HOW IT WORKS

The hair on your head is always going through a natural cycle of growth and rest. But it's not all growing at the same time!

Understanding these cycles will help you care for your hair better and know why some hairs are growing, while others are shedding.

This cycle involves four distinct phases-Anagen, Catagen, Telogen, and Exogen-all working together to ensure your hair renews itself. 

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ANAGEN

Welcome to the Anagen phase-this is where the action happens!

• The Anagen phase is the growth phase, and it's the longest of all the stages. Your hair follicles are actively producing new cells, which form your hair strands.

• For most people, this phase lasts anywhere from 2 to 7 years, depending on factors like age, genetics, and overall health.

• About 85-90% of your hair is in this phase at any given moment, growing around 1 cm per month.

This phase is critical because the longer your hair stays in the Anagen phase, the more it grows!

So, if you're after long locks, this is the phase to nurture with proper nutrition and hair care.

02

Catagen 

Next up, we have the Catagen phase-think of it as a brief intermission for your hair follicles. e

• The Catagen phase is a short transition period that lasts only about 2-3 weeks. During this time, your hair stops growing and detaches from its blood supply, which is necessary for growth.

• The follicle shrinks and prepares to enter the resting phase.

• Only 1-2% of your hair is in the Catagen phase at any given moment.

Though this phase is brief, it's a key part of the hair cycle.

It allows the hair to disconnect safely before moving into the next stage.

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Phase 3: Telogen

Now your hair is taking a well-deserved break in the Telogen phase. 

• The Telogen phase is a resting period, which lasts around 3-4 months. During this time, hair doesn't grow, but it also doesn't shed. It's just sitting there, patiently waiting for the next phase to start.

• About 10-15% of your hair is in this phase right now, and new hair is forming underneath the surface, ready to push out the old hair.

The Telogen phase is essential for allowing your scalp to recover and reset for the next growth cycle.

However, if you're dealing with stress or illness, more hairs might be pushed into

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Phase 4: Exogen

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Say goodbye to the old as the new takes over!

• The Exogen phase is an extension of the resting phase, but here's the twist: it's when your hair sheds to make room for new growth.

• On average, we shed 50-100 hairs per day-don't worry, this is totally normal!

• As old hairs fall out, new hairs begin to grow in the Anagen phase, keeping the cycle alive and healthy.

Shedding may seem alarming, but remember-it's part of the process of regenerating healthy hair.

As long as new hair is growing, your hair will maintain its density and volume.