One impulsive hair appointment later and it was done. Dubbed ‘the fashion streak’ by the hair industry’s purveyors of taste, a fresh white stripe peeked out from the front of my hair.

But recently, when that skunk stripe would emerge on the top of my head every 10 days or so, ... who had the loveliest snow white hair. I am a grandmother now, so it just began to feel right.

White hair is characteristic of aging, but colorless hair strands can appear at any age — even while you're still in high school or college. Learn why this happens and what you can do to prevent it.

The X-Men series might be right to use a white streak in the hair as a genetic signifier. There are genetic conditions that lead to poliosis, and the most common cause of the condition is piebaldism.

To make and apply an egg white hair mask: Over a small bowl, separate the whites from the yolks of two eggs, reserving the yolks for another use. Add 2 tablespoons of coconut oil to the egg whites.