THE FACTS ABOUT NORMAL HAIR GROWTH

The average person is born with 100,000-150,000 terminal hair follicles on the scalp.

THE HUMAN HAIR GROWS IN CYCLES:

The Growing Phase (Anagen) – 85-90% of the scalp hairs are in this phase and it lasts for approximately 6 years.
The Resting Phase (Catagen) – 1% of the scalp hairs are in this phase and it lasts for approximately 3 weeks.
The Falling Out Phase (Telogen) – 10% of the scalp hairs are in this phase and it lasts for approximately 3 months.

A person with normal hair growth will shed 50-100 hairs per day.