Hair fall is normal. Losing 100 hair strands per day is normal. All of us know this. But why exactly? When you’re eating the right foods, incorporating the right ingredients in your routine and meticulously caring for your precious tresses, you shouldn’t be losing hair, right? If only that were true. But the science behind hair growth and hair fall is more deep-rooted than we know.
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Understanding The Phases Of Hair Growth
Okay so, you’re trying to grow your hair out, but it feels like it’s stuck in a perpetual bad hair day? Here’s why: hair has four different phases of growth, and understanding them is like having a treasure map to your follicles. It will decode the mysteries of your mane and guide you on how to nurture it at every stage. With us so far? Here’s a complete low-down.
1. Anagen Phase (Growth Phase)
During this phase, your follicles are working overtime, pushing out those fabulous hair strands. This is the golden era of your hair’s existence (which thankfully, is also the longest) lasting anywhere from three to five years. Treat your hair right during this time and watch it flourish like never before!
2. Catagen Phase (Transition Phase)
All good things must come to an end, even for your hair. Enter: catagen phase, where your follicles take a well-deserved break from the growth marathon. This transitional period lasts for a brief two to three weeks, signaling the end of the growth phase.
3. Telogen Phase (Resting Phase)
Now, it’s time for your follicles to kick back, relax and get some R&R. The telogen phase is when your hair takes a snooze. It remains in the follicles and rests there. This phase lasts for about three months and shedding is minimal. So in a way, we can say that during this time the hair fall is minimal, but there is no growth either.
4. Exogen Phase (Shedding Phase)
Just like autumn leaves gracefully fall from trees, the exogen phase is when your hair bids farewell. Shedding is a natural part of the hair growth cycle, for it makes way for fresh, new strands to take center stage. It is surely a bitter-sweet feeling, but know that it's only making room for something even more fabulous.
What Ingredient Helps Promote Hair Growth?
Curry leaves! When talking about stimulating hair growth, this flavourful ingredient comes second to none. Along with adding it to your curries and preparations, incorporating it in your hair care routine helps boost follicle health. It is packed with amino acids, antioxidants and beta-carotene that promote your hair's thickness, growth and overall health. Our Curry Leaves & Vegan Biotin Hair Growth Scalp Serum is a tried, tested and loved hair elixir, where 89% users saw visible hair growth in and 96% claimed visibly to get thicker, fuller hair only in 14* days! Along with Curry Leaves extract, it also contains 100% vegan Biotin and AnaGain that improves scalp health, restores hair vitality and prevents breakage. Simply apply 5-7 drops all over your scalp, massage well, leave it on overnight and watch the magic unfold!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:1 How to tell if hair is in the anagen phase?
A. This is when most of your hair (90%) is in its growing phase, and the follicles form a new hair shaft. This phase lasts from 2-6 years.
Q:2 What happens to our hair during the resting phase?
A. During the telogen phase, the hair follicle is complete at rest and the growth of the hair shaft doesn’t occur at all.
Q:3 Is there a specific phase when hair grows the fastest?
A.It is in the anagen phase where your hair grows about an inch a month, and is the time when your hair grows the fastest.
