Is Your Hair Actually Growing? Here’s How to Tell 🌱

Hey fam,

You wash it. You condition it. You massage oils into your scalp with love and care.
But… is your hair actually growing?

This week, we’re diving deep — all the way down to the follicle — to understand the hair growth cycle. Because once you know how your hair grows, you can work with your body (and our plant-powered products) to get the results you want.

🌿 The 4 Stages of Hair Growth:
1. Anagen (Growth Phase) – This is where the magic happens. Your hair actively grows from the root. This phase can last 2–7 years.
2. Catagen (Transition Phase) – A short 2–3 week period where the hair follicle begins to shrink and detach from the blood supply.
3. Telogen (Resting Phase) – The follicle chills. No growth here. Old hair hangs on, new hair gets ready to sprout. Lasts about 3 months.
4. Exogen (Shedding Phase) – Old hairs fall out (yes, even up to 100/day is normal!) and new ones begin their journey.

Now here’s the kicker:
If your scalp isn’t healthy, or your hormones are out of balance, more hairs can get stuck in the resting or shedding phases. That means thinning, bald patches, and stunted regrowth.

That’s why scalp care is everything — and why we created products that work with your body to gently reset and support this natural cycle.

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🌿 Product Picks to Support the Growth Phase:

🧴 Exfoliating Shampoo
Cleanses buildup and unclogs follicles with salicylic acid and Aloe Ferox — perfect for dandruff, eczema, or itchy scalps.

💧 GROW Hair Serum
Our natural alternative to minoxidil, designed for early-stage hair loss (like CCCA and FFA). Supports growth from the follicle up.

💆🏽 Nourishing Hair Oil
Strengthens and feeds your follicles with rosemary, fenugreek, and marshmallow root to improve growth and density.

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💡 Hair Tip of the Week:
Try massaging your scalp for 3–5 minutes daily. It increases blood flow to the follicles and helps your hair transition into the growth phase faster. Bonus: It feels amazing!.

Remember, hair growth isn’t instant — it’s a journey. But with a little knowledge, the right products, and a lot of self-love, you’re already on the path to thicker, healthier hair.

See you next week 💛
The 12 Teaspoons Team
Nature’s care for skin and hair