[Holistic Habits] The Anagen Case Study: An Effort to Extend Your Growth Phase

Written By Kierra Taylor

Welcome to the launch of follicle +form. Whether you’re a long-time guest in our salon or someone searching for answers on your own hair journey, I’m glad you’re here.

 

The Catalyst

Holistic hair growth protocol for women in their 40s and 50s featuring DHT blockers for thinning hair, scalp circulation through exercise, and nutrient-dense juicing to extend the anagen growth phase.

This year, I’m approaching a major milestone: I’m turning 40.

Like many of you, that number has made me pause and reflect. During a recent physical, a conversation with my doctor sparked a deeper curiosity about how my body—and my hair—is changing. It was a catalyst that turned "interest" into "obsession." I realized that to truly serve you as your stylist, I needed to go deeper than the surface, and my research keeps pointing back to one undeniable truth: Hair health is an inside job.

If we want to explore new styles and beautiful hair color as we age, we must support our internal health first. That is the heart of The Anagen Case Study.

The "Anagen" phase is the active growth period of our hair. Our goal is to extend this phase by creating a body that is rested, hydrated, and hormonally balanced.

 

The CSH Protocol

To extend the "Anagen" (growth) phase of our hair, we are encouraging a regimen that is designed to nourish the body and block the stressors that cause thinning. The following are the holistic habits we believe will allow us to see true results.

Holistic hair growth protocol for women in their 40s and 50s featuring DHT blockers for thinning hair, scalp circulation through exercise, and nutrient-dense juicing to extend the anagen growth phase.

  • Cold-Pressed Juices: Flooding the system with antioxidants to fight the stress that ages our hair.

  • The 8-Hour Rule: Prioritizing sleep, the prime time for cellular repair and follicle regeneration.

  • Consistent Movement: Exercising at least 3 days a week to ensure oxygen-rich blood reaches the scalp.

  • Hydration & Stress Management: Increasing water intake and lowering cortisol to prevent the body from "switching off" the growth phase during stressful seasons.

  • DHT Blockers (GLOWWA): We’re folding GLOWWA supplements into our daily routine to naturally combat the hormonal shifts that lead to follicle miniaturization.

 

The Call

Holistic hair growth protocol for women in their 40s and 50s featuring DHT blockers for thinning hair, scalp circulation through exercise, and nutrient-dense juicing to extend the anagen growth phase.

I want us to feel confident in every stage of our lives. By marrying the art of styling with the science of hair, we are building a foundation where your hair doesn't just look healthy—it is healthy!

We are in this together, learning and growing (literally). I can’t wait to share what I learn on this journey.




Kierra Taylor