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Telogen phase

The Telogen phase is the phase when hair is naturally lost - it is a resting phase of hair. 10%-15% of all hairs are in the telogen phase. This phase lasts for about 100 days for hairs on the scalp. See our blog article on the telogen phase and the hair growth cycle.

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