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news Scmp World 2026-06-03

Chinese Cultural Beliefs Discourage Plucking White Hair

A common folk belief in Chinese culture advises against plucking white hairs, fearing it will lead to more growing back, a notion debunked by medical experts.


When individuals are troubled by their greying hair, some may find plucking it to be the easiest solution. However, many Chinese people hesitate to do so for a specific reason. A prevalent folk belief suggests that plucking one white hair will lead to three more white strands growing in its place. Some even go as far as claiming that 10 white hairs will sprout after plucking just one. Medical experts have clarified that this notion is purely a superstition. Yang Dingquan, a trichologist at the.....

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