I have the Irestore pro and I love it! I’m 74. My whole life I’ve had fine hair but lots of it. I started thinning in my late fifties. Ive been using the Irestore faithfully for about 3 months and definitely see the difference. Not only do I have baby hair coming in, it’s coming back in my natural color and not gray! I don’t feel it’s inconvenient to use it at all. I use it in the evening when I’m watching tv or on my ipad. I’ll never be without it!
Thank you so much for sharing this!! It is so important that people can see BOTH sides to products like this. It will absolutely work for some and I believe that, and for others it won't but the reason it won't are hard to determine.... I'm so glad it works for you!!
I know, I don't even know why I purchased the battery pack because the Bold and the Beautiful stays on for 30 minutes and I just put it on and I am distracted until that show goes off but the device goes off 5 minutes earlier.
I returned mine after 6 months because I didn’t see a difference and I was going out of the country for the summer. Fabulous company.. no problems at all
I have the IRestore Pro and have been using it for about a year. It's working for me but I think you need realistic expectations. I will never have the hair I once did but it is filling in enough that I feel more confident. By the way, there is a rechargeable battery pack option. No need to be tethered. 25 min every other day is a breeze. It never felt heavy to wear. Years ago I asked my dermatologist about it and he said dont waste your money. Im so sorry i listened to him but finally took a chance because of the great return policy.
My dermatologist said the same thing, "don't waste your money". So glad to hear that he/she was wrong for you and that it worked. Now, I'm rethinking whether to get it or not.
I decided not to listen to my dermatologist either who had never taken blood work or anything that I felt would have been helpful to determine what's going on so I'm treating myself. At the very least, I'm hopefully it will grow the hair that I have and then I'll just have more to come over the area that I don't. Everyone should realize that shedding can possibly occur initially which might be frightening but it is what is expected and it is what we're going to shed anyway. I'm hoping that I have passed my shed phase and won't have to go through that. I've only used it three times so far and the fourth time will be today using it every other day as instructed
You look extremly pretty, gorgeous with or without hairs, beauty queen ;) I am a youngman, I would love and dream having such a vibrant, grateful and beautiful lady like you. But yes, as a youngman I did also became pretty insecure when I lost up to 80% all over my scalp (side, front, upper,crown) and my the hairs I still had didnt even grow anymore. So a huge ''problem''. But by using a laser helmet (a cheap helmet) I thank God grew all my hairs back, very thick and I am still shocked and crying :) Btw, I lost my hairs due to major stress back in 2019, in the past months I grew all my hairs back. This ilness is called Telogen Effluvium. Without this helmet it would never grow back as it did now. I used minoxidil, dermaroller etc, nothing really worked.
The thing to keep in mind with using light or laser to stimulate hair growth is that it is going to increase the amount of hair by around 20%. So if you are down to 80% of what you started with, you might get back to 80% + 20% of 80% = 96%. But if you're down to 50% of what you started with, you might get back to 50% + 20% of 50% = 60%. So it really depends on how much hair you have when you start. It also depends on your age, the cause of your hair loss and whether any underlying causes are still active.
I’m 60 and I have had PCOS related hair loss since I was in my late 20’s. Over time, the follicles miniaturize and die. Nothing will bring it back at this point being so far along except a beautiful wig. Someone early on may benefit more though. If I were younger I’d give it a try.
I agree. I have very little hair on the top of my head. I doubt whether it's going to help me enough to not wear a wig anymore. At 71 years if age I have given up hope.
I bought the Pro model on a Black Friday probably two years ago. Since my 20's I've noticed a lack of hair in the temple area (mostly noticeable when pulling my hair back into a pony tail.) After wearing and using the Pro, I do notice super-fine baby hairs on the temple area coming in. They will never be long, lush hairs, but I guess it could be called re-growth. An interesting note: despite going gray in the usual areas: along forehead, front of ears etc, these baby hairs are not gray!
That is so interesting! I gave this to my son, who is 23 and losing his hair. He has been trying something called Keeps, and I hope this will be a good addition to his plan. Unfortunately, neither his dad nor I had good hair, and he got the bad hair gene, lol.
I've heard other people say that their gray hair started to grow back in Brown but I wonder what happens if you use it, gray hair or not, and you have blonde hair. I guess I wouldn't care if my hair came back in brown as long as my hair came back in.
Thank for this review! I've been wanting to try the iRestore but it's so EXPENSIVE & I'm 72 but my hair loss has gotten so much worse this last year. I love my bio hair which is wavy/curly and I basically scrunch, air dry & go! Yeah it gets frizzy but that adds to the volume & I can just spritz with a little water refresh the waves & curls so easily! I used to have super thick hair so now I feel bald & don't want to be seen in public with it. If I wear a wig, I feel like everyone is thinking "wig" even though I like some of them but I feel very self conscious in them, plus they are not all the same color or style, so that makes it more obvious. I really don't want to say goodbye to my bio hair.😪, but maybe it's inevitable? I feel it makes me look so much older with thin balding hair & my husband looks ver young & he likes for me to look as nice as possible. I do notice other older women wearing their thin bio hair. Maybe if I had friends who wore wigs it wouldn't be so bad. I don't have anyone to get a second opinion on if something looks wiggy. Sorry this is so long!!! Appreciate you wig sister! ❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for your hair loss! What to do about it is such a dilemma. Sending you hugs! If we lived near each other, I would gladly be your person and would be honest, but unfortunately, it's hard to tell over video.... wigs can look great in pictures and videos and different in person. All I can say is that people who know me in real life and know I wear wigs are always shocked how real they look. I've even had friends ask me if my hair had grown back when they see me, thinking there is no way it could be a wig. And this is people who know! ❤️
Miss Kitty, I have the same problem, I’m 64. Have always had thin fine hair, but due to the hair loss, I now wear hats or beanies with bangs pulled from way up high on my head. I have one nice wig, but after I wore it for a few months years ago, put it away. It’s hot and itchy and I really can’t tolerate it!
