As we age, due to time, lifestyle factors, or genetics, hair often begins to turn gray.
One of the questions we frequently receive is, “I want a hair transplant, but my hair is very gray. Is it possible to eliminate the gray hairs and transplant only naturally colored follicles?” Unfortunately, the answer is no. An average hair transplant involves harvesting 4000-5000 follicles from the donor area, the area between the ears, or the nape of the neck. This harvest is performed uniformly, and as the hair grows, any treatment is unnoticeable unless the hair is cut very short. To achieve a color from the donor area, an average of three times the amount of hair needs to be harvested, depending on the individual’s gray hair density. This makes the transplant more noticeable, even if the hair is applied evenly at the nape of the neck.
People who have gray hair but want a natural-colored look after the transplant can dye their hair any color they choose and wear it however they like after the one-year period has passed.
