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iRestore Essential - Laser Red Light Therapy for Hair Growth - FDA Cleared Hair Loss, Hair Thinning & Alopecia Treatment for Men & Women - Laser Cap for Hair Regrowth Stimulate Denser Fuller Hair

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  • iRestore Laser Hair Growth System is a FDA-cleared hair loss treatment and laser hair growth device for treating alopecia, receding hairline, balding and thinning hair to stimulate hair growth for women and men.
  • Proven Results Users can expect to see visible hair improvement in as little as 3 to 6 months (results may vary).
  • iRestore has been clinically studied by doctors and has been proven to promote hair growth for men and women in a recent 2017 research study. In this clinical study, an astonishing 100% of active male and female users saw visible hair growth with an average increase of 43.2% in hair count (Scroll down to the "RELATED VIDEO SHORTS" section below to learn more)
  • Whether you're a man or a woman, you can grow thicker, fuller, and healthier hair fast with iRestore's clinical-strength laser hair restoration technology. You can use it on its own or combine it with other hair loss treatments; physicians believe low level laser therapy can be used to enhance the results of other hair loss treatments (such as biotin supplements, hair growth shampoo, biotin conditioner, foam, minoxidil, Propecia, finasteride, and other hair growth products)
  • Developed in GMP-certified facilities, this home-use laser hair growth cap is durable, lightweight, comfortable, hands-free and easy to use. This is unlike a laser comb and brush that provides far less coverage and requires constant hand movement, which is tiring, inconvenient, and prevents you from going about your day

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"Two months in, the progress was noticeable, but at 6-months it was a day-and-night difference." - John, 36 *Individual results may vary "I've been using the iRestore hair growth system for three months now, and the improvement is phenomenal." - Amy, 37 *Individual results may vary "I've seen a remarkable improvement in the thickness and growth of my hair. It's been a game-changer for me!" - Mark, 54 *Individual results may vary "I was pleasantly surprised by the rapid improvement in my hair's growth since using the iRestore." -Stephanie 31 *Individual results may vary We know what you’re thinking. Yes, it really does work for most types of hair loss. Just take a look at Christine's results! James felt hopeless and insecure about his bald spot. He reached for his hat every time he went out in public. Listen to his story and how he was able to get his hair back. Do only lasers work for hair regrowth? I heard LEDs aren't effective. It's a misconception that LEDs don't work. Lasers have NOT been clinically shown to be more effective than LEDs. In fact, it's been clinically shown that the combination of lasers and LEDs are effective for treating hair loss. Why might longer treatment times (25 minutes "iRestore") be more effective than shorter ones (6 minutes, other brands)? Our engineers believe longer treatment times are more beneficial because more time allows more light energy to be absorbed by your follicles to stimulate hair growth. We don’t recommend other devices that advertise shorter treatment times. How long until I start to see visible results? You can expect to see visible results from low-level light therapy within 3 to 6 months of continued use — 25-minute sessions every other day. Results may vary from individual to individual. Can you combine iRestore with other treatments? Yes, you can. Or you can use it on its own. Our customers have reported seeing better results by combining iRestore with other hair loss treatments, such as our Max Growth Bundle. What’s the difference between the Essential and the Professional? The main difference is the number of laser and LED diodes — 120 vs 282 — and the additional sides and back scalp coverage provided by the iRestore Professional. iRESTORE Essential iRESTORE Essen + Batt. PK iRESTORE Professional iRESTORE Elite Light Therapy Face Mask Hair Growth Bundle OUR MISSION IS TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE Hair loss at any age can leave you struggling with confidence, and we believe that safe and effective hair growth should be accessible to all. With iRestore, we have created a product designed for convenience and affordability, which can be used on-demand in the comfort of your home. Founded in 2003, Freedom Laser Therapy began as a laser therapy clinic using innovative, state-of-the-art low-level laser technology to help smokers overcome their addiction through a safe and non-invasive process. We combine innovative FDA-cleared technology and naturally-derived ingredients to provide a product that will not only leave you looking your best but feeling your best too. iRestore will transform your life and give you the confidence to put your best foot forward, each and every day.

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.8 x 10 x 7 inches; 1.98 pounds


Item model number ‏ : ‎ ID-500


Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Product Specific batteries required.


