Frequently Asked Questions
The questions you actually want answered — no fluff, no deflection.
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Yes — but let's be honest about what that means. Red light therapy (photobiomodulation) is not a miracle cure. What it does is deliver low-level wavelengths of light directly to the scalp, which research shows can stimulate hair follicles that have miniaturised due to DHT sensitivity, improving their ability to stay in the growth phase longer.
The results are real, but they are gradual. You're working with your biology, not against it. Most people see a reduction in shedding first, followed by thicker regrowth over time — not overnight transformation.
"Hair follicles don't die overnight — and they don't revive overnight either. Consistency is the mechanism."
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Photobiomodulation (PBM) for hair loss is one of the better-studied areas in non-pharmaceutical hair restoration. A 2013 randomised controlled trial published in the American Journal of Clinical Dermatology found a 39% increase in hair growth in men using a laser hair growth device versus placebo after 26 weeks.
The FDA has cleared multiple LLLT (low-level laser therapy) devices for hair loss — the science here isn't fringe. The Infraloss Cap uses wavelengths in the clinically studied 630–670nm red light range, which is where the evidence is concentrated.
It's not a pharmaceutical, which means the trial pool is smaller than something like finasteride — but the mechanism is understood, the safety profile is excellent, and the results across multiple peer-reviewed studies are consistent.
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Weeks 1–4: You likely won't see visible change yet, but the biology is shifting. Follicle stimulation has begun. Some users notice slightly less hair in the shower drain.
Weeks 5–8: Reduced shedding becomes more noticeable. Scalp health often improves — less irritation, less oiliness around the hairline.
Weeks 9–12: Fine new growth can appear, often at the temples and crown first. It starts as soft, thin strands — this is follicle reactivation in progress.
Months 4–6: The most meaningful visual changes happen here as new growth thickens and matures.
Hair grows roughly 1cm per month. Real, visible density takes time to accumulate — that's not a flaw in the technology, it's just biology.
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We offer a 90-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If you've used the cap consistently for 90 days and seen nothing — contact us and we'll refund you in full. We say this because we're confident in the product, not just because it sounds good.
That said, red light therapy works best on follicles that are miniaturised but not completely dead. If hair loss is very advanced — particularly if the scalp is completely smooth in an area — the follicles there may be beyond recovery regardless of treatment.
For most men who start from the point of noticeable thinning, the chances of seeing a result are strong. The earlier you start, the better.
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Red light therapy at the wavelengths and power levels used in the Infraloss Cap is non-thermal and non-ionising — it doesn't heat tissue and doesn't carry the risks associated with UV exposure. The FDA has cleared LLLT devices for hair growth specifically because the safety profile is well established across decades of clinical use.
There are no reported cases of scalp damage from correctly used low-level red light devices. You won't burn, irritate, or scar your scalp with consistent use as directed.
The only contraindication is light sensitivity conditions or photosensitising medications — in that case, speak to your GP before use.
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Minoxidil and finasteride are pharmaceutical interventions with documented side effects — including sexual dysfunction with finasteride, and scalp irritation, unwanted facial hair growth, and initial shedding with minoxidil. Both also require indefinite use: stop taking them and you lose the gains.
Red light therapy works differently. Rather than altering hormones or forcing blood flow artificially, it works at a cellular level — improving mitochondrial function in hair follicles so they can sustain the growth phase more effectively on their own.
Many men use the Infraloss Cap alongside minoxidil or finasteride for a compounded effect. Others prefer it as a drug-free standalone option. Either way, you're not choosing between approaches — you're choosing what works for your body and your risk tolerance.
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Clinic-grade LLLT sessions cost £60–£100 per visit, and most protocols recommend 2–3 sessions per week. A single month of clinic treatment costs more than the Infraloss Cap — and then you have to keep paying every month.
The cap pays for itself within weeks and then works for you indefinitely. At £139, that's less than £1.30 per day over a 90-day trial period — with the option of a full refund if it doesn't deliver.
Cheaper alternatives typically use fewer, lower-power LEDs and don't deliver sufficient photon energy to the follicle to trigger a meaningful response. The dosage matters as much as the wavelength.
You're not paying for branding. You're paying for the correct light output, at the right wavelength, across enough coverage area — which is what the research is actually based on.