First things first…
$545 online
Yes, that’s right. more than $500 for the the gadget. While that’s a darn sight cheaper that a wig or surgery, it’s no small chunk of change. I’m pretty sure I could fine a better use for that kind of money.
Let’s move on…
Here’s a local news story on the HairMax Laser Comb.

Seth over at Battle Against Bald has a different video. I’ve seen some conflicting information on whether or not the “cosmetic” device has been approved for men AND women, or just men; but both videos feature women, so I’m thinking it’s safe for both.

The “HairMax LaserComb” Coming to a Walgreen’s near you!
I’m just guessing about the retail outlet. I’m not, however, making up the bit about the laser comb. The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved the “HairMax LaserComb,” manufactured by Lexington International LLC. “Laser hair therapy is the talk of the hair restoration industry today,” said David Michaels, Managing Director of the company.
The comb apparently does work. From the application filed with the FDA, “The LaserComb is indicated to promote hair growth in males with androgenetic alopecia who have Norwood Hamilton Classifications of la to V and Fitzpatrick Skin Types I …read more

Here’s a new one on me. According to this story there’s a new way to re-grow hair. All you have to do is sit down… in an ELECTRIC CHAIR!
OK, I’ve got your attention. Here’s the copy from WNEP in Pennsylvania.
Combating baldness is practically an industry unto itself. The littany of products and services aimed at getting peoples’ thinning hair thickly restored is an impressive one.
One distributor in Wichita believes he has a revolutionary item to restore hair simply. All you have to do is sit down in his chair.
The technology behind this chair has been used on chemotherapy patients …read more

From Yahoo! Finance comes this press release:
Gaunitz Hair Sciences has been granted exclusive rights to market the Erchonia THL Handheld Unit, a laser that has been scientifically tested to stimulate hair regrowth.
In the past, FDA-approved Erchonia lasers have been used to successfully treat acne, pain and reduce the recovery time for patients undergoing liposuction procedures. The new THL laser, based on years of laboratory study, produces no negative side effects. It is engineered to put extraordinarily powerful technology into the hands of those individuals wanting to grow a fuller, healthier head of hair. (link)
The laser is being combined with the …read more