What Is the Hair Growth Cycle? (And How to Biohack It)
If you’re trying to grow thicker, healthier hair, understanding the hair growth cycle is key. Hair doesn’t grow randomly, it follows a predictable biological rhythm. At Deoxylocks, our hair products are designed to work with your natural cycle, not against it. Here’s how the hair growth cycle works—and how you can hack it for stronger, fuller results.
The 4 Phases of the Hair Growth Cycle
Hair grows in a repeating cycle that includes growth, rest, and shedding. Here’s a breakdown of each phase:
1. Anagen (Growth Phase)
This is where the magic happens. Hair follicles are actively growing during this phase, which lasts 2 to 7 years depending on genetics and health. The longer your hair stays in this phase, the longer it can grow.
Support this phase: Nutrients like 2-deoxy-D-ribose, niacinamide, caffeine, and rosemary oil, found in Deoxylocks 2DDR Hydrogel, help fuel follicle activity during this phase.
2. Catagen (Transition Phase)
A short 2–3 week period where hair growth stops and the follicle shrinks. It’s a natural reset before rest.
You can’t extend this phase, but maintaining a healthy scalp environment ensures the transition is smooth and damage-free.
3. Telogen (Resting Phase)
Hair rests in the follicle for about 3 months. This phase accounts for around 10–15% of your hair at any given time.
Encourage recovery: Reduce stress, balance hormones, and use scalp-stimulating ingredients like rosemary oil and caffeine to shorten this rest phase.
4. Exogen (Shedding Phase)
This is when older hairs fall out to make room for new ones. Losing 50–100 hairs a day is normal.
Promote renewal: Gentle scalp massage with Deoxylocks Scalp massager can encourage fresh anagen growth while minimizing breakage during shedding.
Why the Hair Cycle Matters for Regrowth
If your follicles stay in telogen too long or skip anagen altogether (due to stress, poor nutrition, or hormonal shifts), you’ll experience thinning or stalled growth.
Targeted products like Deoxylocks 2DDR Hydrogel help support the anagen phase and follicle metabolism with:
- 2-deoxy-D-ribose – fuels ATP energy production at the follicular level
- Niacinamide – supports scalp circulation and follicle health
- Caffeine – stimulates hair follicle activity and counters follicle shrinkage
- Rosemary oil – shown to improve circulation and stimulate dormant follicles
How Long Does It Take to See Results?
Because hair grows in cycles, results don’t happen overnight. Most people see visible improvement in 60–90 days of consistent use. The key is patience and consistency through multiple cycles.
How to Support the Hair Growth Cycle Naturally
Here are five proven ways to biohack your follicles:
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Growth Support Strategy |
Why It Works |
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Use Deoxylocks 2DDR Hydrogel Daily |
Feeds follicles with energizing and growth-supportive ingredients |
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Eat Protein + Biotin-Rich Foods |
Provides necessary nutrients for follicle health |
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Massage Your Scalp |
Boosts blood flow to hair roots |
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Manage Stress + Sleep |
Reduces cortisol, which disrupts anagen phase |
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Avoid Harsh Heat/Chemicals |
Prevents premature entry into telogen or breakage |
Final Thoughts
The hair growth cycle isn’t something to fight, it’s something to understand and support. When you know which phase your hair is in, you can tailor your routine to get better, faster, and longer-lasting results.
With Deoxylocks 2DDR Hydrogel, you're not just applying a product, you're syncing with your biology.
Ready to Activate Your Growth Phase?
Shop Deoxylocks 2DDR Hydrogel and start working with your hair’s natural rhythm. Stronger, healthier hair begins with science.
