What is why is my black hair turning brown?

Your black hair turning brown can be due to several factors:

  • Sun Exposure: Prolonged exposure to the sun's UV rays can bleach your hair, breaking down the melanin (the pigment that gives your hair its dark color). This is a common cause of hair lightening, especially in the summer. Sun%20Exposure

  • Chemical Treatments: Hair dyes, perms, relaxers, and even certain shampoos and conditioners can alter your hair's pigment. Bleaching, in particular, strips the hair of its natural color and can lead to a brown or reddish-brown hue as the melanin is damaged. Chemical%20Treatments

  • Hard Water: Minerals in hard water, such as calcium and magnesium, can build up on the hair shaft. This buildup can react with hair products or even the hair's natural oils, causing a discoloration. Iron and copper in the water can also cause your hair to turn reddish or brownish. Hard%20Water

  • Oxidation: Over time, exposure to air and pollutants can oxidize the melanin in your hair, gradually lightening it. This is a natural process, although it may be more noticeable in some individuals than others. Oxidation

  • Age: As you age, your hair follicles produce less melanin, which can lead to graying and/or the overall lightening of your hair color. What might appear brown could be a transition from black to gray. Age

  • Diet & Health: Although less common, nutritional deficiencies or certain health conditions can sometimes affect hair pigmentation. Speak with your physician about any health concerns. Diet%20&%20Health