Maybe consider wigs to be fun accessories. And use the wigs in all colors to show your friends it is a humor and you acknowledge you wear wigs for fun.
@@elizabethconnolly3260 I don't like hats. Lol I do wear hats in the summer but it's difficult in the car cuz they hit the head bumper. They aren't flattering on me and ot can be very windy here alot which almost lost my hat a few times!
I have the Elite iRestore w/ battery pack that I bought back when it first came out for $600. And you are right that maintaining the motivation to continue to use it was a struggle because it seems to take so long to see results and I would give up. But since then I have changed my diet (on Keto lost 80 lbs - low carb, no sugar, seed oils or processed food) and improved my health so decided to give it another try. I usually wear it at night before going to bed and that helps with being consistent. I also take some hair vitamins I get from Codeage and use the iRestore products. And I still wear my wigs too. I am seeing some baby hairs appear right behind my hairline and that is encouraging me to continue. Hope you continue to let us know your progress. This video was very timely for me...thanks!
I'm thrilled to hear this!! I am contemplating starting Keto (on my way to Carnivore)... congratulations on your commitment and success with it! That is impressive!
Thank you for your time to do this video. Anyone woukd like to try it, but the cost is high. Especially after a person has spent alot of money on finding the right wig/wigs.
I hear from so many people who are not ready to tackle wigs yet and would just like some solutions to grow their hair back. Hair loss can be so hard, and there is no one right solution for everyone. Solving it is expensive no matter what path you take ❤️
Thanks Denise all I can say is thank goodness for wigs and toppers. But thanks for this review it might help someone and I know that's what your all about 💖
I really enjoy your videos. I learn a lot and I think you are honest and trustworthy. I don’t say that lightly. I was very surprised when you said you are 51 years old. I was thinking you were between 30 & 35. You don’t have a crease or a wrinkle! Thanks again for your hard work and clear teaching. I am just starting to wear wigs and having fun. I felt like a phoney at first but I am over that and enjoying the freedom of being able to comb my hair the night before and just put it on and go whenever I want to the next day. ❤
For me it has help to the point that others has commented that my hair looks fuller. I also see less scalp when it’s wet. It’s not as full as before but it looks fuller than before. I paired that we good nutrition and stop sugar.
I was super curious of your results, & I thank you for doing the honest review. Once upon a time, I would have jumped at the chance to grow my hair back! Now I love my life more with wigs than I ever loved my own hair, & am so much happier. 😊 I hope your video will help someone, because I used to be that someone who was desperate for a solution . Thanks for all you do! 🧡
Wigs have been wonderful and maybe have even spoiled me. I enjoy not having to make shop appts for cuts. I just chop my own hair off and have gotten pretty good at getting it shaped ok so I can wear a baseball cap so if I am just running a car errand like grocery pickup. Atone point last summer, I was really hot and ended up chopping it all short. My plan was to buzz cut it but almost immediately I regretted it because it is much easier to keep the longer hairs back with the wig grip and clip the rest out of the way rather than having short hair around my face. I figure the money I save at a salon can easily get me a new wig a year if I want.
I wear a wig too! I love them, its quick and easy and makes getting ready each day a lot more fun. But yep I’d love to grow my hair and fill in some thin spots for sure.
I love wigs, you can have any style and color you want. When you style and color biohair, you damage the hair. Wigs give you freedom to change your look.
So sorry to hear about your dad and you do not look 51 years old, you look as though you're in your thirties . I just purchased this device and have used it three times so far, I purchased the battery pack with it so that I can walk around and do things while wearing it and it's a breeze. Mine does get a little warm, lukewarm and it was tight on my head but they will send you smaller pads to change that out or larger pads if it's too loose on your head. You look lovely in your wig, I have one too, but if you decide to try again getting that battery pack might make it a little easier for you to remain consistent. All things are possible. Merry christmas!😉🎄🎁
My hair is very fine and very thin. I do not feel attractive with my Bio hair. I was hoping my hair would just all fall out I would be happy if it did. You are sooo pretty with all of the wigs I saw. Just stay with your wigs. God Bless.
I am a woman despite the name. At 46- ish. Started to lose my hair. Like my mom did. It’s been 2 years. No bald spots anymore. I went to get my haircut last year and they were wondering why the ends of my hair were so much thinner than the rest of my growth. I know it’s expensive but it actually does work. It’s devastating to start losing hair for a man and especially a woman. I didn’t use anything else just the helmet. I call it my space ball hat. But it was worth every penny. I bought the professional. I had all over thinning but at crown I did have bald patches. They are gone now. 25 minutes every other day is worth it. I have the same battery pack and still works and holds charge. Easy. Also i recently started to use Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo because it does block some chemicals that can cause hair thinning but only recently did I find out about it. I no longer worry about having to style my hair and cover my bald spots. My best friend finally told me she was concerned when she saw how I was going bald and she now has bought one for herself. She just bought it but I can say it worked for me amazingly and I was not paid or given anything for this review. It does take time. So keep at it for a year at least. Take your own before and after pics. See for yourself.
Someone else just told me her dermatologist said the same thing,. But she bought the pro anyway to try because of the return policy and it is working for her. My experience with doctors which include dermatologist is they don't know everything about everything. That said, This definitely will not work for everyone just like it didn't really work for me.
