If you’ve ever felt confused or worried about hair shedding, you’re not alone.
The good news? Hair loss is rarely random — it follows a predictable biological cycle, and when we understand that cycle, we can support it more effectively.
Let’s break it down.
The Four Phases of Hair Growth
Every hair on your head moves through four distinct growth phases. These phases repeat continuously throughout your life.
1. Anagen — The Growth Phase
Duration: 2–7 years
This is the phase we want to protect and support. During Anagen, hair is actively growing from the follicle.
At any given time, 85–90% of healthy scalp hair should be in this phase.
The longer a hair remains in Anagen, the longer, thicker, and stronger it can become.
2. Catagen — The Transition Phase
Duration: 2–3 weeks
Catagen is a short transitional phase where the hair follicle detaches from its blood supply and prepares to rest.
Only a small percentage of hairs are ever in Catagen at once.
3. Telogen — The Resting Phase
Duration: 2–5 months
In this phase, the hair is no longer growing but remains anchored in the scalp.
Around 10–15% of hairs are normally in Telogen at any given time.
4. Exogen — The Shedding Phase
Duration: 2–5 months
Exogen is when the resting hair is released to make room for a new growing hair.
This is why losing 50–100 hairs per day is considered completely normal.
Shedding doesn’t automatically mean hair loss — it’s part of renewal.
When Shedding Becomes a Concern
Problems arise when internal or external factors cause hairs to exit Anagen too early.
Common influences include:
- Scalp inflammation
- Chronic stress
- Hormonal shifts
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Poor scalp environment
When this happens, more hairs enter Telogen and Exogen at the same time — leading to excessive shedding, reduced density, and slower regrowth.
This is where targeted support matters.
Supporting the Hair Growth Cycle
Healthy hair growth isn’t about forcing follicles to do something unnatural.
It’s about supporting biology, not fighting it.
Our formulations — BFF, Delilah, Easy Rider, and Guitar Hair-O — are designed to work with the natural hair cycle by:
- Supporting a longer Anagen (growth) phase
- Helping reduce inflammation around the follicle
- Assisting in reducing premature shedding
- Creating a scalp environment that supports stronger, healthier regrowth
These products aren’t overnight fixes, and they don’t promise impossible results.
Instead, they focus on consistent, evidence-led support for how hair actually grows.
The Takeaway
Hair health isn’t about panic or quick fixes.
It’s about understanding what your hair needs — and giving it the right conditions to thrive.
When you respect the science, results follow.
If shedding or thinning has left you feeling unsure, remember:
You’re not broken — you’re just learning how hair really works.
Backed by science. Proven by results.