Hair growth is more complicated than many people think, and a lot has to go right for healthy hair growth to take place. Diet, health, and blood circulation are all key components to healthy hair growth.

The Hair Growth Cycle

The process of hair growth can be broken down into four distinct phases. The anagen phase, the catagen phase, the telegen phase, and the exogen phase. Your hair follicles will typically be in different phases of the hair growth cycles at once. This is good because if the hair growth cycle was synced across all your hair follicles, your hair would all shed at once!

The anagen phase is the growing phase of the hair cycle, your hair follicles will receive nutrients from your blood, and this helps the hair grow. Proper circulation to the scalp and a nutritious diet can help tremendously. Scalp massages are also a great way to increase blood circulation to the scalp, so don’t be afraid to let someone play with your hair! The anagen phase can last anywhere from 3 to 5 years, though for some individuals, it can last as long as seven years.

The next phase is called the catagen phase, also known as the transitional phase. This phase of the cycle typically lasts for ten days, during which time the hair follicle shrinks, hair growth slows down, and the hair separates from the bottom of the hair follicle.

After that, the hair will enter the telegen or the resting phase of the hair growth cycle. This phase lasts for approximately three months, and as the name suggests, the hair rests. It neither grows nor falls out. During this time, your hair follicles are starting to produce new hair.

Finally, there is the exogen or shedding phase. This phase is an extension of the previous phase. This is when your hair sheds from the scalp. Shedding will often occur when washing or brushing your hair. It’s normal to lose anywhere from 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. The shedding phase usually lasts for 2-5 months before the hair follicle enters the anagen phase again.

Improving your Hair Health

Because hair grows in a cycle, it will take some time to see results regardless of which hair growth method you use, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things you can do to improve your hair health and help it grow.

If you’re a longtime reader of our articles, you’ll know that BSO Honey is comprised of 3 ingredients, Raw Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar, and Black seed oil. In this article, we’ll be discussing both the internal and external benefits of these ingredients and how they can help your hair grow.

Raw Honey

If you’re experiencing hair loss because your scalp is injured, then raw honey could be the unexpected solution you’ve been looking for! Honey has been known for its wound healing properties. For some, applying raw honey to the scalp can be one key benefit that aids in hair growth through healing the scalp. Honey can also act as a natural conditioner, moisturizing the hair and supplying it with essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants.

Apple Cider Vinegar

PH balance is critical for your body, both internally and externally. Including apple cider vinegar into your hair care routine will help keep your scalp clean and healthy and restore it to its natural PH levels! Just make sure to dilute the apple cider vinegar before applying it to your hair and scalp (because it can irritate the skin). Apple cider vinegar acts as a gentle exfoliator that can do wonders for promoting hair growth and health naturally!

Black Seed Oil

Black seed oil is often added to hair products, and for a good reason, this magical oil has been shown to aid in hair growth and even reduce hair loss, particularly when mixed with coconut oil! Black seed oil can also help reduce inflammation when applied to the scalp. This is excellent because inflammation of the scalp can often choke the hair follicles, cutting them off from the blood supply and leading to premature shedding. As mentioned before scalp massages can be an effective way to increase blood circulation to the scalp. Massaging black seed oil into the scalp can moisturize your scalp, hydrate your hair, reduce inflammation, and help your hair grow!

How BSO Honey can help with hair health

Hair health starts from within. Our bodies naturally prioritize critical body systems first. Suppose you’re injured, suffering from inflammation, or not getting enough nutrition. In that case, your body will naturally allocate its resources to solving the problem and keeping your most vital organs operational, sometimes resulting in unrelated and unexpected side effects, like hair loss. Health, both internally and externally, is vital for hair growth. That’s where BSO Honey comes in!

BSO Honey can provide your body with a powerhouse of incredible benefits such as supplying the body with phytonutrients, reducing inflammation, boosting the immune system, and much more!

Pick up your bottle of BSO Honey today! Your hair (and body) will thank you for it!