Why are my grafts so much darker than my native hair?

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My grafts have started to shed their hair shafts, but the hairs are very dark, mostly black! My natural hair colour is ash blonde. Is there an explanation for this? There were 2 other guys getting transplants at the clinic at the time with black hair, is it possible that the grafts got mixed up? Surely they would reject right?

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

It would be unlikely that your hair follicles were mixed up with other patients next to you.  If you are concerned it is best to address your issues with your doctor.

Allan J. Parungao, MD · Answer

Your transplanted hairs should be similar in color to your native hairs.  The miniaturization process tends to make the native hairs (the DHT susceptible hairs) a bit lighter in color, but there should not be a huge difference. Go back to your surgeon with your questions for added clarification.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The Color of transplanted grafts should be like the hair in the back of your head. Sometimes blonde people will get a darker brown until they get enough exposure to the light to lighten it,

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