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Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ iRestore


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Customer Reviews: 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (3,496)


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  • I was skeptical, but it definitely works
Design: iRESTORE Essential
I am a 61-year-old woman, and my hair has been thinning for several years. I used to have a lot of very thick hair, so the thinning wasn't noticeable to anyone but myself. Then a few months ago I suddenly noticed drastic hair loss in my temple area. My front hairline also became thin, so you could see my scalp through the hair. I started to have to style my hair to hide the loss, avoiding certain hair styles like pony tails and updos that exposed my bald temples. I did a lot of research on how to address this, and found the iRestore on Amazon. It was expensive, but I figured if it worked it would be a lot cheaper than going to my dermatologist for treatment. I was skeptical that it would be the magic bullet I wanted, but thought I'd try it before I went in for more expensive medical treatments. I've been using the iRestore for almost two months. I also use Rogaine for women once a day (the directions are to use it twice), and I take the Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin, and Nails gummy vitamins that have biotin. I've been using different hair-loss shampoos as well, Bosley Defense and Pronexa alternately. I thought the shotgun approach would be the best way to address the problem. I'm happy to say that my hair is regrowing beautifully. I'm no longer self conscious about my hair style. I have lots of new baby hair coming in, and it's my natural dark color, not white like a lot of my hair is. I give most of the credit to the iRestore helmet; I've tried Rogaine for women in the past with little result, but this time around my hair is really responding. I would highly recommend this product for women in my situation, I've told all my friends about the iRestore, and once I open the door to this conversation it turns out that every single one of my 50's and 60's-aged friends have noticed enough hair loss to raise concerns. The price seems a little high, but in my opinion it's a small price to pay for incredible hair regrowth as well as not having to see the doctor about it. The helmet is really easy to use. It's comfortable and the controller works great. I sit down and relax with a glass of wine and a book and I really look forward to those 25 minutes every other day! I like that you can pause the timer and get up and do something if you have to, then resume the timer when you can sit back down. I know everyone will probably have different results, but for me the iRestore is working beautifully and allowing me to regain the thick, luxurious head of hair I had when I was younger. I started out skeptical, but no longer. For me at least, this product was the magic bullet I was looking for! I should probably add that on the iRestore website, the helmet is on sale for $200 off for two more days. The normal website price is $695, so normally Amazon is a better deal, but until January 31 they are offering a $200 coupon. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2017 by Padma

