after posting a makeup-free Instagram video. In an ABC News interview she says she won’t bow to age-obsessed pressures, embraces aging as a positive life phase, and has begun celebrating her gray hair. Ward, who lives with husband Bryan Brown on a farm in Australia, notes that society’s fixation on youth for women is limiting and that aging can be fulfilling, a stance she has reiterated after sharing messages from fans who praised her new outlook.

via The Daily Beast|

#aging #gray-hair #interview

health3 months ago•4 min saved

Gray Hair: A Visible Clue to the Body’s Stress Defenses

Gray hair may reveal how hair follicles respond to cellular stress: melanocyte stem cells can shift from pigment production to a protective state under genotoxic or oxidative stress, trading color for safety. It’s not a disease predictor, but a visible sign of the body’s defense and aging processes—and while you can’t reverse the underlying biology, a healthy lifestyle can support cellular resilience by reducing oxidative and inflammatory load.

via Iowa Park Leader|

#aging #gray-hair #hair-follicle

entertainment5 months ago•4 min saved

Drew Barrymore Flashes Silver in Bold Gray Makeover

Drew Barrymore, 50, unveiled a dramatic cool-gray transformation on the set of her show, styled by Chris Appleton; her fellow actor Valerie Bertinelli also lightened her look. The fans praised the silver shade, while some observers questioned whether wigs were used for the after shots.

via The Daily Beast|

#chris-appleton #drew-barrymore #entertainment

beauty6 months ago•8 min saved

Top Hair Colors for Older Women to Cover Gray and Boost Shine

The article discusses the best hair coloring options for older women to cover gray hair and maintain hair health, emphasizing the importance of choosing moisturizing formulas, professional advice, and proper application techniques for a youthful, natural look.

via Vogue|

#at-home-hair-dye #beauty #gray-hair

science8 months ago•13 min saved

Gray Hair May Offer Unexpected Cancer Protection, Study Finds

Research suggests that gray hair in mice indicates a natural process of eliminating DNA-damaged cells, which may protect against cancer, though carcinogens can hijack this system to promote cell survival and potentially lead to melanoma; similar mechanisms may exist in humans, highlighting a complex relationship between aging, hair graying, and cancer risk.

via StudyFinds|

#cancer-prevention #gray-hair #kit-ligand

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Gray Hair May Offer Unexpected Cancer Protection

A Japanese study suggests that gray hair may be a sign of the body's natural defense mechanism against skin cancer, specifically melanoma, by promoting the differentiation and loss of melanocyte stem cells in response to DNA damage, thereby reducing the risk of tumor development.

via ScienceAlert|

#cancer-prevention #dna-damage #gray-hair

science8 months ago•3 min saved

Gray Hair Might Signal Natural Cancer Defense, Study Finds

Scientists have discovered that DNA damage in melanocyte stem cells can lead to hair graying through senescence, but in the presence of carcinogens, these cells avoid this process and expand, increasing cancer risk. The study links the biological pathways of aging, hair color change, and cancer development, highlighting how stem cell stress responses can diverge into either protective exhaustion or dangerous expansion, with implications for understanding melanoma and aging.

via Science Daily|

#aging #cancer #dna-damage

health8 months ago•2 min saved

Gray Hair May Offer Unexpected Health Benefits

Research suggests that hair graying may be linked to a natural defense mechanism against cancer, with stem cells in hair follicles responding to DNA damage by either differentiating and causing graying or avoiding differentiation to prevent tumor formation, based on a mouse study. However, further research is needed to understand implications for humans.

via IFLScience|

#cancer-defense #dna-damage #gray-hair

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Gray Hair May Help Fight Cancer, Study Finds

A study suggests that the process of hair turning gray is linked to how pigment-producing stem cells respond to stress, with damaged cells either dying off or surviving and potentially turning into melanoma, highlighting a biological trade-off between aging and cancer risk.

via Yahoo|

#aging #cancer #gray-hair

health8 months ago•2 min saved

Gray Hair May Signal Natural Cancer Defense

New research suggests that graying hair may be a biological response to DNA damage that helps protect against melanoma, with stem cells either differentiating and leading to gray hair or avoiding differentiation and increasing tumor risk, highlighting a potential natural cancer defense mechanism.

via Gizmodo|

#cancer-defense #dna-damage #gray-hair

health8 months ago•5 min saved

Gray Hair Could Signal Natural Cancer Defense, Study Suggests

A study from the University of Tokyo suggests that gray hair may serve as a natural defense mechanism against skin cancer, with the same skin stem cells either fading hair color or risking melanoma depending on the type of damage and microenvironmental signals, highlighting a complex balance between aging, protection, and disease risk.

via The Brighter Side of News|

#aging #cancer-defense #gray-hair