Looking to stop your hair loss and regrow hair at home? Low-level laser caps and laser combs are popular, portable treatment options sought by hair loss clients worldwide.
Those who seek hair growth solutions wonder about which of these two devices works better, laser cap or a laser comb. Following are a few things taken into consideration – price, convenience and, of course, effectiveness. In this article, we will tell you several things you should know about laser therapy BEFORE you buy a comb, cap, or any other device.
1. Laser Comb vs Laser Cap - Treatment Time
Laser caps usually require 25 minutes of passive treatment, every other day, on non-consecutive days. Read more details on “How does Laser Hair Cap Work?”
Laser comb requires 8-15 minutes of active (slow combing) treatment time (depending on the device)-repeated 3 times a week.
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So, the question you need to ask yourself is:
What’s more important for you: less treatment time or less effort?
If you do not have the patience to slowly comb your hair for 8-15 minutes 3 times a week, a cap is a better choice for you (you can use the product in public without attracting unwanted attention). The hands-free design prevents hand and arm fatigue from having to slowly work a comb through your scalp.
2. Laser Comb vs Laser Cap - Technology
The technology behind both systems is the same. Both hair growth devices are based on the same proven technology - using the technology of low level laser therapy (LLLT) to let laser light energy stimulate the hair follicle and revitalize the hair growth. Laser therapy can definitely help slow the progression of pattern hair loss, PROVEN to treat hair loss.
A laser comb (take ReHair Laser Comb for example) has 16 laser diodes (8 in a row). while a laser cap has more laser diodes (88 diodes, 160 diodes and 272 diodes for your choice) so the light can cover more hair than the laser emitted by the comb. More power leads to better results.
Laser cap might get the hair flattened and block some of the incoming laser light, while laser comb allows the laser light to have direct contact with the scalp. So for those with longer hair, a laser comb might work better because it has “teeth” to part the hair and allows for better light reach.
For those with short hair, a laser cap will be a better choice.
3. Laser Comb vs Laser Cap - Cost
Most people prefer laser caps because they are easy to use however they are generally much more expensive than laser comb. ReHair® Laser cap with 272 diodes costs $599 (it is more cost-effective than other laser cap devices sold on the market). A laser cap provides a better overall treatment option, if you have that budget.
If your main concern is the price - laser combs seems affordable for most people (ReHair® Laser comb with durable design costs only $149). They will make a great first try to see if LLLT for hair loss works for you.
4. Laser Comb vs Laser Cap - Convenience
A laser cap will provide more area coverage and is way more convenient because it’s hands-free, allowing you the convenience to use it anywhere. This is a big plus because it means you can carry it with your daily life without detection or disruption - with its hands-free operation and discreet profile.
Laser comb: it can be tiresome using your arm bursh for 20 minutes in order to let your hair get enough time. If you feel like it is not a convenient way and laser combs become a burden then go with a laser cap.
Conclusion
Adding LLLT to your treatment routine wouldn’t hurt, and there’s a pretty good chance laser therapy can help you maintain your hair, at the very least.
Laser cap might get the hair flattened and block some of the incoming laser light, while laser comb allows the laser light to have direct contact with the scalp. So for those with longer hair, a laser comb might work better because it has “teeth” to part the hair and allows for better light reach.