Why are Greying or White Beard Hairs Longer and More Wiry than Regular Hairs?

Question

Why are Greying or White Beard Hairs Longer and More Wiry than Regular Hairs?

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Answer 1

It’s because the whole reason those hairs have gone white in the first place is because the root has become damaged, most likely from age. This results in a porous transparent hair with no pigment in it, and that makes it stiffer and less flexible than the undamaged hair.