I used the iRestore Essential for a week then exchanged it for the iRestore Professional. Both helmets were comfortable. It took about 5 minutes to get used to it the first time, but after that I had no trouble. I would say the Professional fit my head better than the Essential model, but was slightly hotter. I wear it with the portable battery so I can move around. The portable battery works great - it clips to a belt or a waistband. Then you are not tethered to an outlet for the 25 minutes.
It is Ellen Wille Lia II.... I did modify her a little. Here is my review ua-cam.com/video/QbOjUv6eBKk/v-deo.html and here is the Tip Tuesday Modification ua-cam.com/video/uuwQNZrL6iY/v-deo.html
I’m using the IRestore Professional, but I bought the battery pack. I can walk around and do things with it on. I also take oral minoxidil 2.5 mg once a day. Topical minoxidil caused itching so my dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil. My hairline has really filled in using both products. I still wear my wigs because I’ve only been using both for 6 months.
I didn't know they had a battery pack... great idea!! I'm thrilled to hear about your results. My son is taking an oral product from Keeps and they also have a foam that he uses. I am giving him this as well to see if it will work better for him. If it will work for anyone then it should work for him, he is only 23 and just starting out with hair loss. Hugs, Teena! Thank you for sharing!
My friend purchased this and used this for almost one year. She faithfully wore it. She said it did nothing to restore any of her extremely thinning hair. She sent it back and got a full refund.
Hi Denise, I own the irestore pro model. I used it faithfully for ten months. Unfortunately it didn’t help me. I do believe it may help some people. I don’t think it’s a fad. I would be willing to sell mine but not too sure how to go about it. Hair loss is such an individual thing as you know. Thanks for the video Denise
Nice. You can return it if it is within 12 months of purchase. If not, there are a lot of us, me included, that might want to buy it and see if it works for us.
@@lynnferguson7349 I’m in Canada. Not sure how we would go about it but I am willing to sell. It is true about the refund except they take a 20 percent restocking fee. I made a deal & bought it right out.
I'm with you, I definitely think this will work for someone. As a matter of fact, i've already heard from about ten women who it has worked for so I know that it works, just not for everyone. You can try selling it on eBay or poshmark, or since it is still within the return window, you can just choose to return it.
Thank you for this video. You are so sweet to have done this video to encourage folks at all different places, with different motivations. Really cool vid. ❤️
I began having hair loss a few years after menopause. My hormones had changed and I was not on hormone replacement therapy. I watched the hair loss progress for 4 years. Then I started oral finasteride 2.5 mg a day, tooical minoxidil 5% once a day (but sometimes skipped days), and iRestore. I am getting regrowth where I had lost hair. I will switch to dutasteride when I use up finasteride because it is more effective. I was thinking of adding microneedling, but at this point the regrowth is good so I don"t need to add another treatment.
@@julietchu7008 so a little bit more than what the company would charge during the Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday sales. My cost was less than that but I also ordered the battery pack and it's a free gift I got the shampoo the conditioner the serum the vitamins and one other thing not quite certain what that is however I'm not using the other things initially I just want to try the helmet first all by itself using my usual Hair Care items and taking biotin which is the only thing I have ever been told to take without any blood testing to find out if I was biotin deficient
I purchased one almost a year and a half ago. It did not work at all, not one bit, for me and I recently just stopped using it. Guess it works for some and not others. For me, it was a colossal waste of money, time and effort.
I have heard theradome pro is a lot more effective than irestore, but I haven't tried either so I have no personal experience and I am not sure whether to trust the reviews. I am guessing one or the other may work better for an individual depending on your own loss.
My experience with the iRestore Pro... after one year not a single Improvement (BTW... I'm 67). I contacted the company to return it and they talked me into trying it for an extra 6 months. Still no growth. The only thing I've noticed is I'm having less shedding of hair. I went to the hairdresser a week ago and she said saw no improvement as well. I don't know if I should keep using it to stop the shedding OR if it is even a factor in the less shedding of hair. I'm confused what to do.
I just love you, but I think this is not something I need to try. I would love to have my hair back, but this seems like a frustrating try. Thank you though!
It definitely isn't for everyone, just like it really wasn't for me.... But I hear from so many who are willing to try anything but wigs. I tried this, and made this video with them in mind. ❤️
I don’t think it will work for me - the dermatologist gave me shots in my follicles - the hair came back as peach fuss them it fell out! I have comes to terms of being bald🤪
I tried the iRestore Professional 282 Model for almost a year. I used the laser very consistently every other day as directed; I only missed using it a few times. I did not experience any regrowth of my hair. I have scarring alopecia; this is a very difficult kind of hair loss to treat. It might work for someone else; but, it did not work for me.
I'm so sorry it did not work for you. Their literature says that it works for androgenic alopecia, but doesn't make any claims for any other type. Were you able to take advantage of the return policy?
@@heywigsister LOL! No, I am still using it. I'm the optimist; I am hoping it will work. Actually my husband and the women that cuts my hair have told me my hair appears less thin. I see that improve somewhat; but, I wish it were a lot more. When I go out; I still wear wigs.
