Article by Carol P Mason
My Uncle called me from Florida about this latest “gimmick” to stop his hair loss called a laser hair comb. He was wondering if it was too good to be true. I told him that I had done some research and found some interesting information on laser hair combs and low level laser therapy.
Like many middle-aged men, he found himself with thinning hair bordering on balding. He did not like that he was seeing more hair in the shower drain than ever, and wanted to do something about it. He confided that he had been studying the back of his head in the mirror for quite some time. He had tried expensive shampoos and gooey conditioners that his hairdresser talked him into. They just coated the hair shaft and scalp trying to add “volume”, but they were a waste of money with no real results. He saw somewhere on the internet an article about laser hair re-growth treatments and became curious. The ads for a laser hair comb for home treatment looked really promising since he couldn’t imagine spending precious time in a clinic or salon several times a week for laser treatments. He thought these hand held laser devices were a bit expensive at first, but calculated the comparisons for surgery or prescription medications. He figured in the costs of the low-sudsing shampoo, non-buildup conditioner, hair specific vitamins and an amino acid and pre-cleansing scalp treatment that the laser hair comb manufacturer recommended. Adding in the cost of these products (some of which we would need to use anyway) and the fact that the batteries are rechargeable the cost came out to be far less in the long run than the other alternatives. As he said partially in jest “I’m worth it!” Yes, he is…and so are so many other men and women suffering from this condition.
The laser hair comb uses low level laser therapy (LLLT) to stimulate hair growth. It has been tested by the FDA, and given FDA guidelines the manufacturers must follow. Laser hair therapy using cool or red wavelength lasers has been used in hair clinics around the world. The newer hand held version of the laser hair comb is made for home use. It is used just like a regular brush or comb, but for 20-30 minutes three times a week, and the built in low level lasers stimulate your hair follicles by increasing blood flow and cell activity. In 5 to 10 weeks time you should notice a considerable difference in your hair quality, strength and thickness. The one downside is that once you stop using your laser hair comb or brush your hair will go back to its original condition. This is the same however for the use of prescription hair re-growth medications.
Now that my uncle has been using his new laser hair device, he says the maintenance is not that bad. He is so excited about his results that the requirement to use his laser hair comb for 10 to 15 minutes 3 times a week to maintain his new head of hair is easy. He says that he just uses it during some of his favorite TV shows during the week. Finding a quality laser hair comb is getting easier too. The best have 17 diode lasers, and a money back guarantee. The price is now affordable, and with a little research of your own, your hair can be fuller and healthier also. Remember, you’re worth it!
About the Author
Carol is a veteran freelance writer specializing in heath and personal care tips. She’s an avid cyclist, outdoor enthusiast and gardener. Carol’s topics typically include new hair loss products and skin care solutions and is a frequent contributor to the Nutreve Hair Loss education library.
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