Some people have long hair, while some people have short hair. At the same time, some people have to face the problem of hair fall and breakage more than usual. Generally, people think hair growth and hair fall are simple processes, but it is not at all. Hair growth happens in four different phases, in which hair grows, falls, and then new hair grows. Head hair can grow up to 3 to 4 mm every day and up to 6 inches per year.

Today in this article you will know in detail about the 4 phases of hair growth -

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  1. Hair growth happens in these 4 stages
  2. How to keep hair healthy in these four phases?
  3. Takeaway
Doctors for Hair growth stages

Hair growth and hair fall happen within 4 phases. There are 4 different phases of hair growth namely Anagen, Catagen, Telogen, and Exogen. These four phases do their work at different times. Come, let us know in detail about these four stages -

Anagen: Growing Phase

Anagen is the initial phase of hair growth. This is the longest phase of hair growth. It may take about 3 to 5 years for hair to grow on the head. Also, hair growth can continue for up to 7 years in some people.

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Let us tell you that in this phase of hair growth, the hair grows about 1 cm every 28 days. The anagen phase may be different for different parts of hair growth. For example, the anagen phase for the growth of eyebrow hair and underarm hair is shorter than that for hair growth on the head.

Actually, in the anagen phase, the hair follicles push the hair outwards, which grows until the hair is cut or falls. At all times, about 90 percent of the hair on the head is in the anagen phase only. Therefore, the anagen phase is considered important for hair growth.

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Catagen: Transition Phase

The catagen phase begins when the anagen phase ends. This phase of hair growth can last for about 10 days. Hair follicles shrink in this phase. Because of this, hair growth slows down. The hair splits from the bottom of the follicle. At all times, only 5 percent of the hair on the head is in the catagen phase.

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Telogen: Resting Phase

This is the third phase of hair growth. It starts immediately after the catagen phase. The telogen phase usually lasts for about 3 months. In this phase, there is 10 to 15 percent of the hair of the head.

Hair does not grow during the telogen phase, but hair does not fall or break in this phase. The telogen phase also occurs when new hair starts forming in the follicles. In this phase, those hairs are formed, which came out during the catagen phase.

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Exogen: Shedding phase

The exogen phase is the last phase of hair growth. It is usually a part of the telogen phase. Hair falls and breaks in this. In this phase, hair may break frequently while washing or combing. It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs daily during the exogenous phase. The exogenous phase can last for about 2 to 5 months. After this, new hair grows in the follicles.

Let us tell you that Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen phase help in hair growth. In these situations, the phase can last for different periods in different parts of the body. The last phase of hair growth is exogenous. Hair falls in this. Then hair growth starts again. Hair growth takes place in these four phases and hair breaks.

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Well, healthy, long, and thick hair depends on genetic and hormone levels. Apart from this, to a great extent, a good diet, hair care, and stress-free also help in making hair healthy. To make hair healthy, you can adopt some measures while going through these four phases -

Eat nutritious food

Hair is largely made up of keratin protein. Therefore, it is necessary to take a protein-rich diet to nourish the hair and make it healthy. For this, you can consume some foods, such as -

Along with protein, nutrients like Vitamin-C, Vitamin-D, folic acid, and iron also help in promoting healthy hair growth.

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Reduce stress

Stress can affect hair growth to a great extent. You should try to remain stress-free during the hair growth phase. Being stress-free will improve hair growth and hair fall will also be controlled. The way to reduce stress is given below -

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Hair care

It is also necessary to take care of hair during hair growth. By taking care of hair, hair growth can be faster and hair does not break quickly. Hair care can be done in the following ways -

  • Hair should be cleaned regularly.
  • Hair should be washed with a mild shampoo.
  • Do oiling to strengthen the hair.
  • Instead of a hair dryer, drying should be done naturally.

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The four phases of hair growth include anagen, catagen, telogen, and exogen. Each phase lasts for a different duration. Following a stress-free, healthy diet, and hair care can help promote healthy hair growth. If you feel that the hair is falling more than before, then in this situation, do talk to the doctor.

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