One of the many outcomes from Red Light Therapy that you rarely hear of is its benefits in hair growth.
Most of us lose between 50 and 100 hairs every day, and while the vast majority grow back, not every one does.
Hair loss treatments at medical centers are expensive, without the guarantee of your preferred results.
A lower risk solution that you can do from home?
Use a Red Light Therapy device.
How Does Red Light Therapy Work For Hair?
Red led light can increase blood circulation around the hair follicles, leading to thicker hair that grows faster.
Studies show it can also reduce inflammation and improve skin, combatting scalp issues that may stand in the way of hair growth (1).
Does It Work For All Types Of Hair Loss?
Many factors could be behind hair loss. If the reason is stress, it may be easier to identify the stressors and tackle the problem at its root.
Some medical conditions can cause people to lose hair as well. Red light therapy unfortunately may not work for these types of hair loss.
The most common reason for hair loss is male and female pattern baldness (2).
Fortunately, multiple studies have found Red Light to be effective in this case. Both hair density and thickness has shown to improve with continuous usage (3).
How To Pick The Right Device For Hair Loss
It can be a bit overwhelming to navigate the red light therapy market. With so many different products, all in different price ranges, making a decision can feel impossible at times.
If you're interested in exploring red light for hair loss, we'll help you figure out what to look for in your device, to get the best results for your money.
1. Wavelengths
While different studies show varied results, the majority agrees that you should be using a wavelength of 600-830nm for hair growth (4). If the product you're looking at doesn't specify these details, it's likely because the device doesn't offer these wavelengths.
For spot targeting, bald spots as an example, the Bullet Red Light Therapy Device would be perfect. This device offers wavelengths of 630, 660, and 850 nm. The slightly larger Mini Red Light Device offers 660 and 850 nm. This would cover a larger part of your head, like your hairline.
For a larger option that can cover your entire head, we'd recommend the Demi Red Light Therapy Device. The Demi offers options of 660 and 850 nm.
2. Amount of LED lights
The amount of lights in your device will determine how wide and even the coverage will be, controlling how effective your results will be.
Compare different brands to find a device that offers the most amount of LED lights within your budget (if you wish to save some time, you'll find BON CHARGE currently has the most).
3. Debunking irradiance - What difference does it make?
While a lot of companies claim that higher irradiance gives better result, there's no real studies to back this claim. Make sure to check your sources.
Final Tips For Best Results
Once you start your hair growth journey, it's important you do it the right way.
Always follow instructions from the guidelines. The duration periods and frequency recommendations are there for a reason. We recommend you use your BON CHARGE Red Light Therapy devices for 10-20 minutes daily, for best results.
Hair growth is a slow process. Be patient, and stick to your routine. Consistency is key!
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- Lee, E. S., and Shapiro, G. A. 2012. “Introduction.” In Translational Bioinformatics. National Center for Biotechnology Information, U.S. National Library of Medicine.
- Yao, Q., Yang, Y., Wang, Y., Yu, Y., Chen, Y., and Xie, L. 2021. “An Overview of Bioinformatics Approaches in COVID-19 Research.”
- Zhou, H., Zhang, X., and Zhang, C. 2023. “Advances in Near-Infrared Fluorescence Imaging for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.”
