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Shampoo to reverse greying of hair may be available in 2 yrs London:
A hair cream, shampoo, or conditioner capable enough to wash the grey out
of your hair may be available in the shops within two years, say researchers.
Dr. Bruno Bernard, head of the hair biology research team at beauty firm L'Oreal
in Paris, points out that hair goes grey when the pigment-producing cells, known
as melanocytes, die or no longer work properly. He, however, also highlights the
fact that such cells often survive long after people go grey. He and his colleagues
have also found that the cells lack a certain enzyme, known as TRP-2, which is
found in the skin and protects it from losing its pigment. The researchers are
now planning further studies in the hope that they will be able to mimic the enzyme's
action on hair follicles, re-awaken the cells, allow people to maintain their
hair colour for longer, or even reverse the process. "The hair whitening process
is slow and progressive, so we can prevent it," the Daily Express quoted Bernard
as saying. Nick Ede, a GMTV lifestyle specialist, said that the discovery was
"revolutionary". He said: "This will be welcomed with open arms. It will save
a lot of people a lot of money and I think it will be very beneficial." Angela
Marshall, an image consultant and the owner of Surrey-based Appearance Management,
added: "It is very exciting and it could be revolutionary in that so many people
colour their hair and then worry about the colour they have used. This could save
a lot of people, both men and women, a lot of money and worry." She, however,
also said that every one may not benefit from the new treatment. "It could be
problematic for people with very dark hair as their eyebrows would probably still
go grey and then their colourings would not match well. So treatment would probably
be better for people with blonde hair where there would not be such a stark contrast,"
she said. -June
22, 2009 |
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