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Hair Science

Understanding hair and scalp health

Hair recovery is a biological sequence — not a promise. Here is the 120-day timeline our botanicals were designed around, and the trichological principles behind every phase.

The 120-Day Protocol

Four phases, one biological arc.

Phase 1
Day 1–15

Scalp reset and deep decongestion

A botanical acid complex — glycolic (sugarcane), salicylic (willow) and citric — dissolves the calcified layer around the follicle without breaching the lipid barrier. Scalp pH is rebalanced from roughly 7.0 into the acidic 4.5–5.5 range that supports follicle survival.

Observable Outcomes
  • Sebum plugs and product residue dissolved out of follicular openings
  • Scalp pH corrected from alkaline into the optimal 4.5–5.5 range
  • Oxidised mineral deposits (calcium, iron) lifted and flushed
  • Peri-follicular micro-inflammation begins resolving within 72 hours
  • Improved dermal micro-circulation, supporting oxygen supply to the follicle
  • Ceramide-based lipid barrier supported; less transepidermal water loss
Phase 2
Day 16–45

DHT shield activation

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) competitively inhibits type II 5-alpha reductase at tissue level — lowering DHT concentration in the scalp without affecting serum testosterone. Follicular miniaturisation begins to reverse.

Observable Outcomes
  • Saw palmetto fatty acids bind the 5-alpha reductase active site
  • Botanical support against local scalp DHT activity, without affecting serum testosterone
  • Daily shed rate typically reported as reduced; individual results vary
  • Weakened follicles re-anchor with stronger papilla adhesion
  • Telogen-to-anagen ratio shifts in favour of the growth phase
  • Sustained low-DHT exposure downregulates androgen receptors
Phase 3
Day 46–90

Follicle awakening and new growth

Ginsenosides (Rg1, Rb1, Rg3) from Asian ginseng drive vasodilation and raise VEGF expression by 2.4×. Horsetail supplies bioavailable organic silica — the structural building block of keratin.

Observable Outcomes
  • Fine vellus hairs emerge along the hairline, temples and crown
  • Existing shafts thicken as keratin synthesis increases
  • Inflammatory markers IL-6, TNF-α and PGD2 return toward baseline
  • Breakage down 40–50% through silica cross-linking
  • Growth rate accelerates from ~1 cm/month to 1.3–1.5 cm/month
  • Visible shift in texture, shine and manageability
Phase 4
Day 91–120

Final transformation and density completion

Cantaloupe-derived superoxide dismutase neutralises the free radicals that accelerate follicular stem-cell ageing. Vellus hairs convert to full-diameter terminal hairs as melanocytes resume pigment production.

Observable Outcomes
  • Full vellus-to-terminal conversion with pigment (2–3× diameter)
  • Density restoration that becomes obvious to other people
  • Anagen cycle extended toward its natural 2–5 year duration
  • Fibroblast activity and dermal collagen synthesis restored
  • Hair better able to resist heat, UV and pollution
  • Recovery compounds with each successive growth cycle
Diagnose first

Every common hair problem — explained simply.

Most hair concerns fall into one of ten patterns. Find yours, then start with the habits below — they cost nothing and help every routine work better.

Pattern thinning (androgenetic alopecia)

What it is
Follicles slowly shrink, so each new hair grows thinner and shorter.
Why it happens
Genetics plus sensitivity to DHT, a hormone made from testosterone.
Signs
Receding temples, a thinning crown, or a widening parting.
Solutions without products
  • Start early — shrinking follicles respond better than dormant ones.
  • Take monthly photos in the same light to track change honestly.
  • Manage weight and blood sugar; insulin resistance is linked to thinning.

See a doctor ifIf loss is fast, patchy, or starts before 20 — ask about medical options.

The Green Wealth system

Four products, four distinct jobs.

Neo Hair Lotion

01

The treatment. Delivers the botanical complex straight to the follicle.

How to use
Part hair, spray 10–15 times on a dry scalp, massage 1–2 minutes. Do not rinse.
How often
Twice daily, morning and night.
Best for
Pattern thinning, stress shedding, postpartum shedding.
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Neo Hair Shampoo

02

The foundation. Cleans oil and build-up without stripping the scalp.

How to use
Massage into wet scalp, leave 2–3 minutes, rinse well.
How often
3–4 times a week, or daily for oily scalps.
Best for
Oily scalp, dandruff, dry scalp, clogged follicles.
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Ghori Rosemary Oil

03

The nourisher. Rosemary, mint and biotin oil for massage and length care.

How to use
A few drops on the scalp, massage 5 minutes; leave 1–2 hours or overnight, then wash.
How often
2–3 evenings a week, before a wash day.
Best for
Breakage, dryness, dull lengths, weak regrowth.
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Ghori Derma Roller 0.5 mm

04

The amplifier. Micro-channels help actives reach deeper.

How to use
On a clean, dry scalp roll each area 4–5 times in each direction, light pressure.
How often
Once a week, before the lotion. Disinfect after each use.
Best for
Pattern thinning and slow responders.
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A typical week

Daily: lotion morning and night · Mon, Wed, Fri: shampoo · Tue, Sat evening: rosemary oil, washed out next morning · Sunday: derma roller, then lotion.

Combined use

What to expect when you use them together.

  1. Weeks 1–4

    Reset the scalp

    Shampoo clears build-up so the lotion can reach the follicle; oil calms dryness.