  • It really works!!
Design: iRESTORE Essential
I have tried many remedies to improve my thinning hair over the years. Here is my story that describes what worked and what didn't work for me. Bottom line about the laser cap: it works! - in combination with other treatments, as I will report. I am a female, mid 70s, never had thick hair, but it started thinning severely after menopause. Several years ago, when my hair loss became really noticeable I decided to go for hair transplant surgery. I knew it would take 12 to 18 months for the hair to grow back in, but I got impatient within a couple months and started using minoxidil (5% foam) once a day in the area on top of my head where thinning was worst. After about a year the results were looking pretty good. For several more years I continued using minoxidil, but eventually it was clear I was once again losing hair. Obviously the hair transplant worked initially but did not give permanent improvement, and the minoxidil was not sufficient to prevent hair loss. I lost faith in minoxidil at this point, and switched to the popularly advertised supplement Viviscal. I used Viviscal faithfully for a full year (stopping minoxidil). I saw that my hair loss got much worse over this time. I was seeing severe bald spots on top of my head and was pretty desperate. My conclusion about Viviscal is that it had absolutely no beneficial result in my experience. Based on my experience so far, I concluded that the surgery worked, but the results were not permanent. My underlying condition caused me to still lose hair. I believe minoxidil probably slowed the rate of hair loss somewhat. I reached that conclusion since after I stopped minoxidil completely and switched to Vivisical, the rate of hair loss became much worse. After that year using Viviscal I was pretty desperate and decided to try the laser cap. This was 6 months ago. I stopped Viviscal, went back to using minoxidil same way as before (5% foam once a day), and started using the laser cap as instructed, 25 minutes every other day. I also started taking a biotin supplement (5 mg per day) at the same time. The way I gauge hair loss is by "combing" my wet hair with my fingers every morning and checking how much hair comes out on my fingers. During the Viviscal days, my daily hair loss was significant. Within a few weeks of starting the laser cap/ minoxidil/ biotin hair loss dropped a lot, and within a few months it dropped to virtually zero. I will say that I found the minoxidil led to pretty significant dandruff and scalp itching within about a month's time. I switched to a popular dandruff shampoo and increased my hair-washing frequency to 4-5 times a week. The dandruff & itching came under control pretty quickly and has not been a problem since then. After about 3 months of using the laser cap I started to feel a little fuzziness under my fingertips when I rubbed the top of my head and thought it might be a sign of new hair growth. I started to see gray hairs emerging and had to color my hair a little more quickly than I normally would. But that was a good thing! After 6 months, I am definitely seeing good hair growth on top of my head. Other people, including my doctor, have also commented that my hair is looking better. However – and this is interesting – I realized my hair is quite thin in the upper back of my head, where I was not using minoxidil (even though the laser cap does hit that region). I also notice some other thin hair areas in spots where I was not applying minoxidil. This leads me to believe it is the combination of the laser cap and minoxidil that gives the good result. I am now using minoxidil over a larger area. I hope to see improvements in these other thinning areas over the next several months and will update this review. I feel like there is a farming analogy here – when you are farming you have to first prepare the soil by tilling or aerating or something like that. You also need fertilizer. I see the laser cap as "preparing the soil" and the minoxidil as the "fertilizer". Not sure about the biotin contribution but I continue to use it. I plan to keep using the laser cap indefinitely but probably after I feel I have reached my personal best for hair growth I will cut back on minoxidil. If hair loss starts to become apparent I think I will notice it right away and can increase the minoxidil. One complaint I have about the laser cap is that it does not stay in place during use unless I keep my face pointed slightly downward (which is awkward). If I face forward, the cap tends to slip to the back and fall off unless I hold it in place. There should be a better way of keeping the cap from slipping backward when the user is facing forward. I also have a concern about the power cord. No matter how careful I am with it, the cord forms "kinks" which I have to carefully untwist every time. So far this has not caused a problem but I think that eventually this could be a failure mechanism. I would suggest either a different type of wire that does not kink so easily, or else change the design so the wire can be easily replaced if it becomes necessary. I am very pleased with my hair growth using the laser cap. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2022 by Chezann

  • High Hopes!
Design: iRESTORE Essential
I've been slowly losing my hair for a number of years. As a woman, this has been very hard for me. I've been to the dermatologist, who did the blood tests and determined my hair loss is genetic. When I showed her a picture of my mother who has great hair at 20 years older than me, she suggested I was adopted but hadn't been told. My mother refutes that statement. The dermatologist recommended minoxidil every night for the rest of my life. As a person with many allergies including contact dermatitis/eczema, this didn't seem like a good option for me. So I left it alone and just hoped it would get better. It did not. It got worse. Now at 54, I'm basically doing an obvious comb over in the front. I've changed my part from the left side to the right side, to the middle but it's all thin in the front... Regardless of how I part, I've got way too much scalp showing. This has been emotionally very devastating for me. So I decided I had to act or take up wearing a hat/scarf every time I leave home or have company for the rest of my life... That's how I discovered iRestore. The FDA approval makes me feel better about the device. First, realize that it is intended to use regularly for the rest of your life. And that's what you are signing up for with it as it states stopping using it, "may result in the progression of hair loss." There are other drawbacks. The first is the initial cost without knowing what/if any results it will produce. The company states that it should last for 5 years minimum with regular usage. However, the warranty is only for 1 year. As someone with so many allergies, the possibility of being allergic to the light wavelength is much higher for me than with someone with no allergies. Then there is the initial shedding period of 3 months or more. I'm terrified I'm going to end up more balding in the front than I already am and then have no regrowth.... Only time will tell. I've been using it every other day as directed for about 2 weeks now. So far, I can't tell if there is any shedding or not. I don't seem to be allergic to the light wavelength. However, it does seem to dry out my already dry scalp and hair. I've had itching which I have been addressing with hyaluronic acid serum after each use which seems to help. It is comfortable to wear and easy to use. As someone who wears glasses, I am a bit concerned about the red light reflecting off them into my eyes. The device came with an offer of a free supplement consisting of saw pimento and dht blocker. As a post-menopausal woman, simple research revealed that saw pimento is believed to lower estrogen levels which would be very negative for me. As such, the offer seems to be for men only. It would be great if the company acknowledged that some of their clients are women and offered an alternative for us. Additionally, when registering the warranty, the company offers 1 free bottle of their hair loss minimizing shampoo. As someone who is allergic to fragrance, this is another offer that excludes me. I am going to get it anyway for my brother who is also losing his hair. (Really close to tears) I took before photos to see what shedding/regrowth results I experience. I will update this review when shedding/hair regrowth results are known. If this doesn't help/work, I will be a loveless hermit for the rest of my life so fingers crossed!!! Best to you, ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023 by Smiley Student

