How the Hair Growth Cycle Works
Understanding how hair grows can help you make better choices for healthy hair care and growth. The hair growth cycle is a natural, ongoing process that occurs in five stages. Each stage contributes to the growth, rest, and renewal of your hair.
The Hair Growth Phases
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Anagen (Growth Phase): This is when hair actively grows from the follicles. It can last between 2 to 7 years, with hair growth of up to 1.5 cm per month. Around 85–90% of the hair on your scalp is typically in this phase during active growth.
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Catagen (Transition Phase): A short, 10-day phase where hair growth stops, and the follicle detaches from the blood supply, preparing for the next stage.
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Telogen (Resting Phase): During this 3-month phase, the hair rests inside the follicle. About 10–15% of the hair on your scalp is usually in this stage at any given time.
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Exogen (Shedding Phase): At the end of the telogen phase, the old hair is released, making room for new growth, while a new hair follicle forms deep within the skin.
- Early Anagen (New Growth Phase): Although the new hair isn’t yet visible, this early stage is crucial for building strong and healthy hair as the cycle begins again.
Increased Shedding Before New Growth:
When starting treatments such as Minoxidil or Finasteride, it’s common for some people to notice an increase in shedding during the first few weeks. This can also occur with Acceleroot® Hair Growth Oil, and it’s a normal part of the process: follicles in the resting phase are stimulated to enter a new growth cycle more quickly, pushing out old hair to make room for new, healthier strands.
Noticeable results in just 4 weeks, with further improvements after 12 and 20 weeks
Results from our tests show that Acceleroot® Hair Growth Oil is effective for both men and women.