It is Ellen Wille Lia II.... I did modify her a little. Here is my review ua-cam.com/video/QbOjUv6eBKk/v-deo.html and here is the Tip Tuesday Modification ua-cam.com/video/uuwQNZrL6iY/v-deo.html
Great review thank you for your honesty. I love your vids but hey if you not using it anymore and it’s collecting dust think u can sell it to me 😅 I have had hair loss since 21 due to glue in hair extensions and it’s horrible I love wigs but I wish my own hair can get restored. Lol
Does the foam part make a dent on your forehead? I'm using the cappillus laser cap which I realize is a different brand but it was the one my dermatologist recommended. I appreciated your review of I restore. It's the most comprehensive one I have heard. I have scarring alopecia and my dermatologist said that though they say scarring alopecia doesn't grow back sometimes it does with various treatments so I figured I would try it. Im using minoxidil in tandem. As others have commented if there is a big hair loss don't expect the moon but I have been using it 3 1/2 months and I think that it has boosted my hair growth. I wear wigs but I feel like if there is a chance for more hair regroth it's worth a try
I was also told that I have scarring Alopecia but I also know that some of the studies say that the helmet has worked on some people with scarring Alopecia. I also know what I see and I see follicles with little earbuds in the areas where I am supposedly scarred and I don't know why someone can't possibly have two types of alopecia so I think it's worth my while to try the laser cap if only to thicken up the hair that I do have which I keep very long just to use to cover the crown area if needed. I don't trust anyone to trim my hair anymore because they take too much off and it may not sufficiently cover what I want to try and cover
Yes, unfortunately anything that grows back your hair will need to be continued forever. That's the drawback of these things but hey, if they work that is great!!
You should use it as recommended in order to get the best results. I don’t know if you can reduce frequency once you achieve the results you are looking for, but I believe that for those that this actually works, it is about both regrowing the hair and preventing future hair loss so frequency is key.
CAUTION: iRestore DOES NOT HONOR returns unless purchased from it's website or Amazon. Was told so sad too bad. Checking if this is legal, nothing on the box to indicate you're screwed if you didn't purchase from select sellers.
I purchased mine from costco for $629 and it sat in the box for over a year. Never used so I returned it. I just repurchased it again and now I use it ever other day. The price includes an additional battery pack ($65) and the serum. Great price at costco but now its back to its regular price of $900+.
It is supposed to be used every other day for 25 minutes. That’s what I do. I feel bad hearing about some not having the results I have had. Faithful user for 2 years and my I have no more bald spots. I’m not sure why you can’t use it every day - I just went by the recommended use. They do have a new version that is more expensive and you wear it every day for 12 minutes. So I don’t understand that and I did contact company about it on a chat and didn’t get a proper answer. The 25 minutes goes by quick with the battery pack and I like every other day. I never got answer but I did get amazing results. I am 2 years deep and I think I have all the hair back that I needed. Hope that helps.
I never thought of that but that seems like it would be a great use for this. I hear from so many who have lost some of their hair due to that. It seems to me that if this would work for anyone it should work for them.
I love that you gave it to your son. I'm 57 and don't hold out much hope of it working for me but I'd like to try and if it doesn't work for me I'd do the same as you and give it to my 22 yr old son who's hair is thinning in hopes it could work for him. Actually, can 2 ppl share this as in he using it one day and me the other for the year
@shugacookie45 that's a great idea! My son lives 4 hours away so that wouldn't work for us but I hope he will take pictures and share his results with me! I will share what he says even if he isn't willing to take pictures and let me share those.
I have the Irestore pro and I love it! I’m 74. My whole life I’ve had fine hair but lots of it. I started thinning in my late fifties. Ive been using the Irestore faithfully for about 3 months and definitely see the difference. Not only do I have baby hair coming in, it’s coming back in my natural color and not gray! I don’t feel it’s inconvenient to use it at all. I use it in the evening when I’m watching tv or on my ipad. I’ll never be without it!
Thank you so much for sharing this!! It is so important that people can see BOTH sides to products like this. It will absolutely work for some and I believe that, and for others it won't but the reason it won't are hard to determine.... I'm so glad it works for you!!
I know, I don't even know why I purchased the battery pack because the Bold and the Beautiful stays on for 30 minutes and I just put it on and I am distracted until that show goes off but the device goes off 5 minutes earlier.
Such positive comment made my day ❤ my boyfriend have ordered an irestore helmet for me and I cant wait to try it
I returned mine after 6 months because I didn’t see a difference and I was going out of the country for the summer. Fabulous company.. no problems at all
I have the IRestore Pro and have been using it for about a year. It's working for me but I think you need realistic expectations. I will never have the hair I once did but it is filling in enough that I feel more confident. By the way, there is a rechargeable battery pack option. No need to be tethered. 25 min every other day is a breeze. It never felt heavy to wear. Years ago I asked my dermatologist about it and he said dont waste your money. Im so sorry i listened to him but finally took a chance because of the great return policy.
This is just the feedback I was hoping someone would leave! I'm so thrilled to hear this and thank you so much for taking time to share.
My dermatologist said the same thing, "don't waste your money". So glad to hear that he/she was wrong for you and that it worked. Now, I'm rethinking whether to get it or not.
I decided not to listen to my dermatologist either who had never taken blood work or anything that I felt would have been helpful to determine what's going on so I'm treating myself. At the very least, I'm hopefully it will grow the hair that I have and then I'll just have more to come over the area that I don't. Everyone should realize that shedding can possibly occur initially which might be frightening but it is what is expected and it is what we're going to shed anyway. I'm hoping that I have passed my shed phase and won't have to go through that. I've only used it three times so far and the fourth time will be today using it every other day as instructed
You look extremly pretty, gorgeous with or without hairs, beauty queen ;) I am a youngman, I would love and dream having such a vibrant, grateful and beautiful lady like you. But yes, as a youngman I did also became pretty insecure when I lost up to 80% all over my scalp (side, front, upper,crown) and my the hairs I still had didnt even grow anymore. So a huge ''problem''. But by using a laser helmet (a cheap helmet) I thank God grew all my hairs back, very thick and I am still shocked and crying :) Btw, I lost my hairs due to major stress back in 2019, in the past months I grew all my hairs back. This ilness is called Telogen Effluvium. Without this helmet it would never grow back as it did now. I used minoxidil, dermaroller etc, nothing really worked.
