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Grow Hair Care

Learn How Hormones Impact Your Hair
- And How Grow Can Help

Postpartum Hair Loss

After childbirth, estrogen levels drop rapidly, triggering more hairs to enter the resting (telogen) phase. This results in telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding that typically peaks 2–4 months postpartum.

How Grow helps:
Our clinically proven Thicker Fuller Daily Densifier is powered by Resveratrol, a potent antioxidant proven to prolong the follicle’s growth phase. We also include Ginger and Clove Extracts to help visibly improve thickness and texture, in fact 88% of Daily Densifier users agree their hair feels thicker and have seen decreased hair fall in only 60 days.

Perimenopause

Hormone fluctuations during perimenopause - especially decreasing estrogen and progesterone levels - can disrupt the hair growth cycle, causing increased shedding and thinning. Androgen levels may also rise, further contributing to gradual hair loss.

How we help:
Our Thicker Fuller range is infused with Ginger and Clove Extracts, known to help visibly enhance thickness and improve hair texture. Ginger helps improve the circulation of the scalp, stimulating each hair follicle and encouraging growth. Whilst, Clove contains high levels of antioxidants and nutrients that can strengthen and promote hair thickening.

For added nourishment, our Longer Stronger products are formulated with Avocado Oil which is packed with healthy fats to deeply hydrate, soften and protect damaged strands.

Menopause

As estrogen and progesterone levels decrease during menopause, hair growth slows, and shedding increases. Elevated androgen levels may also shrink hair follicles, often causing thinning at the crown or along the part line.

How we help:
Our Thicker Fuller Shampoo, Conditioner, Daily Densifier, and Thickening Treatment are formulated with Niacinamide, which is proven to increase the diameter of hair strands, and supports healthy growth by improving scalp circulation and strengthening hair from the root.

Our Longer Stronger Exfoliating Scalp Rinse is infused with Kakadu Plum Extract, an antioxidant powerhouse that protects hair from damage and breakage. Our wider Longer Stronger range is enriched with amino acids such as Aspartic Acid which stimulates collagen production and promote visibly healthier, more resilient hair.

Hormonal Hair Loss

Thyroid imbalances, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, menopause, and other hormonal changes can impact hair follicle health, leading to shedding, thinning, or slowed growth.

How we help:
Grow offers clinically proven solutions for long-term hair health, as well as affordable products that deliver immediate results - empowering you to create your bespoke solution for happier, healthier hair.

Colour & Heat-Damage

Frequent colouring, bleaching, or heat styling can weaken the hair shaft, leading to dryness, breakage, and dullness. Over time, this damage compromises hair strength, shine, and manageability - making it harder to maintain the look and feel you love.

How we help:
Our Brighter Blonder range has been designed to hydrate, tone and soften dull, brittle strands. With Hyaluronic Acid to draw moisture into the hair shaft and Violet Pigment to restore bright, vibrant colour while leaving hair soft and shiny.

We have carefully selected a suite of potent, active natural ingredients to put in our products so you can have the happier, healthier hair and scalp you deserve! Check out some of our favourite Grow ingredients below.

Almond Oil

Aloe Vera

Amino Acids (Arganine, Alanine, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine,Proline, Serine, Threonine, Valine)

Products formulated with certain amino acids offer several benefits. Moisture retention is just as important for hair as it is for skin. The hair cuticle is the outermost part of the hair shaft, and it plays an important role in retaining moisture. The amino acids that make up hair cuticles work to retain moisture.

Source: https://www.ajinomoto.com/amino-acids/amino-acids-for-skin-and-hair

Aspartic Acid

Aspartic acid's benefits for treating hair loss include increased collagen production, which aids in developing strong, healthy, luxurious hair. But when you blend this non-essential amino acid with other ingredients, you get a world-class hair and scalp care product to aid in: Helping your hair look fuller and thicker.

Source: https://www.diviofficial.com/blogs/ingredients/why-are-divi-hair-products-special-aspartic-acid-benefits-for-treating-hair-loss

Avocado Oil

Behentrimonium Methosulphate

Used in hair care products for its gentle yet effective conditioning and antistatic properties. Its cationic (positively charged) agents bind this ingredient to hair cuticles, helping to leave hair soft and smooth without buildup.

Source: https://ecostore.com/au/ingredients/approved/behentrimonium-methosulphate

Carrot Oil

Carrot oil provides tons of great benefits for both your hair and scalp. It encourages hair growth, prevents hair loss and the creation of split ends, and eliminates dandruff and dry scalp. Better yet, it also maintains moisture levels on the hair and scalp, too.

Source: https://www.byrdie.com/carrot-oil-for-hair-5193301

Centrimonium Chloride

Clove Extract

Cloves contain high levels of antioxidants and nutrients that can add to the growth and strength of your hair. They can be used for protecting the scalp from dandruff, which is actually a major cause of weak and thin hair. Cloves also contain anti-inflammatory agents which further help in hair thickening.

