How I Transformed My Hair Growth in One Year: My Scalp-Loving Routine

7 Secrets to Struggle-Free Hair Growth

Let’s Talk Hair Growth: My 12-Month Transformation

If you’ve ever felt like your hair just refuses to grow past a certain point, you’re thinking about ditching your extensions, or you're stuck in a cycle of shedding, breakage, or dullness…well, then this post is for you. I was right there last year. But after implementing consistent, holistic hair care routines (and embracing some hormone-supporting lifestyle changes), I watched my hair transform from tired and thinning to long, strong, and thriving.

This post breaks down everything I did to support hair growth from the inside out. Whether you're a bride growing out your dream hair or you're on a wellness journey to feel your best head to toe, I hope this helps you feel inspired and empowered.

1. Get You A Hair Growth Serum

My consistent MVP over the past year has been a scalp serum. Now, I’ve bounced around using different ones until I realized I loved how my scalp felt when using the Divi Scalp Serum. I use it every night before bed, massaging it into my scalp with a silicone scalp brush (it’s less than $5!).

Why I love it:

• Lightweight and non-greasy

• Packed with peptides, tea tree oil, and caffeine to stimulate follicles

• Soothes the scalp and reduces buildup

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2. Scalp Massaging + Double Cleansing

Healthy hair starts at the root. I began double cleansing my scalp with shampoo (especially if I had a lot of product buildup or sweat from workouts). Using a silicone scalp brush in the shower made a huge difference—it stimulates circulation and ensures a deeper clean.

3. Cycle Syncing My Hair Wash Days + Meals

As a women's health coach, I teach cycle syncing for energy and hormone balance. But I also apply it to my hair care! For example:

• Follicular phase: Use clarifying shampoos and scalp scrubs

• Luteal phase: More nourishing masks and hydrating conditioners

And yes, syncing my meals with my cycle improved my nutrient intake, which supports hair growth.

4. Supplements That Support Hair Growth

These made a huge difference in my shedding and overall hair texture:

• Collagen (daily powder in my matcha)

• Omega-3s (anti-inflammatory and scalp-loving)

• Hair, skin, and nails vitamin (with biotin + zinc)

Here’s my Amazon cart of my favorite supplements

5. Wide-Tooth Comb Hack

While still in the shower, I use a wide-tooth comb to distribute conditioner and detangle gently. This prevents breakage and helps my strands soak up all the moisture.

6. Bye Curling Irons, Hello Blow Dry Brush

I threw out my curling wands and switched to a blow dry brush. It gives my hair shape and body without the extreme heat. Huge win for length retention.

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7. Stress Management + Hormone Harmony

This is often overlooked, but stress and hormone imbalance can cause major hair shedding — sometimes 2+ months after a stressful period.

What helped me:

• Daily meditation + breathwork

• More rest and nervous system regulation (aka honoring my Projector energy)

• Sleep support: Magnesium + consistent wind-down rituals

Be sure to check out @chelsearosewellness on Instagram for ALL the wellness and cycle syncing tips to reduce anxiety and chronic stress. And consider joining my 7 Day Glow Up to jumpstart your glow up era.

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