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Hair Growth Cycles

See How Each Hair Cycle Impacts Your Hair.


Did you know the hair follicle has three fascinating cycles? Each phase plays a crucial role in the life of your hair, from growth to shedding and renewal.

 

Dive into the intriguing world of hair growth cycles and discover how these phases impact the health and vitality of your locks.

 

 

 

ANAGEN PHASE

The Growth Engine of Hair


The first phase, known as the anagen phase, is when hair follicles are most active. Hair in this stage rapidly divides creating new hair growth. Hair shafts and follicles are healthy and thriving and usually, about 80% of follicles are in the anagen phase.

 

Duration: 2 to 7 years

 

Characteristics: Active hair growth occurs as cells in the root of the hair divide rapidly. The length of this phase determines the maximum length of hair.

 

 

 

TELOGEN PHASE

The Resting Period of Your Hair


The telogen phase is the second stage of the hair growth cycle. It is a resting period where new hairs begin to grow beneath hairs that are about to be shed.

 

Duration: 2 to 3 weeks

 

Characteristics: Hair growth stops, and the hair follicle shrinks. The lower part of the follicle is destroyed, and the dermal papilla breaks away and rests.

 

 

 

CATAGEN PHASE

The Shift in Hair Growth


Catagen is the end of the cycle for hair follicles, it is short and is a transitional phase where hair stops growing, detaches from the plasma supply, and eventually sheds. Hair in telogen and catagen phases is destined to be shed. After being shed new hair comes through the hair follicles. This life cycle occurs at different stages for hair throughout the scalp, which is why we don’t routinely lose patches of hair at the same time. However, any condition that affects the proportions of these stages is perceived as hair shedding.

 

Duration: 2 to 4 months

Characteristics: The hair follicle is inactive, and the hair is eventually shed. Following this phase, the follicle re-enters the anagen phase to produce new hair.

 

Are you noticing excessive hair shedding, sudden hair loss, or large patches?

Do not worry, at Springs Hair Restoration, our highly experienced and qualified team will thoroughly diagnose your condition and discuss the ideal treatment solutions for you—both surgical and non-surgical options for men and women.


Our offices, located in Sandy Springs and Johns Creek, are easily accessible to patients in the Metro Atlanta and Greater Atlanta areas, including Atlanta, Alpharetta, Cumming, Roswell, Duluth, Dunwoody, Marietta, and more nearby cities.

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