Caused by a genetic mutation, uncombable hair syndrome (also called cheveux incoiffables, among other names) is a rare condition that makes a child’s hair grow in all directions. There is no cure, but symptoms disappear on their own during adolescence.

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Why Do Gray Hairs Have a Different Texture?

Gray hairs are indeed unusual, and not only because of their color. Gray hair is stiffer and more wiry than hair rich in pigment. Exactly why this is the case is not fully understood. Gray hair has reduced levels of melanin, which is the pigment that gives hair and skin its color. Within the hair