Cannabis and Hair Color

The hair is a vital part of the body and plays a role in social functioning. Many factors can affect hair including cannabis. It's known for stimulating hair growth as well as nourishes the scalp. According to recent reports, cannabis may also have the potential to change hair color. But does cannabis actually change hair color, read on to find out.

 

Can cannabis affect my hair color?

Presently, there is a lack of significant studies showing how cannabis consumption can affect hair color. Hair is something that comes from our genes, which means hair color can vary from one individual to another.  

 

When we consume cannabis, its cannabinoids enter the body through the veins and interact with cannabinoid receptors found on different parts of the body, responsible for different effects. When we consume cannabis, THC usually enter the enters the papilla, which is where actual hair growth occurs, promoting hair growth and acting as an active hair booster.

 

 

 

The science behind hair color

The color of our hair is genetic. But due to the change in genes, as we grow, our hair color can likely change. The genes which generate hair color are ones that make pigment in our skin. Thus, the color of our skin and our hair color all result from one pigment.

 

This pigment in charge of body and hair color comes from a group of cells called melanocytes. If these cells produce heavy melanin, then it can result in darker hair color. Average amounts of melanin bring brown or black hair while low melanin brings blonde hair. Therefore, if you feel like your hair is becoming blonde due to cannabis consumption, it may be because cannabis reduces the amount of melanin in the hair, however, this is just a suggestion.

 

There are two types of melanin: eumelanin and pheomelanin. Both types of melanin are produced by the body. Eumelanin pigment is related to the dark nature of the hair while pheomelanin pigment is related to the red nature of the hair.  

 

The benefits of cannabis on the hair

Moisturizes and strengthens the hair: Those with dry hair tend to lose more hair. Moisturizing the hair will help achieve a healthy mane. One of the best ways to inject moisture into the hair is by using cannabis oil. Apart from moisturizing the hair, cannabis oil also helps strengthen the scalp.

 

Quick hair growth: Cannabis is rich in Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9 fatty acids, which all invoke hair growth. Cannabis also fills hair follicles with moisture and eases the flow of blood across the scalp.

 

To conclude

Cannabis can affect the hair in different ways. However, there is a need for more studies on its effects on hair color. Cannabis may affect the production of melanin and change the color of our hair and body.  Some people acknowledge having blond hair, while others acknowledge having darker hair. Nonetheless, since cannabis affects each individual differently, what works for you might not work for others.