Who knew gray hair was a "disease??"

Hi Deepak. You're right...many of the chemical dyes and bleaching processes are damaging to the hair and scalp, even in this day of having tried to make them less so.

I've read a number of times, too, that black hair dye can sometimes lead to the development of cancers.

Like you, I prefer to allow the aging process to occur naturally.

Karen

Karen! You are not only practical but wise too.

What a wonderful thing to say, Deepak. Thank you.

It is my pleasure Karen!!!!

No, the pill is for people who have gray hair but want their more youthful hair color to return. I would not take such a pill either for the sake of wanting "younger" looks, and that is what is usually at the heart of it.

It seems dangerous, and who yet knows what long-term side effects of such a pill might lead to?

Karen

Hello Shames. Grey hair is certainly not a disease, so I found it odd that a pill for removing grey would be labeled as a "cure." Many people do not like what comes naturally with the aging process, and yes, one can dye the hair, but a pills effects would travel throughout the whole body. It does not appeal to me!

Karen

Very well said, Binthu! was about to say that too!:)

No offence...Binthu the avatar in your profile pic has brown hair if that is your real pic are you using brown l'oreal...lol

Gray hair is definitely NOT a disease, so why would L'oreal advertize this new pill as a "cure?"

You are right, over-all good health and nutrition make one's hair lovlier whatever its color:))

Karen

talking about grey hair, i have some, yeah i have heard from many people it is due to some vitamin deficiency, just a minor one, i would not take a pill just for that, i don't like to rely on medicinal tablets for just small reasons as this, L'Oreal has ways to attract customers and probably they are successful coz there are people who are willing to spend some money on such products, absolutely not necessary. I have read somewhere i can't recall but it seems some women actually like to see some grey hair on men...lol i would be so interesting to read through that research content hehe... weird it might sound but eh it is funny altogether

Hi:) I think gray hair is merely hereditary and also a natural part of the aging process. It's nothing to frown upon:)

I don't think it's really good for one's hair to color it constantly, nor would I myself ever take a pill to "cure" something that isn't even a disease.

Karen

Hi Thea. The hair color, supposedly, goes back to what is was before a person started getting gray hair. My guess is that not everyone will want to go so far as to take a pill, but some will. I imagine it is more expensive and has to be taken more often than a dye would have to be used. Hence, L'oreal would profit some way from both.

Karen

Well I won't be taking one Karen and hope I don't need any dye either. My hairdresser says I'm really lucky as don't have a single grey hair but my father is just starting to go grey now at 80 so maybe I'll get lucky too.

I'm almost old now, and also have very few grays, but my mom is 86 and still has more dark hairs than gray, so I suppose I take after her.

I'm leaving mine be!

Karen

Hi Marguicha. Yes, almost always gray hair is a result of aging, and genetics determines how rapidly one developes gray hair. I agree that a tint would be preferable to a pill, since the pill would effect one's whole system.

Karen

Hi Oraclemv. Many people do color their hair. I prefer to leave mine alone...at least so far.:)

If you decide to take such a pill, do research it first as will be a new thing.

Karen

Hi Posham. My brother, since high school, has had a perfectly round spot of gray just on the crown of his head, but we've never been able to figure out why. Perhaps the toy incident did some sort of damage to your hair follicles? It is something that makes you unique though:)

Karen

Hi Amelie. Yes, a very natural and fine process that comes with age, or even in youth for many. I also hesitate to put chemicals in my body in a struggle against time to look "younger."

I'd rather just age gracefully the natural way, and love life at all ages.

Karen

Hi Jo. I agree. People literally risk their lives with surgeries and pills and all kinds of risky things in some effort to look forever young...or at least younger. LOL, Mr. Clean has not showed up here with his magic mop either!

Karen

It's amazing what lengths people go for vanity. I'm not implying that taking care of yourself well into you golden years is a bad thing, it just seems taking a pill is not always the answer. Well, maybe for the color of hair because as far as I know there are no such diets/exercise or lifestyle methodologies that can guarantee gray hair reduction other than a "stress-free" life. The mere fact is, that neither science nor ancient wisdom can soundly claim the elixir to everlasting vibrant hair.

I think you're right...graying is usually a natural part of aging and happens earlier for some than for others.

We all like to look our best throughout our lives, but that doesn't have to involve going to extremes to look young. Ugh. We're aging on the inside each day, regardless of how well we disguise it on the outside.

Some people are just happier with themselves looking perpetually younger, I suppose. No pills that aren't necessary for me!

Karen

I'm just thankful i still have hair, lol. AS for the grey that i have i earned everyone one of them the hard way.

LOL, great point. It isn't only men who experience hair loss!