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Is it normal to have gray hair at 25?

Unusual.Less common, but harmless

Yes—gray hair at 25 can happen, and it’s usually down to genetics. It may be earlier than average, but on its own it’s generally harmless.

People start going gray at different ages, and family genetics are a big part of when it happens. So if a parent or other relative went gray young, your silver strands may simply be following the family schedule.

It’s less common at 25 than later in life, but plenty of people notice a few gray hairs in their twenties. If the change is sudden or comes with other symptoms, you can bring it up at a routine medical visit; otherwise, it’s usually just hair doing its own thing.

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