The Color Chemistry Behind Baby Hair

Fascinated by the gorgeous hues hidden in baby's hair?

• Hair gets its color from a pigment called melanin. Melanin is produced by cells called melanocytes.

• It's believed that there are two types of hair-related melanin: eumelanin (black or brown) and pheomelanin (red or yellow). There is currently no mention of cells responsible for blue undertones.

• The combination and distribution of melanin is said to determine a baby's hair color.

• Baby hair colors naturally change as they age, their hormones change, and they get more sun.

• Scientists believe black and brown strands have the most eumelanin, blonde hair has little to no melanin, and red hair contains high levels of pheomelanin and low levels of eumelanin.

• Lighting plays a huge role in how hair color looks. It gives hair dimension and reveals overtones and undertones.

Discover Hidden Colors

Reveal the beautiful colors hidden throughout your little one's crown. Compare images to see how those colors change over time.