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Understanding Hair Loss: Causes, Hair Growth Cycles, And Holistic Solutions

Hair loss affects millions of men and women worldwide, impacting confidence and well-being. Understanding why it happens is the first step to finding effective solutions. From the hair growth cycle to hormonal influences and environmental stressors, here’s everything you need to know – and how our holistic hair growth range can help.

The Hair Growth Cycle: Key to Healthy Hair

Hair grows in three main phases:

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1. Anagen (Growth Phase) – Active growth lasting 2–7 years. Hair grows roughly 1 cm per month during this phase.

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2. Catagen (Transition Phase) – Lasts 2–3 weeks, where follicles shrink and hair growth slows.

 

3. Telogen (Resting Phase) – Lasting 3–4 months, follicles rest while old hair naturally sheds (50–100 hairs per day).

Disruptions at any stage can result in thinning or shedding. Our holistic approach is designed to increase the duration of the anagen phase, giving hair more time to grow thicker, longer, and stronger.

Common Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss often results from a combination of factors:

Hormonal Factors & DHT

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a testosterone derivative, can shrink hair follicles in genetically predisposed individuals, leading to thinner, weaker hair and eventual hair loss.

Hormonal Imbalance & Stress

Pregnancy, menopause, thyroid issues, and chronic stress can push follicles prematurely into the resting phase, disrupting normal hair cycles.

Environmental & Mechanical Damage

Heat styling, harsh chemical treatments, over-brushing, and environmental stressors can weaken hair and follicles, causing breakage and shedding.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Hair requires essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Deficiencies in these nutrients can impair follicle function and slow hair growth.

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Our 20-Year Hair Growth Expertise

Over 20 years ago, our scientists set out to develop a hair growth range that genuinely works. They researched and formulated potent, effective solutions without harsh chemicals, combining the most effective ingredients for both topical and internal support.

Since then, we have helped thousands of people combat hair loss with our holistic approach, strengthening follicles, supporting growth, and extending the anagen phase for fuller, healthier hair.

How Our Holistic Hair Growth Range Helps

FOLLIVATE – Topical Care

Targets follicles directly on the scalp to:

  • Protect against DHT-related shrinkage
  • Strengthen hair from root to tip
  • Extend the anagen phase for longer-lasting, thicker hair

FOLLICLE FOOD – Internal Support

Nourishes hair from the inside with essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids to:

  • Reduce breakage and shedding
  • Improve density and thickness
  • Support hair’s natural resilience against environmental stress
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Together, these products provide a comprehensive inside-out solution, tackling hair loss at the root and from within, backed by 20 years of scientific expertise and thousands of success stories.

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Tips for Healthy Hair Growth

  • Avoid harsh chemical treatments and excessive heat styling
  • Use gentle, nourishing shampoos and conditioners
  • Maintain a balanced diet rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals
  • Manage stress through exercise, sleep, and mindfulness

For more expert tips, read Achieve UR Hair Goals: 5 Tips for Healthy, Happy Hair.

Conclusion

Hair loss doesn’t have to be inevitable. By understanding hair cycles, addressing the causes, and supporting follicles both topically and internally, you can strengthen hair from root to tip. Our holistic approach with FOLLIVATE and FOLLICLE FOOD helps extend the anagen phase, reduce shedding, and promote thicker, stronger, healthier hair – without harsh chemicals.


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