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Understanding Your Natural Hair Color: Genetics & Shades

"Original hair color" is a broad term that can refer to a few different things:

* Natural hair color: This refers to the hair color a person is born with, before any dyes, bleaches, or other treatments are applied. Natural hair color is determined by genetics and the amount of melanin (a pigment) present in the hair.

* Virgin hair: This refers to hair that has not been chemically treated in any way. So, it is in its original, natural state.

Natural hair color can vary widely, including:

* Black: Produced by the highest levels of melanin.

* Brown: Produced by varying levels of melanin, with darker browns having more melanin than lighter browns.

* Blonde: Produced by low levels of melanin.

* Red: Produced by a specific type of melanin called pheomelanin.

* Gray/White: Occurs when melanin production decreases or stops, typically with age.

Since "original hair color" depends on the individual's genetics and age, there isn't one single color that it always refers to. It could be any of the natural hair colors listed above.