No, ginger hair doesn't turn grey.
Understanding Hair Color Change
The question implies a misunderstanding of how hair color changes with age. Hair color, including ginger (red), is determined by melanin pigments. As we age, the production of these pigments decreases. For those with ginger hair, the red pigment simply fades. This fading process can lead to a lightening of the hair color, resulting in blonde or white hair. It does not turn grey. The key difference lies in the absence of melanin altogether (white hair) versus the presence of a different type of melanin (grey hair).
- Ginger Hair Fading: The red pigment in ginger hair gradually fades with age.
- Grey Hair: Grey hair results from a reduction in all melanin production, resulting in a mixture of unpigmented and pigmented hairs.
- White Hair: White hair signifies a complete absence of melanin.
The provided reference states: "One of the many facts about redheads is that their hair will never turn grey. The pigment in their hair that causes it to be red will just fade over time, causing their hair to turn blonde or white, but never grey." This perfectly illustrates the process for ginger hair.
