Birth control pills primarily affect the body’s hormonal balance and can influence hair characteristics. They may lead to changes in hair texture or volume and, in some cases, could potentially affect hair pigmentation. However, significant color changes are uncommon and not a typical side effect of birth control pills. A fellow colorist encountered an interesting...
High testosterone levels, particularly in the form of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), are linked to male pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia. DHT, which is converted from testosterone by the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase, significantly impacts hair follicles. Being a stronger androgen than testosterone, DHT is believed to be the primary factor in androgenic alopecia, the most prevalent...