My MONAT Hair Growth Routine: How I Grew Thicker, Longer Hair After Years of Breakage
Megan Graham Beauty
That photo above is real. No filter, no salon blowout, and no tricks. This is what consistent use of the MONAT IR Clinical system did for my hair.
That Hair Photo Above Is Real
A few years ago my hair was the worst it had ever been in my life. I knew exactly what was happening and I still could not stop it. Thinning, breakage, no length retention. My hair would grow and then snap off before I could ever keep it. I was the person other women came to for hair advice, and I was quietly watching my own hair fall apart.
What you are looking at now is the result of one decision: switching to the MONAT IR Clinical system and consistently following a routine designed to improve hair quality, reduce breakage, and help me finally keep the length I was growing.
This is not a sponsored post. This is what I actually do, every single wash day, with the professional reasoning behind every step.
If your hair is thinning, breaking, or just never seems to get longer no matter what you try, read this carefully. This routine changed everything for me.
Before The ShowerThe Dry Oil Treatment
The first thing I do on wash day does not happen in the shower. It happens an hour or two before I ever turn the water on, sometimes the night before.
I apply MONAT Rejuveniqe Oil directly to my dry scalp, massage it in thoroughly, then work it through the entire length of my hair. I braid it, go to the gym, go on a walk, and let it do its work.
Here is the professional reason this matters: wet hair has water molecules occupying space inside the hair shaft. That actually blocks conditioning ingredients from penetrating as deeply as they could. Dry hair absorbs oil far more effectively because nothing is competing for that space.
Rejuveniqe Oil is one of the only oils I have used that I believe makes a genuine difference. Its molecular structure is small enough to actually penetrate the hair shaft rather than sitting on the surface. Most oils coat your hair. This one gets inside it, and that is one of the reasons it has remained a staple in my routine for years.
Step 1Wet And Double Shampoo
Once I get in the shower I saturate my hair completely with water and massage my scalp as if I am already shampooing, just with water only. This loosens debris and ensures the hair is fully wet before any product touches it.
Then I put a small amount of MONAT IR Clinical Thickening Shampoo into my palm, add a little water, and lather it between my hands before it ever touches my hair.
Think of this first shampoo like sweeping your house. It is not meant to be a deep clean. It lifts surface buildup and primes the scalp for what comes next. I rinse mostly, not completely, and go in for a second round.
The second shampoo is the one that actually counts. Same process: lather in your hands first, then apply and work it through every inch of your scalp. This is the vacuuming. This is where the real cleaning happens.
One thing I saw constantly in the salon: people miss the back of their head. You need to reach every part of your scalp. Shampooing is exfoliation. A clean healthy scalp is the foundation everything else is built on, and there are no shortcuts here.
The IR Clinical shampoo is one of the best I have used. Creamy, beautiful lather, gentle, and clinically shown to reduce hair fall. It does not strip. It does not leave residue. It cleans the scalp and leaves it feeling genuinely healthy.
Step 2Conditioning
After rinsing I very gently press as much water out of my hair as I can before conditioning.
I want to be clear: I am not wringing or twisting. Wet hair is in a weakened state and far more vulnerable to mechanical damage than dry hair. I am pressing, not pulling.
Then I apply a small amount of IR Clinical Conditioner starting at the ponytail area and working through the ends. Whatever is left on my fingers I skim lightly over the top, but very sparingly. Roots do not need conditioner. Ends do.
I let it sit for a minute or two, then rinse thoroughly.
The shampoo and conditioner work as a system. Using them together is not just a marketing concept. They are formulated to build on each other, and the results you get from the MONAT IR Clinical system are meaningfully different from either product used alone.
Step 3The Serum. This Is The One.
After I step out of the shower I blot my hair gently with a towel, then detangle using MONAT's detangler. This step alone has made a significant difference in reducing mechanical damage. I can glide a wet brush through my hair without snagging, which means less breakage every single wash day.
Then I apply the MONAT IR Clinical Scalp Serum.
If you took every product in this routine away from me tomorrow and allowed me to keep only one, I would keep this serum without hesitation. I use it every single day, wash day or not. I consider it the hallmark product of the entire IR Clinical system.
I use the dropper to section my hair and apply it directly to my scalp all over, then massage it in with my fingertips.
My temples before and after consistent use of the IR Clinical Scalp Serum
Look at that photo. Those temples filling back in, that density returning, I credit that directly to this serum. It is what kept my hair in the growth phase longer and what finally gave me the best hair of my life, in far less time than I ever expected.
The shampoo and conditioner do important work. The serum is where the transformation happens.
Final StepSplit End Mender
Once my hair is fully dry, I take one pump of MONAT Split End Mender and work it through my ends.
This step is about protection and retention. My hair is growing because of the MONAT IR Clinical system. The Split End Mender is what lets me actually keep that growth by strengthening and sealing the ends so my hair does not break off up the shaft before I can hold onto the length.
Growth means nothing if you cannot retain it. This step is how I retain it.
Why The MONAT IR Clinical System Works
This is not a collection of random MONAT hair products thrown together. The IR Clinical system is built around one specific goal: reducing hair fall, supporting the growth phase, and creating the scalp environment where healthy hair can actually thrive.
The serum alone showed 92% less hair fall in clinical testing. Eight out of ten women felt it helped improve hair growth. These are not numbers I invented, and they match exactly what I experienced personally.
I have used countless professional hair products over the years. Nothing I used on myself produced the kind of results I have seen from this system used consistently.
One of the reasons I fell in love with this system is that it aligns with something I have believed for years: women should not have to choose between healthier ingredients and beautiful hair. We deserve both.
Let Me Help You Figure Out Your Routine
Long, healthy, beautiful hair is not about finding one magic product. It is about understanding your hair, identifying what is holding it back, and building the right routine around it. That is my favorite thing to help women do.
Take the Hair Growth QuizOr email me directly at megangrahambeauty@gmail.com and tell me about your hair. That is always my favorite place to start.
Your Questions Answered
Do I need the whole IR Clinical system or can I start with one product?
You can absolutely start with one product. Honestly, I started with just two products myself, and I could have started with even one. The system is designed to work together and the results I have seen from using all three consistently are meaningfully better, but the most important thing is that you start. Please know you can always reach out and just tell me where you are and how you want to begin. You will not get any pressure from me, only love and help, because I genuinely want you to have success with this. And I know you will, once you start using it consistently.
How long before I see results?
I noticed the gentleness first, within the first few washes. Real growth and thickness changes took a few months of consistent use. Patience and consistency are everything with this system.
Do you really use this every single day?
Yes. The serum goes on every day regardless of whether I wash my hair. The shampoo and conditioner are for wash days only. The Rejuveniqe Oil pre-treatment and Split End Mender are also wash day steps for me.
What if I have hard water?
I live in a hard water area and I still get these results with the MONAT IR Clinical system.
Megan is a two-time "Best of Boston" award-winning hairstylist with 24 years in the professional beauty industry. After developing sensitivities to the fragrances and chemicals she had worked with throughout her career, she made it her mission to find clean alternatives that actually performed and to help others do the same. When she recommends something, it is because she has lived it.
Independent MONAT Market Partner. May earn commission on purchases. All opinions genuine and personal. Not medical advice. Results vary. Consult your physician regarding any medical concerns.
