Black and brown hair color is produced mainly by which type of melanin?
a.Carotene
b.Pheomelanin
c.Neuromelanin
d.Eumelanin
Explanation
Eumelanin gives black and brown shades. Pheomelanin produces red and yellow tones. The blend and total amount of these two pigments determines natural hair color.
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