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13 Dec 2019
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English (US)
Question about United States
Why do some white people have blonde hair when they're little but when they grow up, their hair color becomes dark?
Why do some white people have blonde hair when they're little but when they grow up, their hair color becomes dark?
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genetics, environmental maybe hair dyes lol
- Country or region United States
Me and all my siblings all were born with blonde hair, but our hair darkened as we got older. It is a mystery to us. As for genetics, we have Irish/Scottish/German ancestors...
- Country or region United States
@Sbtouchamyspaghetti Because babies have very low melanin level. As they grow older, their body starts to be able to produce melanin. Hence, the changing in hair color and even skin tone.
- Country or region United States
Happened to me! To be honest, I’m not sure, but probably has to do with genetics and melanin
- Country or region Korea, Republic Of
@Laurent_Le But there are also many white adults have blonde hair. Does that mean they didn't produce a lot of melanin?
- Country or region United States
@Sbtouchamyspaghetti For starter, there are different types of melanin. It is possible that those adults produce much less hair melanin than those with darker hair.

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