Tag: Eumelanin

Genetics is the primary determinant of hair color, but the specific nutrient responsible for black hair is a pigment called melanin. More specifically, a type of melanin called eumelanin is produced by specialized cells in the hair follicles, and its abundance is what gives hair its rich, dark tone.

Over 75% of the world's population has naturally dark hair, meaning a large amount of a pigment called eumelanin is present. This inherent melanin distribution is known in cosmetology as the **natural contributing pigment**, which becomes visible during the hair lightening process.