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Shah Rukh Khan’s salt-and-pepper look goes viral! Know the difference between gray and white hair
Samira Vishwas | April 7, 2026 11:24 PM CST

Shahrukh Khan Recently he was seen in his salt-and-pepper look, which created a stir on social media. Her gray hair style not only made her fans like her new style, but also increased their curiosity about the change in hair colour. This look shows that gray hair can also become a style statement with increasing age.

Actually, the difference between gray and white hair is to a pigment called melanin. When the level of melanin in the hair starts decreasing, the hair appears grey, whereas when it completely disappears, the hair becomes white.

What is the difference between gray and white hair?

The main difference between gray and white hair is to a pigment called melanin. When the production of melanin in the hair gradually decreases, the hair starts appearing grey, i.e. light white-brown. When melanin is completely destroyed, the hair appears completely white. Simply put, gray hair is a transition stage, while white hair signals the complete loss of pigment.

Why do hair turn grey?

Graying of hair is mainly to aging and genetics. As age increases, the melanocytes present in the hair roots become less active, due to which melanin production decreases. However, nowadays it has become common for hair to become gray even at a young age. There can be many reasons behind this such as stress, nutritional deficiency (especially Vitamin B12), hormonal changes, and wrong lifestyle habits. Pollution and excessive use of chemical products can also affect the hair.

When does hair start turning grey?

Generally, hair starts graying after the age of 30-35, but if hair starts turning gray in the 20s, then it is called premature greying. This condition depends on both lifestyle and genetic factors.

How to prevent hair from turning grey?

Although graying of hair cannot be completely stopped, some measures can help slow it down:

  • Eat a balanced diet, which includes vitamin B12, iron and protein.
  • Adopt yoga and meditation to reduce stress.
  • Use less hair products containing chemicals.
  • Massage oil regularly and nourish the hair.
  • Get enough sleep and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Gray hair is a natural process, which is important to understand instead of hiding it. Like Shahrukh Khan, it can also be adopted as a style. With proper care and healthy habits, you can keep your hair healthy and strong for a long time.


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