Source: https://www.healthshots.com/beauty/hair-care/how-to-use-cloves-for-hair-fall-and-hair-growth/

Damask Rose Oil

Ginger Extract

Ginger helps improve the circulation of the scalp while also stimulating each hair follicle, which in turn promotes natural hair growth. The many vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids in ginger also contribute to strengthening your hair strands to combat hair loss, and ginger contributes to restoring moisture loss.

Source: https://mielleorganics.com/blogs/mi-university/4-amazing-benefits-of-ginger-for-hair

Glycerin

When it comes to hair, glycerin is a humectant, meaning it can actually pull in moisture from the air, keeping hair hydrated and healthy. It's common ingredient in both skin and hair care products because it's so effective. It's also colorless and scentless, so it won't alter the smell or look of a product.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/glycerin-for-hair

Grapeseed Oil

Grapeseed oil contains a potent combination of vitamin E, flavonoids, polyphenols, and linoleic acid, which all promote healthy hair growth and scalp health. It is also known for its moisturising properties that can help keep the scalp hydrated and strong, in turn making it a good foundation for healthy hair to grow from. Grapeseed oil contains natural conditioning agents that work from the inside out to add luster and shine. It de-frizzes and smooths the hair cuticle, taming flyaways.

Source: https://prose.com/blog/grapeseed-oil-for-hair.php

Hemp Seed Oil

Indian Cress Extract

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba stimulates circulation in the scalp, nourishing and strengthening the hair follicles to grow - and this promotes hair growth and thickness. It is rich in many vitamins and minerals that specifically nourish hair, including vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, copper and zinc.

Source: https://thejojobacompany.com.au/blogs/jojoba/jojoba-for-hair

Kakadu Plum Extract

Kakadu plum extracts Vitamin C, strengthening hair follicles and improving blood circulation to promote hair growth. The high levels of antioxidants in the Kakadu plum protect hair from damage and breakage. It also gives you more robust and shinier hair and prevents hair loss caused by free radicals.

Source: https://hairfolli.com/blogs/news/kakadu-plum-for-hair-loss

Lime Oil

Lime essential oil helps promote healthy hair growth due to its high levels of Vitamin C, which helps strengthen the hair follicles by providing them with needed nutrients. In addition, the citric acid found in lime essential oil can help remove dead skin cells from the scalp, allowing for new healthy hair growth.

Source: https://naturallythinking.com/lime-essential-oil

Menthol

Menthol is considered helpful for hair growth is because it's known scientifically as a vasodilator. This means that it has the ability to stimulate blood circulation in the scalp and cause hair follicles to open up, leading to more hair growth.

Source: https://lusetabeauty.com/blogs/hairgoals-91/is-there-a-connection-between-menthol-and-hair-loss

Niacinamide

Niacinamide promotes strong, healthy hair by nourishing strands but also thanks to its circulation-boosting properties. It helps to improve blood flow and circulation to the scalp, which can provide increased oxygen and other nutrients right where your hair needs them.

Source: https://www.abyssianhaircare.com/blogs/news/what-is-niacinamide-vitamin-b3-and-what-does-it-do-for-hair

Oat Extract

The active ingredients in oat extract help reduce hair breakage and split ends by smoothing the cuticles. Dry, damaged hair is hydrated, revitalized and naturally shiny. Hair's healthy balance shines to reflect nature's true beauty.

Source: https://www.weleda.com/ingredients/lead-plants/oat-extract

Orange Peel Oil

Orange oil effectively treats dry, irritated scalp and eliminates dandruff. The essential vitamins in orange oil provide deep nourishment to your hair follicles, making them thick and strong. Orange essential oil moisturizes your hair shaft and prevents it from turning rough, dull and brittle.

Source: https://www.anveya.com/blogs/top-tips/orange-oil-for-hair-benefits-usage-and-side-effects

Panthenol

Panthenol helps seal off the cuticle of each strand, to smooth hair overall, and helps to prevent things like frizzing, splitting, and fraying. Panthenol attracts moisture into the strands (the humectant properties at work), and then prevents that same moisture from escaping.

Source: https://prose.com/blog/panthenol-for-hair.php

Patchouli Oil

Peppermint Oil

Phenylalanine

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is also believed to boost mitochondrial function and, in turn, the energy production of the hair cells. This helps keep hair follicles healthy and young. Some research also suggests that resveratrol can help suppress a hormone that can inhibit blood flow to the hair follicle.

Source: https://vegamour.com/blogs/blog/resveratrol-hair-loss

Rice Starch

Rose Geranium Oil

The high content of antioxidants in Rose Geranium essential oil will repair and nourish your hair from the inside out. Antioxidants fight free radicals that often accumulate in the hair cells from exposure to pollution, excessive sunlight and chemicals used to wash and treat your hair.

