Hey, I can't blame you for trying something like this for free (and no side effects, hopefully), but really, why on earth do you need hair anyway? Baldness is a sign of major macho-ness, you know, so just leave your head alone and give the chicks what they want!

I'm in awe of your personal courage and dedication to science. And your shiny scalp.

Wow. Lasers are so disappointing. What ever happened to death rays? Now they are actually bringing things back to life? Sad, sad.

I'm with Jim on this one. Screw this regenerative stuff, where's my phaser?!

Ah well, either way, good luck Dan!

It certainly does have a side effect...$545.

This is snake oil!

Good luck. I will be watching with interest. I have to admit that if it works and the price comes down a chunk I would buy one. Baldness is not killing me, however I have been buzzing my head for years now and it would be nice to have something to style once in a while.

Hold off on those snake oil claims. We are still testing. In three months my head will speak for itself.

It does that sometimes.

Had heard about this while back. Always wanted to find someone that actually used it. Have a full head of hair here and wanted to know options (just in case). Thanks for doing the test. Hope it works out for you.

Dan,
Good luck. Don't know if 10 % is cost effective, but depending on how vain a person is, how much hair they have already, 10% might be just what the doctor ordered. Although, I still kinda like the idea of "low maintenance" for my head. :)

Rogaine and Propecia only work for crown hair loss generally, not for that "widow's peak." So if the laser works for the whole head, this is a significant improvement. As for cost, put it in perspective: a 3-month supply of Rogaine costs around $45 to $50, I think, which makes it about $180-$200 a year, so the laser's cost is equal to about that for about 3 years or so of Rogaine. One can get a generic version for about half to two-thirds of the cost of Rogaine, however, so the comparison isn't wholly valid.

Hi -- I'm Bill Brown, and I work at Lexington International, the manufacturer of the *official* HairMax LaserComb (please don't be confused by imitators). I was thrilled to read this post and wish Dan Costa tons of success with using the Official HairMax LaserComb.

Thanks too for all the comments from other readers; to clarify one poster's comments though, this isn't "snake oil" -- in fact, the executives of Lexington have conducted several double-blind clinical trials over the past 7 years, and the data reveals actual original terminal hair growth of an average of 19 terminal strands per square centimeter for our test subjects. That's real human hair growth.

Importantly, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took several years and carefully reviewed our submitted research, ultimately providing official clearance unique to our product -- in fact, the HairMax LaserComb stands out as the only proven drug-free alternative to hair loss.

Also, we do have solutions that are priced less than the $545 Premium Edition (which has 9 lasers); our HairMax LaserComb SE, about 30% smaller in size, has 5 lasers, and is available for as low as $395.00. For customers who don't mind reconditioned models (which meet our quality standards), there are also inexpensive units of each model available through our eBay store. Money-back guarantees back-up all Official HairMax LaserComb products if you are not satisfied for any reason.

I would be pleased to try to answer any questions in an open and honest way if I can -- thank you to everyone for your interest in these kinds of solutions, and good luck to Dan.

Bill Brown
bb@lasercomb.net

Okay, so if I take a bunch of cheap pointers and use a fat rubberband, can't I do this a whole lot cheaper than this $545 (egad!) toy? That might work out to $54.50...or 10% of the cost of the 10% success...oh, you get the idea!

I tried this product last year and stopped doing it after two weeks because I started wondering whether I'm wasting my time or not (the occasional reflection from the mirror into my eyes was also a concern, stay away from mirrors!). Now all I'm sure that was wasted was my money if I don't at least try this again. So, thanks from one Dan to another Dan for reminding me that I have this thing, and if you get some good results, I'm definitely going to go dig it up out of my closet. If you don't get good results, at least you've reminded me that I have it and I should sell it on eBay.

Dan, I have a scalp similar to yours. I will be reading this page monthly. I would buy the LaserComb if it was under $100, but at $500+, I have other priorities. One thing you may want to consider: Take pics monthly after using a hairclipper at a predetermined setting. Ex. On the 1st of every month, use setting #2 and cut your hair (+wash+dry ofcourse), then take your monthly pic from the same angle as the month before. That way, we will be able to compare pics objectively over a period of many months (hopefully at least 6mos to a year). It's too bad that the Hairmax study didn't use a more scientific/objective method (in addition to counting hair). Also, thanks for making the results public. Looking forward to seeing the pics!

If this is not a scam, I will order HairMax LaserComb SE. Is there anyone here who found this product beneficial? Please e-mail me. Thanks.

In doing a little research I learned that there are a LOT of products like this one on the market. From what I've learned though it seems as though the LaserComb actually uses mirrors to refract ONE single laser. I think I am going to look into some of the other products that don't have the marketing behind them but are better products with more full power lasers and are even cheaper...I am waiting to see how this goes though!!

Actually, I looked into what kind of FDA approval this device received and what I learned is quite interesting.

When the FDA approves medical devices the process can be much different than the process for pharmaceuticals. On May 28th, 1976, the FDA was given authority over medical devices in the US through the Medical Device Ammendment and with the large number of medical devices already on the market the FDA simply grandfathered them in. Since then, any new product that has basically the same engineering makeup of any product that was grandfathered is granted FDA approval REGARDLESS of it's efficacy therefore the approval means that the product won't harm you and that is about it. There is no evaluation for actuall effectiveness even if clinical data is submitted. Products similar to this have been around for a long time.

