Gray hair can have a different texture to your natural hairs. It can be curvier, coarser or uneven, which can make them stand out among your natural hairs. Here are some reasons on why your gray hairs can grow through curly.
Why Is My Gray Hair Coming In Curly?
As your hair’s pigment fades, the internal structure within your hair strands can shift.
With less melanin, hair can grow drier, stiffer and more porous, so it’l get bends and kinks instead of lying flat.
Your gray hair genetics also matter, as follicles that once produced straight strands can get new patterns like curls or waves.
You can protect aging hair health by reducing your heat styling, using gentle shampoos and using hydrating hair masks.
Use a detangling conditioner, microfiber towels and use a light curl cream to give your hair definition without the crunch.
Hormones Altering Hair Texture
With changing hormones (perimenopause, menopause, postpartum recovery, or thyroid changes), they can all make your hair behave differently.
Estrogen and progesterone dips can shorten your hair’s growth phase, while androgens can change your hair follicle’s shape and oil output.
This can also make your hair strands bend, have tighter curls or feel rougher, even if you’ve always had straight hair.
These kinds of hormonal changes can end up amplifying aging effects already happening, as your hair’s pigment fades and the hair fiber structure becomes less uniform.
The roots will look and feel more textured first, as new growth reflects on your body’s current biology.
Can You Stop Your Gray Hair from Turning Wiry?
You can’t stop grays growing through wiry unfortunately. Genetic factors and the natural drop in pigment/sebum all change how hair strands form and feel.
Although, you can soften and manage the hair’s texture, so it looks less coarse and is more likely to behave from day-to-day.
Use haircare products that are designed for dry hair, washing your hair less often, using gentle shampoo formulas and using moisturizing hair conditioners and hair mask, with lightweight hair oil to seal in your hair’s cuticle, and keep your hair in the best condition.
Choose hair styling techniques that will reduce the friction, like wide tooth combs, microfiber towels, satin or silk pillowcases, and air-drying your hair with a curl cream or a smoothing serum.
Your diet won’t change or reverse grays, but steady protein, omega-3s, iron, zinc, and hydration will all support stronger hair growth.