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Is gray hair reversible? A new study digs into the root cause of aging scalps

A new study found that trapped stem cells may be the reason some aging hair turns gray. (Gary John Norman/Getty Images)

Ever wondered why your hair turns gray as you age? A team of researchers says it has identified the root cause as trapped stem cells — and that means new tips for naturally fending off grays from your mane could be coming soon.

It all starts with a type of stem cell called melanocytes, also known as McSCs, says the study, which was published in the journal Nature this week.

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