Dear JazzyJ1,

Most likely you have gray hairs because one or both of your parents developed gray hairs at a young age, and you inherited your hair from them. Gray hair at a young age isn't common, but it's perfectly normal.

Occasionally gray hair in young people is caused by a vitamin deficiency or another medical condition, so it's a good idea to ask a health care provider about it, especially if you don't have a family history of premature graying.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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