How to Use a Laser Comb

If you’ve purchased or are considering purchasing a laser comb, you might feel a little daunted by this strange-looking high-tech gadget. Plus, many people mistakenly assume that lasers are dangerous and that products such as this need to be wielded with extreme caution. While there are certainly safety issues that you need to take into consideration, it is no more complicated or dangerous than using, say, a blow dryer. It just takes a little getting used to. Here are the instructions for using a laser comb, as well as some information about the precautions you should take.

Steps for using a laser comb

* Step 1: First things first, use your laser comb only about three times a week, making sure to wait at least a full day between each use. Treatment takes about 10 to 15 minutes. Using it longer or more frequently isn’t going to make it more effective, so try to avoid doing so. Also remember that this is a sustained effort. In order to see results you need to keep using the gadget over time.

* Step 2: Power up. Laser combs work either with rechargeable batteries or with a plug-in power supply. It may take a few seconds to start functioning after you push the On button, so wait for the green indicator light to come on.

* Step 3: Starting at the hairline, place the comb flat on the scalp. Try to make sure that both rows of teeth touch the scalp. After four seconds, you’ll hear a beep, at which time you’ll want to move the comb half an inch. Keep doing this until you’ve made a few complete passes across the scalp. Go front to back on the first pass and side to side on the second pass. Repeat this process once.

After that, you’re done. If you have long hair, it’s a good idea to use an ordinary comb to lift your hair out of the way as you hold the laser comb to your scalp. Remember that the laser comb needs to get all the way to the roots of your hair, so having too much hair in the way is not going to help the process.

Laser comb safety

Although the laser comb is a very safe device, there are some things to keep in mind:

* Don’t shine the light from the comb into your eyes for a prolonged time. It’s not going to hurt in short bursts, but extended exposure can cause harm.
* Don’t leave the comb unattended when it’s plugged into an electrical outlet.
* Don’t use magnifying instruments with the laser, as this can cause damage to the eyes.
* Don’t use solvents in combination with the laser comb, as they can block the device from working.
* Use caution if you have a very sensitive skin type.
* As with all electrical bathroom appliances, keep it away from bathtubs and water in general.
* If you have any medical conditions that you think may complicate your laser comb usage, be sure to consult a doctor before using the device.