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Why Chinese culture fears plucking white hair and traditional remedies

South China Morning Post 03 June 2026 31m ago
Why Chinese culture fears plucking white hair and traditional remedies
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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 expe
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