Source: https://ecodrop.co.uk/repair-your-hair-with-geranium-essential-oil/

Rosemary Leaf Extract

Rosemary has powerful antioxidant properties that can promote healthy circulation to the scalp in support of strong, healthy strands. The antioxidant benefits of rosemary for hair come from the polyphenols in rosemary, like carnosol, carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid.

Source: https://better-notyounger.com/blogs/the-better-blog/why-we-love-rosemary-for-our-hair-and-scalp

Saw Palmetto Oil

Saw Palmetto is often used to combat hair loss as it may help block the activity of 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone into another sex hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that is linked to hair loss. One review of 7 studies found that oral and topical supplements containing Saw Palmetto improved hair quality by 60%, raised total hair count by 27%, and increased hair density in 83% of people with hair loss.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/saw-palmetto-benefits#1.-May-prevent-hair-loss

Sea Salt

Salt has anti-bacterial qualities, so it's helpful for maintaining bacteria-free skin and preventing itchiness. The same abrasive friction between the salt and skin which causes exfoliation, also encourages the circulation of blood.

Source: https://www.spaexperience.org.uk/about/blog/benefits-of-a-salt-scrub-massage

Shea Butter

Moisture from fatty acids and vitamins which help to hydrate your hair and scalp. Shea butter also has emolliating qualities, helping to lock in moisture without leaving hair heavy or greasy. Using products infused with shea butter can help to reduce frizz by coating strands and soothing your scalp. Shea butter can also be a great heat protectant because it creates a barrier on your hair that can be a healthy alternative to chemical heat protectants.

Source: https://www.lovebeautyandplanet.com/us/en/the-love-beauty-planet-movement/our-purpose/our-blog/shea-butter-benefits-for-hair.html

Silica

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium Lactate

Soybean Oil

Soybean oil seals moisture into your hair and leaves your hair glossy and shiny. The Vitamin E properties of soybean oil make it essential for maintaining a healthy scalp. These antioxidant properties help reduce inflammation, remove dandruff and itchy scalp.

Source: https://guardian.ng/life/soybean-oil-in-hair-care-benefits-and-how-to-use/

Sunflower Oil

Sunflower oil provides your scalp and strands with the nutrients needed for shiny, strong hair. Its hydrating, promotes scalp and hair health and can even help with making hair thicker. If you have dry hair or damaged strands, dandruff, frizz or thinning hair you should be using sunflower oil.

Source: https://us.davines.com/blogs/news/sunflower-oil-benefits-for-hair

Tea Seed Oil

It is a highly protective oil, being naturally rich in antioxidants including Vitamin E and Polyphenols, thereby enhancing the skin's natural ability to safeguard from external irritants. When applied to the hair and scalp, Camellia Seed Oil hydrates, softens, adds luster, and tames dandruff.

Source: https://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/blog/products/camellia-seed-oil-a-beauty-elixir-from-east-asia.html

Thuja Orientalis Powder

Vegetable Protein

Hydrolyzed vegetable protein acts a wonderful film former to help protect/coat the cuticle and your hair from breakage. It can penetrate the hair shaft to provide moisturize and plasticity of the hair while adding strength and shine.

Source: https://margaretrivermade.com.au/blogs/popular-proteins-that-are-good-for-your-hair/popular-proteins-that-are-good-for-your-hair

Vitamin E

Vitamin E may help support a healthy scalp and hair as it has natural antioxidant effects that could assist with maintaining hair growth. The vitamin's antioxidant properties could help reduce the amount of oxidative stress and free radicals that cause the hair follicle cells in a person's scalp to break down.

Source: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/322836

Watercress Extract

Watercress is packed with Vitamin E which helps with hair growth by increasing oxygen and circulation to the scalp to make sure cells stay healthy. Vitamins C, K, and A are also good for promoting a healthy scalp and can lead to hair growth and healthy hair.

When combined with Indian Cress as Cressatine®, stimulates and prolongs hair growth and strengthens hair from the roots (anti-aging effect for hair). Cressatine® provides the elements needed to produce keratin for resistant, well-structured hair and helps initiate regeneration.

Source: https://www.thewatercresscompany.com/news-items/2018/8/17/discover-why-lush-uses-watercress-in-hsuan-wen-hua-hair-treatment

Source: https://www.solabia.com/fr/Produto_71,1/Cosmetics/Cressatine.html

Wheat Protein

Wheat proteins provide lubricity to help protect hair from styling damage while giving the hair a glossy, shiny appearance. It improves the overall appearance of the hair: Hair looks its best when it is hydrated, shiny, strong, and full.

Source: https://www.byrdie.com/wheat-protein-for-hair-5191045

Ylang Ylang Oil

Ylang Ylang oil is ideal for those with dry scalps, as it can stimulate sebum production. As lack of enough oil and sebum causes hair to become dry and brittle, Ylang Ylang can improve hair texture and reduce hair breakage.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/essential-oils-for-hair-growth