The thing to keep in mind with using light or laser to stimulate hair growth is that it is going to increase the amount of hair by around 20%. So if you are down to 80% of what you started with, you might get back to 80% + 20% of 80% = 96%. But if you're down to 50% of what you started with, you might get back to 50% + 20% of 50% = 60%. So it really depends on how much hair you have when you start. It also depends on your age, the cause of your hair loss and whether any underlying causes are still active.
This is great feedback! Thank you so much! I always talk about realistic expectations with wigs, and this is no different. ❤️
I’m 60 and I have had PCOS related hair loss since I was in my late 20’s. Over time, the follicles miniaturize and die. Nothing will bring it back at this point being so far along except a beautiful wig. Someone early on may benefit more though. If I were younger I’d give it a try.
I agree. I have very little hair on the top of my head. I doubt whether it's going to help me enough to not wear a wig anymore. At 71 years if age I have given up hope.
I bought the Pro model on a Black Friday probably two years ago. Since my 20's I've noticed a lack of hair in the temple area (mostly noticeable when pulling my hair back into a pony tail.) After wearing and using the Pro, I do notice super-fine baby hairs on the temple area coming in. They will never be long, lush hairs, but I guess it could be called re-growth. An interesting note: despite going gray in the usual areas: along forehead, front of ears etc, these baby hairs are not gray!
That is so interesting! I gave this to my son, who is 23 and losing his hair. He has been trying something called Keeps, and I hope this will be a good addition to his plan. Unfortunately, neither his dad nor I had good hair, and he got the bad hair gene, lol.
I've heard other people say that their gray hair started to grow back in Brown but I wonder what happens if you use it, gray hair or not, and you have blonde hair. I guess I wouldn't care if my hair came back in brown as long as my hair came back in.
Thank for this review! I've been wanting to try the iRestore but it's so EXPENSIVE & I'm 72 but my hair loss has gotten so much worse this last year. I love my bio hair which is wavy/curly and I basically scrunch, air dry & go! Yeah it gets frizzy but that adds to the volume & I can just spritz with a little water refresh the waves & curls so easily! I used to have super thick hair so now I feel bald & don't want to be seen in public with it. If I wear a wig, I feel like everyone is thinking "wig" even though I like some of them but I feel very self conscious in them, plus they are not all the same color or style, so that makes it more obvious. I really don't want to say goodbye to my bio hair.😪, but maybe it's inevitable? I feel it makes me look so much older with thin balding hair & my husband looks ver young & he likes for me to look as nice as possible. I do notice other older women wearing their thin bio hair. Maybe if I had friends who wore wigs it wouldn't be so bad. I don't have anyone to get a second opinion on if something looks wiggy. Sorry this is so long!!! Appreciate you wig sister! ❤❤❤
I'm so sorry for your hair loss! What to do about it is such a dilemma. Sending you hugs! If we lived near each other, I would gladly be your person and would be honest, but unfortunately, it's hard to tell over video.... wigs can look great in pictures and videos and different in person. All I can say is that people who know me in real life and know I wear wigs are always shocked how real they look. I've even had friends ask me if my hair had grown back when they see me, thinking there is no way it could be a wig. And this is people who know! ❤️
@@heywigsister Well, it seems like every wig you try on looks good on you! Mine are cheaper, maybe that's it?
Wish we did live nearby for sure!💞
Miss Kitty, I have the same problem, I’m 64. Have always had thin fine hair, but due to the hair loss, I now wear hats or beanies with bangs pulled from way up high on my head. I have one nice wig, but after I wore it for a few months years ago, put it away. It’s hot and itchy and I really can’t tolerate it!
Maybe consider wigs to be fun accessories. And use the wigs in all colors to show your friends it is a humor and you acknowledge you wear wigs for fun.
@@elizabethconnolly3260 I don't like hats. Lol I do wear hats in the summer but it's difficult in the car cuz they hit the head bumper. They aren't flattering on me and ot can be very windy here alot which almost lost my hat a few times!
I have the Elite iRestore w/ battery pack that I bought back when it first came out for $600. And you are right that maintaining the motivation to continue to use it was a struggle because it seems to take so long to see results and I would give up. But since then I have changed my diet (on Keto lost 80 lbs - low carb, no sugar, seed oils or processed food) and improved my health so decided to give it another try. I usually wear it at night before going to bed and that helps with being consistent. I also take some hair vitamins I get from Codeage and use the iRestore products. And I still wear my wigs too. I am seeing some baby hairs appear right behind my hairline and that is encouraging me to continue. Hope you continue to let us know your progress. This video was very timely for me...thanks!
I'm thrilled to hear this!! I am contemplating starting Keto (on my way to Carnivore)... congratulations on your commitment and success with it! That is impressive!
Thank you for your time to do this video. Anyone woukd like to try it, but the cost is high. Especially after a person has spent alot of money on finding the right wig/wigs.
I hear from so many people who are not ready to tackle wigs yet and would just like some solutions to grow their hair back. Hair loss can be so hard, and there is no one right solution for everyone. Solving it is expensive no matter what path you take ❤️
Thanks Denise all I can say is thank goodness for wigs and toppers. But thanks for this review it might help someone and I know that's what your all about 💖
Thank you for your genuine and compassionate concern and doing videos like this one. ❤
Your wig and color today is gorgeous on you!!!