    • +Cleaner, calmer scalp; less itch and flaking
    • +Oil balance improves between washes
    • +Some shedding may continue — normal at this stage
  2. Weeks 5–8

    Shedding slows

    Weekly rolling plus twice-daily lotion supports circulation and follicle anchoring.

    • +Noticeably fewer hairs in the shower and brush
    • +Roots feel stronger when pulled gently
  3. Weeks 9–16

    First new growth

    Resting follicles re-enter the growth phase. Consistency matters most here.

    • +Fine baby hairs along the hairline and parting
    • +Less visible scalp in bright light
  4. Months 4–6

    Density builds

    New hairs thicken and lengthen; the oil protects them from breakage.

    • +Fuller look, especially at the crown and temples
    • +Stronger, shinier lengths with fewer split ends
  5. Months 6–12

    Maintain the result

    Keep shampoo and lotion; the roller can drop to every two weeks.

    • +Stable density and a healthy shedding rate
    • +Stopping may let pattern thinning resume over time

How each combination adds up

Lotion alone
Good base — works best on a clean scalp.
Lotion + Shampoo
Clean follicles absorb more; less build-up.
Lotion + Shampoo + Oil
Adds length strength and less breakage.
Full system + Derma Roller
The most complete routine for stubborn thinning.

Timelines are typical ranges from cosmetic use, not guarantees. Results vary with genetics, health and consistency. Not medical advice.

Biology Primer

Six principles that shape every formulation decision.

Anagen · Catagen · Telogen

The hair growth cycle

Every follicle cycles independently. Anagen (2–7 years) determines maximum length — 85–90% of scalp follicles should be in it at any moment. Catagen (2–3 weeks) is controlled programmed cell death. Telogen (2–4 months) is rest before shedding. In androgenetic alopecia, anagen shortens from years to weeks while telogen lengthens, producing shorter, finer hair each cycle until only vellus remains.

The follicle's command centre

Dermal papilla signalling

The dermal papilla — a cluster of specialised mesenchymal cells at the follicle base — is the master regulator of the hair cycle. Papilla cells produce FGF-7, HGF, VEGF and IGF-1 to instruct matrix keratinocytes. Once papilla cell count drops below roughly 2,000 per follicle, terminal hair production stops. Preserving papilla vitality through nutrition and cell signalling is the central objective of any evidence-led protocol.

Blood flow as foundation

Scalp micro-circulation

In balding scalps, peri-follicular micro-vascularisation is reduced by up to 40% compared with unaffected areas (Archives of Dermatological Research, 2016). This creates an oxygen deficit in which follicular stem cells cannot receive the metabolic support anagen requires. Restoring circulation through vasodilatory botanicals is foundational — not merely supportive.

How cortisol disrupts the cycle

The stress axis and hair loss

Chronic stress raises cortisol, pushing follicles into premature catagen by upregulating p53 and suppressing IGF-1. Substance P released by peri-follicular nerves activates mast cells and neurogenic inflammation. The adaptogenic properties of Asian ginseng help regulate the HPA axis, blunting cortisol's effect on the follicular cycle.

Free-radical damage at cell level

Oxidative stress and follicle ageing

Reactive oxygen species accumulate in the follicular bulge region with age and environmental exposure. They damage stem-cell mitochondrial DNA, reduce energy output and trigger premature senescence of melanocyte stem cells (greying). Plant-derived SOD from cantaloupe (Cucumis melo) and polyphenols provide measurable protection against oxidative follicle ageing.

Keratin's building blocks

Nutritional requirements

Hair is 95% keratin — a sulphur-rich protein requiring cysteine, methionine and lysine. Iron carries oxygen to the hair bulb, and deficiency is a leading cause of shedding, particularly in women. Zinc regulates matrix keratinocyte proliferation. Biotin, niacin and pantothenic acid support keratin synthesis. Topical protocols address delivery; internal nutrition supplies the raw material.

Cited Research

Peer-reviewed foundations.

British Journal of Dermatology

Lowering scalp pH below 5.5 reduces Malassezia colonisation by 73% — directly lowering dandruff-associated inflammation.

Journal of Cutaneous Pathology (2019)

Peri-follicular fibrosis — visible as concentric white rings — is present in 89% of androgenetic alopecia patients.

Skin Appendage Disorders (2020 meta-analysis)

Saw palmetto shows efficacy comparable to low-dose finasteride in mild-to-moderate androgenetic alopecia, without sexual side effects.

Journal of Ginseng Research (2017)

Ginsenoside Rg3 raises VEGF expression 2.4× in dermal papilla cells — increasing angiogenesis around dormant follicles.

Archives of Dermatological Research (2016)

Peri-follicular micro-vascularisation is reduced by up to 40% in balding scalps compared with unaffected areas.

Free Radical Biology and Medicine (2018)

SOD activity in human dermal papilla cells falls 45% between ages 30 and 50 — and is restorable with exogenous melon-derived SOD.

Citations reference published trichological literature relevant to the botanical mechanisms in the Neo Hair formulation. Green Wealth is a cosmetic hair-care house, not a pharmaceutical manufacturer. Individual results vary.

Evidence in Practice

The literature explains it. Our customers live it.

Published research explains possible mechanisms; customer experiences show how routines can differ in everyday use.

★★★★★Verified buyer
“Been using for 5 months and my barber noticed the difference before I did. Thicker, fuller hair with less shedding.”
Faisal M. · Oman
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