Beauty

[dollgal]

I have had significant hair loss over the last 6 weeks with no signs of stopping. Handfuls of hair coming out when I wash, and copius daily shedding. I think I have lost at least 30-40% of my hair. I have seen my primary doctor and all relevant blood tests are normal. I think it is due to the shock on the system from having covid (the loss started 2 months after I had covid). My dermatologist thinks so too. I see her again next week for a follow up now that I have my normal lab results back.

Anyway, it is hard to wait for it to resolve on it's own. Has anyone tried the Hair Max Laser Cap? They have one on a Black Friday price right now. I understand it is a long term committment for normal hair loss but I am thinking it might get me through the next 6 - 9 months, which is the estimated time for hair loss due this type of hair loss (telogen effluvium). 

I am taking all the right vitamins too. I really don't want to try different hair serums or minoxidil. Any thoughts on the Hair Max?

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Not the same thing, but I tried the Hairmax brush and it did nothing.  I also take the "hair" supplements. I began using The Ordinary Hair Pepetide Serum several months ago (springtime) too.  It was working, but not fast enough for me.  About two months ago, I started with a Theradome EVO laser helmet (ordered from Costco) in early July and the results are very impressive.  I have all kinds of baby hairs coming in and much less shedding. It's backed by award winning technology. I use it for 20 minute sessions ever other day on damp (not wet) or dry hair.  It's rechargeable/wireless so you can maneuver about and do other things while having your treatment.  If you are a Costco shopper, it's currently on sale for $359.99 ($100 off the usual price) until tomorrow, October 3rd.  

[SilleeMee]

The Hairmax cap (the one on sale) has 202 laser lights. The Theradome has 80 laser lights. My experience with hair lasers is more is better. You'll get faster results with more hair growth when you use a device with more lights in it.

I've been using hair lasers for nearly a decade. The thing about every single laser device out there is that they all contain the same type of laser light. The only difference is the number of them contained in those devices...the more lights it has, the more expensive it it. 

That's a great price for the HM 202 cap. I would definitely consider it if i didn't already own a laser cap. There's an extended return policy for that HM and no restocking fee either. I say go for it.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

The Hairmax cap (the one on sale) has 202 laser lights. The Theradome has 80 laser lights. My experience with hair lasers is more is better. You'll get faster results with more hair growth when you use a device with more lights in it.

I've been using hair lasers for nearly a decade. The thing about every single laser device out there is that they all contain the same type of laser light. The only difference is the number of them contained in those devices...the more lights it has, the more expensive it it. 

That's a great price for the HM 202 cap. I would definitely consider it if i didn't already own a laser cap. There's an extended return policy for that HM and no restocking fee either. I say go for it.

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Ya know, @SilleeMee , it IS a possible to share an opinion without diminishing someone else's in the process.  Just because you have your preference doesn't mean someone else's choice is bad or doesn't measure up.  I may not have a science background like you, but I'm not stupid either.  I tried to find specific info on the Hairmax and all I could find was that it had "medical grade lasers".  Who knows what that means?  For all I know there could be different strengths within that label.  The Theradome devices get very high reviews.  I found something affordable and effective and spoke my truth.  

[Jk9]

I still use the outdated laser comb and it has worked for me,  I would definitely buy a cap rather than another comb if I purchase now.  It took a while to work but has made a difference.  

[SilleeMee]

My apologies @JeanLouiseFinch . I did not mean to dis you in any way.  I agree with having a voice here to express our experiences and knowledge about the things we do for beauty. I value reading your posts often. Thank you for being honest.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

My apologies @JeanLouiseFinch . I did not mean to dis you in any way.  I agree with having a voice here to express our experiences and knowledge about the things we do for beauty. I value reading your posts often. Thank you for being honest.

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@SilleeMee  Thank you. 

[henderson]

My neighbor had covid last year.  She told me she lost her hair in handfuls.  It did stop and her hair was growing back.

[phoenixbrd]

@JeanLouiseFinch Thank you for this recommendation at Costco.  This question regarding laser caps reappears on the board from time to time.  Some have had success, others not so much.  It has been suggested that the reason for the hair loss often depends on the success of the treatment.  

I've been considering laser for a while and think I will give the Theradome a trial.  Wishing much success for a full head of hair to the both of us! 

[JeanLouiseFinch]

Here's info from the manufacturers.  Somehow I get stuff from Theradome in my Facebook feed.  This was a reply, from Theradome, to someone's question about their device:

Theradome emits a wavelength of 680nm +/- 8nm which is the highest wavelength for a laser hair growth therapy device.  Our 680nm wavelength penetrates the human scalp up to 2.5 times more than lower wavelengths (635nm to 655nm) which means more stimulation of the critical parts of a hair follicle and this means our product is the only device that does not cause any shedding.   Hope this helps.

So, then I went to the Hairmax page and DM'd the question:

"What is the wavelength of the lasers in the Hairmax?"

Someone from Hairmax responded:

I can help you.

The laser wavelengths are: 655nm +/- 10nm visible red light.