I really enjoy your videos. I learn a lot and I think you are honest and trustworthy. I don’t say that lightly. I was very surprised when you said you are 51 years old. I was thinking you were between 30 & 35. You don’t have a crease or a wrinkle!
Thanks again for your hard work and clear teaching. I am just starting to wear wigs and having fun. I felt like a phoney at first but I am over that and enjoying the freedom of being able to comb my hair the night before and just put it on and go whenever I want to the next day. ❤
Thank you so much for your kind words. , and I'm thrilled to hear you are having fun with wigs! That is the best outcome exclamation plant
It may be good for some but I am 72 and have decided to keep what hair I have clipped close to my head and wear wigs all the time...I Love Wigs!! ❤😂🎉
For me it has help to the point that others has commented that my hair looks fuller. I also see less scalp when it’s wet. It’s not as full as before but it looks fuller than before. I paired that we good nutrition and stop sugar.
I was super curious of your results, & I thank you for doing the honest review. Once upon a time, I would have jumped at the chance to grow my hair back! Now I love my life more with wigs than I ever loved my own hair, & am so much happier. 😊 I hope your video will help someone, because I used to be that someone who was desperate for a solution . Thanks for all you do! 🧡
Awwww, thank you so much!! Hugs!
Wigs have been wonderful and maybe have even spoiled me. I enjoy not having to make shop appts for cuts. I just chop my own hair off and have gotten pretty good at getting it shaped ok so I can wear a baseball cap so if I am just running a car errand like grocery pickup. Atone point last summer, I was really hot and ended up chopping it all short. My plan was to buzz cut it but almost immediately I regretted it because it is much easier to keep the longer hairs back with the wig grip and clip the rest out of the way rather than having short hair around my face. I figure the money I save at a salon can easily get me a new wig a year if I want.
I wear a wig too! I love them, its quick and easy and makes getting ready each day a lot more fun. But yep I’d love to grow my hair and fill in some thin spots for sure.
I love wigs, you can have any style and color you want. When you style and color biohair, you damage the hair. Wigs give you freedom to change your look.
I Too Love any Color and Style in a instant! Fabulous. Sending Love & Hugs
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I'm like you I love having a variety of styles and length through wigs!
So sorry to hear about your dad and you do not look 51 years old, you look as though you're in your thirties . I just purchased this device and have used it three times so far, I purchased the battery pack with it so that I can walk around and do things while wearing it and it's a breeze. Mine does get a little warm, lukewarm and it was tight on my head but they will send you smaller pads to change that out or larger pads if it's too loose on your head. You look lovely in your wig, I have one too, but if you decide to try again getting that battery pack might make it a little easier for you to remain consistent. All things are possible. Merry christmas!😉🎄🎁
My hair is very fine and very thin. I do not feel attractive with my Bio hair. I was hoping my hair would just all fall out I would be happy
if it did.
You are sooo pretty with all of the wigs I saw. Just stay with your wigs.
God Bless.
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I am a woman despite the name. At 46- ish. Started to lose my hair. Like my mom did. It’s been 2 years. No bald spots anymore. I went to get my haircut last year and they were wondering why the ends of my hair were so much thinner than the rest of my growth. I know it’s expensive but it actually does work. It’s devastating to start losing hair for a man and especially a woman. I didn’t use anything else just the helmet. I call it my space ball hat. But it was worth every penny. I bought the professional. I had all over thinning but at crown I did have bald patches. They are gone now. 25 minutes every other day is worth it. I have the same battery pack and still works and holds charge. Easy. Also i recently started to use Nizoral anti dandruff shampoo because it does block some chemicals that can cause hair thinning but only recently did I find out about it. I no longer worry about having to style my hair and cover my bald spots. My best friend finally told me she was concerned when she saw how I was going bald and she now has bought one for herself. She just bought it but I can say it worked for me amazingly and I was not paid or given anything for this review. It does take time. So keep at it for a year at least. Take your own before and after pics. See for yourself.
So happy for you!
I have two varieties of alopecia. I asked my dermatologist about home laser therapy. He told me not to waste my money.
Someone else just told me her dermatologist said the same thing,. But she bought the pro anyway to try because of the return policy and it is working for her. My experience with doctors which include dermatologist is they don't know everything about everything. That said, This definitely will not work for everyone just like it didn't really work for me.
Thank you for your kindness in sharing this information!
Thank you for the video. I'm sorry about the loss of your father.
I used the iRestore Essential for a week then exchanged it for the iRestore Professional. Both helmets were comfortable. It took about 5 minutes to get used to it the first time, but after that I had no trouble. I would say the Professional fit my head better than the Essential model, but was slightly hotter. I wear it with the portable battery so I can move around. The portable battery works great - it clips to a belt or a waistband. Then you are not tethered to an outlet for the 25 minutes.
Absolutely loving the wig today. Which is it please? So gorgeous.
It is Ellen Wille Lia II.... I did modify her a little. Here is my review ua-cam.com/video/QbOjUv6eBKk/v-deo.html and here is the Tip Tuesday Modification ua-cam.com/video/uuwQNZrL6iY/v-deo.html
@@heywigsister thank you!! I love it. So natural. 💓
I’m using the IRestore Professional, but I bought the battery pack. I can walk around and do things with it on. I also take oral minoxidil 2.5 mg once a day. Topical minoxidil caused itching so my dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil. My hairline has really filled in using both products. I still wear my wigs because I’ve only been using both for 6 months.
