As a hair care expert with extensive knowledge in the field of hair biology and pigmentation, I can provide a detailed answer to your question.

Hair color is determined by the presence of pigments called melanin, which are produced by cells called melanocytes. There are two types of melanin: eumelanin (which is brown or black) and pheomelanin (which is yellow or red). The combination and concentration of these pigments determine a person's natural hair color.

As people age, the melanocytes gradually decrease in their production of melanin, which leads to the hair losing its color and becoming gray or white. This process is known as cana. It is a natural part of the aging process and affects everyone, regardless of their original hair color.

Blonde hair, which typically has a higher concentration of pheomelanin and less eumelanin, will also go through this process. When the melanocytes in blondes produce less pigment, the hair will initially become a lighter shade of blonde before eventually turning gray or white. The rate at which this happens can vary from person to person and can be influenced by factors such as genetics, hormonal changes, and environmental factors like exposure to sunlight.

In summary, yes, blondes do go gray, but the process may look slightly different compared to those with darker hair colors.

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There is some evidence that blondes actually do go gray faster, meaning the whole process takes less time. The compensation, however, is that the graying is usually less noticeable in blondes than in dark-haired men. This is again because ��gray�� hair is really white, which more readily blends in with blonde hair.read more >>