Does this mean the product won't work? No, not necessarily. It just means that claims of efficacy for products are not validated by the FDA per the Medical Device Ammendment, only the safety. Any product that is submitted for approval that has new and previously unused technology does have to undergo more rigorous review. If anyone wants to look it up, just Google FDA 510(K) to find out for yourself.

Dan,

Best of luck to you in your battle against bald. I've been blogging about your test, as well as other bloggers tests of the HairMax laser comb. It's an interesting product and I'm excited to watch your results grow.

That said, you failed to mention hair restoration surgery as another approved and proven method for regrowing lost hair. I went the hair restoration surgery and have blogged about it ever since at BattleAgainstBald.com

Best,
-Seth

Some people are always pessimistic on products and rightfully so with non working products like avacor, etc. But this product seems ,from the studies and years of use in Europe , of a lser, to work. I have a background in science and in pharmaceuticals and are always annoyed at people who rush to judgement when they say a product is snake oil. These people usually have no clinical science background, have not used the product or correctly, and most of all have to studies showing it doesnt work. When there are studies showing it does. Very funny.

You are going to feel like a fool for spending that kind of cash on a fancy comb-shaped flashlight friend.

Cut your losses and buy a $0.25 razor already. Shucks, you may even find you attract a lady or two. Remember, "sexiness" is an attitude. Go get 'em killah.

FDA does not say that the device will regrow your hair. It says it won't damage your body. That's all.

I'm only 21 and already have thinning hair and bald spots. I've been researching for about 3 months now and I think I have a pretty solid product, I've talked to people that have used it and they all say it works. This is a blurb I found about them online: The HairRejuvenator. If you're a guy with male pattern baldness or a woman with problematic or thinning hair, HairRejuvenator can literally work wonders. The Laser handheld device is the most advanced Low Level Laser Therapy ( LLLT ) Laser brush on the market today, used for natural hair stimulation and rejuvenation. The Hair Rejuvenator Laser Handheld has a patent pending multibeam power intensity control and convergence Laser delivery system and is first in the industry to utilize 9 class 3R IEC or IIIa FDA compliant Lasers modules. This handheld, battery operated, cordless Laser brush device improves and promotes healthier nutritional environment for your hair and skin to revitalize and improve the quality of your terminal hair over time and is a drug-free alternative to minoxidil, ( marketed under the name Rogaine ), Propecia, Finasteride Provillus, Profollica, Tricomin, Chamonix, Revita, Revivogen, Advecia, Avacor, Kevis, Avacorus, Procerin and other pharmacological hair loss treatment remedies that may regrow hair or impede the dihydrotestosterone ( DHT ) enzyme.With this revolutionary device, there is no longer a need for invasive, expensive hair procedures such as hair transplants or hair weaves and hair wigs. On January 18, 2007, the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of a LLLT device to stimulate and promote hair growth. Clinical trials showed a 93.5% success rate with an average of 19 new terminal hairs per square centimeter increase; hair thickness and tinsel strength also increase which further warrants the FDA's approval, indicating that LLLT technology will promote hair regrowth.
Check them out at www.hairrejuvenator.com

hello dan!
what happened? where are the results?
keep us posted man...(before i use my mortgage payment for that lasercomb :)
miguel

Hi Dan!

I'm wondering if you're still using the HairMax Laser Comb and if you have seen any results after three months.

Thank you in advance Attila

Hiya Dan,
So, what's the verdict? Is there a Part 2? Can't wait to hear your experience.

cealie

Dan
It's been 4 months.
Please post something soon.
We only just heard about the HairMax and would like to hear back from people who actually tried it.
If anyone else knows anymore info or other blogs, please post them here.
thanks
denise

Dan,
What's up with the result? Is it working or not? Did the laser kill you? Post something quick, please...
BW

Let us know Dan if you have had positive results. I am thinking about purchasing one, but I don't want to make a decision I would regret.

I was facing hair loss problem .... I searched on internet I got information about treatment of hair loss. Propecia and Rogaine are FDA approved medicine.

http://www.findhairhelp.com/

Hi Dan, Did the lasers help you get more hair? Please let me know.

Looks as if the laser comb has either killed Dan or fried his brain. Too bad, I was looking forward to his reports.God bless Dan for being our test subject and now we know to stay away from lasers on our head.R.I.P.

AFRAID I HAVE SOME BAD NEWS. Im Dans neighbor. The other night my wife and I were sitting around our pool when I heard Dans smoke alarms going off in his house. We quickly ran inside Dans house to find Dan sitting in a chair dead, with a laser comb seared to his head. We will all miss him and his heroic self testing. We did notice that at the veiwing he seemed to have a little more hair around the wound on his head.

Is it true than Dan is now brain dead and can't post anymore due to the Laser Comb?
:)

Poor Dan, another person dead from Laser Fried Brain syndrom.

RIP buddy.

I have been using the lasercomb for 3-4 years now, and I reckon I would be alot balder than I am now...

I don't use anyother suppliments, but i do scalp massage by grabbing my hair and pulling on it!!! There are tuts on the net, think it is called the russian scalp massage, or something like this. It helps the lasercomb treatment no end.

Proof HairMax is a Scam:

U.S. Regulators have warned Lexington International, the makers of the highly touted and controversial HairMax LaserComb, to shape up or ship out.

http://www.thebaldtruth.com/news/fda-warning-letter-hairmax-lasercomb/

I wonder If Dan was paid some money to stop posting his (possible) lack of results...