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Lab Rat: HairMax Laser Comb Final Results

Louis Ramirez — Fri, 04 May 2007 11:30:43 EDT

Okay, so technically it's been over a month (6 weeks plus a few days) since I started using the HairMax laser comb. I started back on March 23rd and did my final sweep this past Wed. The results? Well, as you can see there are none. My hair has grown, yes, but only from the sides and that's because I haven't had a haircut in over a month. The bald spot is precisely the same as it was in March. The lonely strands still look lonely and the bald spot looks no smaller. So fellas, take it from me. You're better off stashing your $400 'cause the lasers (no matter how many you use) are gonna do squat. Good luck to our friend, Dan. It's looking bleak, bro. – Louis Ramirez with video by Richard Blakeley

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Lab Rat: HairMax Laser Comb Week 4—Scalp Looks the Same

Louis Ramirez — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 16:42:35 EDT

Okay, so it's been four full weeks since I started using the HairMax laser comb to, uh, buff up my hair. Since the last video, I haven't noticed any difference, but next week is the big week. Week 5-6 is when the manual says I will notice a difference. I'll let you guys be the judge of that when we post our video next Friday. Meanwhile, Dan Costa over at Gear Log has put his noggin' on the line too. He's on week 2 of his HairMax adventure. Good luck, bro! If we both fail, we'll duct-tape both combs and create an uber-laser comb. – Louis Ramirez

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Lab Rat: HairMax Laser Comb Week 2—Still No Hair

Louis Ramirez — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:49:38 EDT

So it's been two week since I started using the HairMax laser comb to ~~regrow~~ rejuvenate my once luscious locks of hair and so far, well, as you can see—nothing. The company recommends using it 3x a week for 10-15 minutes. I've been using it 4x a week (I'm in a rush) usually at the end of my day for about 12 minutes. My arm has gotten stronger from combing my hair for that long, otherwise no side effects, no changes, nothing. – Louis Ramirez with video by Richard Blakeley

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Lab Rat: Heads On with the Laser Comb

Louis Ramirez — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 17:47:16 EDT

Here at Giz we test a lot of gadgets, but it's not often we get to test them out on ourselves. Enter the HairMax laser comb. Thanks to my ~~dad's~~ mom's genes and my soon-to-be-bald noggin', I'm the perfect guy to test it. So, what was it like? Well, it didn't burn, smoke, or sear my scalp (it's FDA-approved afterall). To be honest, I didn't feel a thing (not that you're supposed to). Though this I will say: My arm got tired very fast after holding it up for 15 minutes. We'll keep you updated on any, uh, growths. Otherwise, Gillette razor it is. – Louis Ramirez with Video by Richard Blakeley

Hands On with the HairMax Laser Comb

Louis Ramirez — Thu, 15 Mar 2007 13:57:27 EDT

They say balding guys will do anything to keep the hair on their head from falling, but does anything include throwing $400 down on a laser comb? Albeit, an FDA-approved laser comb? Cause that's the starting price for the HairMax Laser Comb, which claims to stimulate and maintain your mane before it withers down to a few strands. We hit up the HairMax launch party last night and not only did we snag a comb, but we also got some impressions of it for you guys...

First of all, there are two versions of the comb. There's a compact version ($395) and a premium version ($545), the difference between the two is in the number of lasers (the premium has 9 whereas the compact has 5). The comb isn't battery-operated, but instead needs to be plugged in while brushing your hairless head. They recommend you brush for 10-15 minutes a day. As for the lasers, well, without being a laser expert, I can tell you they're like the ones you'd find on a pointing device. Stay tuned as we put our scalp on the line all in the name of science. – Louis Ramirez

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