Catagen Phase
Once the maximum hair length has been reached and the growth phase has ended, the catagen phase (transition phase) begins. During this time, the hair prepares for the resting phase and cell growth stops. The hair root is no longer supplied with nutrients and therefore slowly begins to shrink. Only a small proportion of all hair is in the catagen phase at any given time since the phase only lasts for around two weeks.
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