I didn't know they had a battery pack... great idea!! I'm thrilled to hear about your results. My son is taking an oral product from Keeps and they also have a foam that he uses. I am giving him this as well to see if it will work better for him. If it will work for anyone then it should work for him, he is only 23 and just starting out with hair loss. Hugs, Teena! Thank you for sharing!
My friend purchased this and used this for almost one year. She faithfully wore it. She said it did nothing to restore any of her extremely thinning hair. She sent it back and got a full refund.
I'm so glad to hear that the return policy was easy. Thank you!
I have the professional and I don’t think it is heavy at all, even with my arthritic neck.
Hi Denise, I own the irestore pro model. I used it faithfully for ten months. Unfortunately it didn’t help me. I do believe it may help some people. I don’t think it’s a fad. I would be willing to sell mine but not too sure how to go about it. Hair loss is such an individual thing as you know. Thanks for the video Denise
Nice. You can return it if it is within 12 months of purchase. If not, there are a lot of us, me included, that might want to buy it and see if it works for us.
@@lynnferguson7349 I’m in Canada. Not sure how we would go about it but I am willing to sell. It is true about the refund except they take a 20 percent restocking fee. I made a deal & bought it right out.
I'm with you, I definitely think this will work for someone. As a matter of fact, i've already heard from about ten women who it has worked for so I know that it works, just not for everyone. You can try selling it on eBay or poshmark, or since it is still within the return window, you can just choose to return it.
@@tracymc6007 Craigslist will definitely work to sell it
@@AmazingRebel23 thank you
Thank you for this video. You are so sweet to have done this video to encourage folks at all different places, with different motivations. Really cool vid. ❤️
I began having hair loss a few years after menopause. My hormones had changed and I was not on hormone replacement therapy. I watched the hair loss progress for 4 years. Then I started oral finasteride 2.5 mg a day, tooical minoxidil 5% once a day (but sometimes skipped days), and iRestore. I am getting regrowth where I had lost hair.
I will switch to dutasteride when I use up finasteride because it is more effective.
I was thinking of adding microneedling, but at this point the regrowth is good so I don"t need to add another treatment.
I bought it about 2 years ago used it for a year. It did not work.
Thank you so much for this review and your honesty.
Omg I’m so glad I found your channel. Or the algorithm found you for me:)
I'm so glad, too! HUGS!
Great price at Costco right now for the professional, $629, includes a battery back and serum.
I just looked at Costco online.....$970!
sadly it is back up to the regular price.
@@julietchu7008 so a little bit more than what the company would charge during the Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday sales. My cost was less than that but I also ordered the battery pack and it's a free gift I got the shampoo the conditioner the serum the vitamins and one other thing not quite certain what that is however I'm not using the other things initially I just want to try the helmet first all by itself using my usual Hair Care items and taking biotin which is the only thing I have ever been told to take without any blood testing to find out if I was biotin deficient
I tried this but it didn't help.
I purchased one almost a year and a half ago. It did not work at all, not one bit, for me and I recently just stopped using it. Guess it works for some and not others. For me, it was a colossal waste of money, time and effort.
Well done. You're so brave and a very pretty 51. Thanks for sharing.
I have heard theradome pro is a lot more effective than irestore, but I haven't tried either so I have no personal experience and I am not sure whether to trust the reviews. I am guessing one or the other may work better for an individual depending on your own loss.
Didn’t work for me
My experience with the iRestore Pro... after one year not a single Improvement (BTW... I'm 67). I contacted the company to return it and they talked me into trying it for an extra 6 months. Still no growth. The only thing I've noticed is I'm having less shedding of hair. I went to the hairdresser a week ago and she said saw no improvement as well. I don't know if I should keep using it to stop the shedding OR if it is even a factor in the less shedding of hair. I'm confused what to do.
I just love you, but I think this is not something I need to try. I would love to have my hair back, but this seems like a frustrating try. Thank you though!
It definitely isn't for everyone, just like it really wasn't for me.... But I hear from so many who are willing to try anything but wigs. I tried this, and made this video with them in mind. ❤️
I don’t think it will work for me - the dermatologist gave me shots in my follicles - the hair came back as peach fuss them it fell out! I have comes to terms of being bald🤪
I tried the iRestore Professional 282 Model for almost a year. I used the laser very consistently every other day as directed; I only missed using it a few times. I did not experience any regrowth of my hair. I have scarring alopecia; this is a very difficult kind of hair loss to treat. It might work for someone else; but, it did not work for me.
I'm so sorry it did not work for you. Their literature says that it works for androgenic alopecia, but doesn't make any claims for any other type. Were you able to take advantage of the return policy?
@@heywigsister LOL! No, I am still using it. I'm the optimist; I am hoping it will work. Actually my husband and the women that cuts my hair have told me my hair appears less thin. I see that improve somewhat; but, I wish it were a lot more. When I go out; I still wear wigs.
@@lynfl9814 I'm with you honey, be an optimist. Give it the full 12 months and pray! Merry christmas!
That comment wasn’t meant for you Denise about selling my irestore…Sorry
What wig are you wearing? I love it!
It is Ellen Wille Lia II.... I did modify her a little. Here is my review ua-cam.com/video/QbOjUv6eBKk/v-deo.html and here is the Tip Tuesday Modification ua-cam.com/video/uuwQNZrL6iY/v-deo.html
I have a capellus sp and it only is 6 minutes a day.
I got one from a auction brand new
I am going to try it
I hope it works for you!
