When new hair begins to grow, it comes in stronger and healthier at the root. But here’s the challenge: your old hair — the strands that have already been exposed to heat, weather, chemicals, and daily wear — can be weak, dry, and split at the ends.
This is where trims and proper shampooing come in. Let me break it down step by step, almost like I would if I were sitting with a doctor explaining the process:
🧬 The Science of Hair Growth
- Hair grows from the follicle under your scalp. That’s the living part, fed by blood, oxygen, and nutrients.
- Once the strand grows out of the scalp, it’s no longer living tissue. It can’t heal itself — it can only be preserved and protected.
- As new “anagen” hairs (growth phase) push through, old, weakened ends become more noticeable because the contrast is clear: strong at the root, fragile at the tip.
✂️ Why Trimming Is Necessary
Think of trimming like pruning a plant:
- Split Ends Travel Upward: Once the tip splits, it keeps unraveling toward the root. If you don’t cut it off, you’ll eventually lose healthy length.
- Room for New Growth to Shine: When you cut away old, frayed ends, the new hair coming in can grow without being overshadowed by breakage.
- Thicker Appearance: Removing damaged ends allows the hair shaft to hold together, making your hair look fuller and healthier overall.
Trimming doesn’t make hair “grow faster” — growth happens inside the follicle. But it ensures the new growth has a healthier foundation to thrive.
💧 Why Shampooing Matters in This Process
- Cleans the Scalp: Healthy new growth needs a clean, oxygen-rich environment. Build-up, sweat, and oils clog follicles and can stunt growth.
- Prevents Inflammation: A dirty scalp can trigger itching and inflammation, which affects circulation and nutrient delivery.
- Hydration and Balance: Using the right shampoo (like Synergi’s Replenish Shampoo) keeps the scalp clean without stripping, while conditioner (Replenish Conditioner) restores moisture to older strands.
👑 Reset Perspective
When clients start fresh with a Reset, I always tell them:
- Trim away the old ends. They don’t serve you anymore.
- Cleanse consistently. Shampooing creates the environment your new growth needs.
- Protect and hydrate. Leave-ins and oils (like Synergi’s Reset Leave-In and Nourish Oil) safeguard both the old and the new.
This combination allows your “new hair” to come in stronger, healthier, and more vibrant — without being held back by damaged, neglected ends.
✨ In simple terms: trimming clears the path, shampooing keeps it clean, and products protect the journey. That’s how you honor the process of new growth from the inside out.