Healthy hair begins at the scalp. Each moves through a natural cycle of growth, transition and rest — and understanding it shows what good hair care can genuinely do: care for the scalp, condition the hair, and protect the length you already have.
The Growth Cycle
At any given moment, every hair on your head is in one of these three phases — each cycling on its own schedule. That's why you don't lose all your hair at once, and why consistent care matters every day.
Follicle State
2–7 Years
Typical duration
85%
of follicles at any time
The Growth Phase
What's Happening
Deep in each , cells are actively dividing and building the hair fiber — this is where all new length comes from.
Typical Duration
Typically 2–7 years. How long each follicle stays in this phase is largely set by genetics — it's why everyone's personal maximum length is different.
What You May Notice
Steady new length appearing over the months, at a pace set by your own biology.
Hair-Care Perspective
Cosmetic products can't speed up this biological growth — but caring for the scalp and conditioning the hair help you keep the length you're growing. Gentle cleansing removes buildup, while moisture protects the fiber from the dryness that leads to breakage.
Ingredients That Support Hair & Scalp Care
Rosemary Extract
Helps condition the scalp and add healthy shine
Castor Oil
Helps hair appear fuller and glossier
Biotin
Part of our vitamin blend for stronger-feeling hair
Peppermint
Provides a refreshing scalp sensation
Growth Support · The Honest Science
Hair grows from the beneath the scalp. But the length you see depends on more than what happens at the root.
As hair gets longer, the fiber is exposed to washing, styling, friction, heat, manipulation and environmental stress. When the hair shaft breaks faster than new length can be retained, it can feel like your hair "isn't growing" — even though growth is still occurring at the follicle.
That's why healthy hair care has two jobs: care for the scalp and protect the length you already have.
Growth
Happens at the follicle.
New length is produced beneath the scalp, at a rate set by your biology.
Length Retention
Depends on protecting the hair fiber from unnecessary breakage.
Moisture, conditioning and gentle handling help you keep the length you grow.
Hair can be growing at the root while breakage keeps the new length from showing — that's why protection matters as much as growth.
Growth support is about caring for the scalp and protecting the hair fiber while the body's natural hair-growth cycle does its work.
Explore growth-support ingredientsReading Your Hair
Finding strands doesn't always mean the same thing. Knowing the difference tells you what your hair actually needs.
The entire hair strand releases from the follicle as part of the natural hair cycle.
Whole strand · root end intact
The hair fiber breaks somewhere along the strand rather than releasing from the follicle.
Shorter broken piece · no root end
Healthy hair care cannot eliminate the normal hair cycle, but moisture, conditioning, gentle handling and reduced friction can help protect the hair fiber from unnecessary breakage.
Explore the Diagram
Select a structure to learn more.
The follicle, dermal papilla and surrounding blood supply are related biological structures.
Scalp Biology
Hair is produced by the — a tiny structure rooted beneath the scalp. Hair care can't change how fast your body naturally grows hair, but it plays a meaningful role in what you can influence: keeping the scalp clean, balanced and comfortable, and protecting each strand from unnecessary breakage so you keep the length you grow.
0.3mm
Average daily growth
On average, scalp hair grows about 0.3mm a day — roughly half an inch a month. Individual growth rate varies and is influenced by biological factors like genetics, age, hormones and nutrition. Cosmetic products don't change this intrinsic rate — their role is caring for the scalp and protecting the hair you've grown.
100K
Follicles per scalp
Each one is an independent structure, cycling at its own pace. At any given moment, about 85% are in the active growth phase.
7yr
Typical growth-phase ceiling
How long each follicle keeps growing is largely set by genetics — it's why maximum length is different for everyone. Hair care can't extend this biological ceiling, but protecting the fiber helps you keep the length you grow.
Ingredient Support
Beyond the ingredient list: learn how key ingredients help support moisture, conditioning, strength, scalp care and length retention.
Scalp Care & Shine
A time-honored botanical that helps condition the scalp and leaves hair looking glossy and feeling fresh.
Strength & Condition
Part of our vitamin blends — alongside the proteins and that make up much of the hair fiber — helping hair feel stronger and look its best.
Strength & Gloss
A mineral-rich botanical traditionally used to help hair feel stronger and reflect a natural, healthy shine.
Moisture & Softness
A rich emollient that helps hair hold onto moisture, supporting softness, elasticity and reduced breakage.
Scalp Comfort
Marine botanicals that help the scalp feel balanced, hydrated and comfortable — the foundation of healthy-looking hair.
Continue Your Education
Now that you know more about how hair grows, explore the ingredients we use to care for the scalp, condition the hair and help protect the fiber from breakage.