I used the Irestore pro for almost a year, finally gave up and took it back, did not work for me sadly
Great review thank you for your honesty. I love your vids but hey if you not using it anymore and it’s collecting dust think u can sell it to me 😅 I have had hair loss since 21 due to glue in hair extensions and it’s horrible I love wigs but I wish my own hair can get restored. Lol
What wig/color did you wear at the beginning of the video?
My family went together and got my daughter one. It hasn't helped her
I'm sorry to hear that!
Very interesting! Do you have to use it for life to keep the new growth?
Yes.... anything you use that grows back hair from Androgenic Alopecia has to be used forever, unfortunately.
Does it claim to work for any type of Alopecia?
No, just for Androgenic.
Does the foam part make a dent on your forehead? I'm using the cappillus laser cap which I realize is a different brand but it was the one my dermatologist recommended. I appreciated your review of I restore. It's the most comprehensive one I have heard. I have scarring alopecia and my dermatologist said that though they say scarring alopecia doesn't grow back sometimes it does with various treatments so I figured I would try it. Im using minoxidil in tandem. As others have commented if there is a big hair loss don't expect the moon but I have been using it 3 1/2 months and I think that it has boosted my hair growth. I wear wigs but I feel like if there is a chance for more hair regroth it's worth a try
I was also told that I have scarring Alopecia but I also know that some of the studies say that the helmet has worked on some people with scarring Alopecia. I also know what I see and I see follicles with little earbuds in the areas where I am supposedly scarred and I don't know why someone can't possibly have two types of alopecia so I think it's worth my while to try the laser cap if only to thicken up the hair that I do have which I keep very long just to use to cover the crown area if needed. I don't trust anyone to trim my hair anymore because they take too much off and it may not sufficiently cover what I want to try and cover
Can you lay down to take the weight off neck?
Hmmm, I don't think it is made to have the pressure from your head on it in that way. I wouldn't, personally.
It’s not heavy. I have the pro and battery pack. Just 25 minutes goes by fast doing chores.
How much is it?
www.irestorelaser.com/products/laser-hair-growth-system-essential?variant=12185784065 and the code SAVE200 will save you $200 for a limited time
If you purchase this and are lucky enough that it works, DO you have to always use forever?????
Yes, unfortunately anything that grows back your hair will need to be continued forever. That's the drawback of these things but hey, if they work that is great!!
@@heywigsister Does one have to use it as often???
You should use it as recommended in order to get the best results. I don’t know if you can reduce frequency once you achieve the results you are looking for, but I believe that for those that this actually works, it is about both regrowing the hair and preventing future hair loss so frequency is key.
@@heywigsister Thank you it is just so darn expensive lol
I am going to use it forever - but it truly worked wonders for me so that makes it easier to digest.
Have you tried an AIP/ PCOS diet ?
Hi! I have tried Paleo and The Whole 30 but never quite all the wait to AIP.... but have heard it helps a lot of people!
Just another review about your life. I'd like to see more before and after reviews. Your hair loss journey is typical. Just show the results, can you.
CAUTION: iRestore DOES NOT HONOR returns unless purchased from it's website or Amazon. Was told so sad too bad. Checking if this is legal, nothing on the box to indicate you're screwed if you didn't purchase from select sellers.
I purchased mine from costco for $629 and it sat in the box for over a year. Never used so I returned it. I just repurchased it again and now I use it ever other day. The price includes an additional battery pack ($65) and the serum. Great price at costco but now its back to its regular price of $900+.
Can this be used everyday?
It is supposed to be used every other day for 25 minutes. That’s what I do. I feel bad hearing about some not having the results I have had. Faithful user for 2 years and my I have no more bald spots. I’m not sure why you can’t use it every day - I just went by the recommended use. They do have a new version that is more expensive and you wear it every day for 12 minutes. So I don’t understand that and I did contact company about it on a chat and didn’t get a proper answer. The 25 minutes goes by quick with the battery pack and I like every other day. I never got answer but I did get amazing results. I am 2 years deep and I think I have all the hair back that I needed. Hope that helps.
@@brodenmacarthur3955 ok great thank you for the reply! I thought maybe everyday would work better. But I seem to forget every other day 😕
I wonder if this works for hair loss related to Cv-19. Many people may not know that hair loss is a side effect of cv-19.
I never thought of that but that seems like it would be a great use for this. I hear from so many who have lost some of their hair due to that. It seems to me that if this would work for anyone it should work for them.
@@heywigsister I hope so because it’s already in my shopping cart! 💞 xx Have a beautiful weekend, Wig Sister!
I just bought one for this exact reason. Comment back in a couple of months and I’ll let you know 😊
@@hizababy please do!! Hope it works great!
Hello…I am prepared to sell my irestore pro model if you were interested.
Hello did you sell it?
Unfortunately men can't wear wigs. Society won't accept it.😢
what is the point of this video? ??
Sorry you got this for nothing. I think a lot of people would love to have one. Hope you give it to someone who really wants one and can't afford it.
I gave it to my son, who is 23 years old and losing his hair. That way, I willbe able to share an update on how it is working for him.
If it doesn't work for him I'll have him give it back and will give it away, but I figure if this would work for ANYONE it should be him.
I love that you gave it to your son. I'm 57 and don't hold out much hope of it working for me but I'd like to try and if it doesn't work for me I'd do the same as you and give it to my 22 yr old son who's hair is thinning in hopes it could work for him. Actually, can 2 ppl share this as in he using it one day and me the other for the year
@shugacookie45 that's a great idea! My son lives 4 hours away so that wouldn't work for us but I hope he will take pictures and share his results with me! I will share what he says even if he isn't willing to take pictures and let me share those.