  • Unlikely to Work for Most Customers; Cheaper Alternatives Exist
Design: iRESTORE Essential
I purchased an iRestore Essential in early December of 2024 and used it precisely as prescribed for a year, before the lights no longer worked. With this product, please be aware some of the lights are only LEDs--not laser lights. I contacted iRestore and asked if my product might need a new power pack. They told me they would escalate my concern and I would be hearing from them within two days. I never heard from them. I contacted them again a week later, and this time they did contact me two days after I contacted them to let me know they had again escalated my request. After a week of no additional contact, I contacted them again, this time via the same representative who had sent me an e-mail. I never heard back from the representative. I rate their customer service as one star out of five. As for the product, before I started using it, I had a picture taken of my bald spot. After I began using iRestore, I had a picture of that same spot taken at the end of each month. At the end of the year, I compared all of the pictures. None showed a single new hair or any signs of stronger or fuller hair. It may be that for certain types of hair loss this product may work, but before you buy this, I highly recommend reading reviews on another site. What I found when I did that--foolishly after buying the product--that at a clip of about fifty to one, customers considered their iRestore device a scam. I appreciate the desire to do something about your hair loss, as doing something feels better than doing nothing, even if that something isn't working, but before you shell out a lot of money for a product that has only the smallest chance of working, I suggest a much cheaper option that has much greater chance of success. This is option is a combination of products--pumpkin seed oil, minoxidil, and microneedling (with at least 1.0mm needles). Research has shown the zinc, iron, magnesium and omega-6 fatty acids in the pumpkin seed oil can help with hair loss. Minoxidil has long been recommended for hair loss. Microneedling is a somewhat newer technique for hair loss but has consistently high reviews against a broad spectrum of neutral sites for working to regrow hair. Combined, these options provide an affordable and potentially effective solution for hair regrowth. iRestore will almost certainly not work for you, and it will do so at an exorbitant cost. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2026 by DZ

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Design: iRESTORE Essential
Too early to tell if it is helping but it is easy to use and comfortable to wear. Excited to see the results
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2026 by Jasmine R.

  • The answer you are looking for.
Design: iRESTORE Essential
(Date of first use : 06/11/2018 ) First thing is first,...I do not work for the company, nor do I have a vested interest in whether you purchase this product or not. I am only writing this review, not for the manufacturer, but for you and others like you, that are suffering from hair loss. Alright,...let us begin. What you want to know is whether this device works, and if so, is it worth the money. Well,...I can tell you that it works, yes, it does benefit the reduction and also the regrowth of hair follicles. If you want to know that science of what the device does, you can see countless videos made that discuss what light therapy does to your scalp. Is it worth the cash? For me, it was. For you, well,..it's your money, so I can only suggest that it is cheaper and way less invasive that a hair transplant. Now, that being said, if you are bald and have not seen hair follicles in years, this device will not help you. If have thinning hair and want to make your hair thicker and regrow hair follicles that are not gone, but simply dormant, this device will do what it promises. I want to say two more things and then I am gone. First, you are going to find more expensive and also cheaper machines that promise the same thing as this device. DO YOUR RESEARCH. The more expensive ones are simply that, more expensive. The cheaper ones, well, they are trash. You'll find that the cheap ones are just l.e.d. bulbs and no laser. This type of device will do nothing but aggravate you and waste your time and money. Second thing, and this one you should really take to heart. This device alone, will only do so much. Think of this device as the sun. Think of your hair as the grass. Think of your scalp as the dirt. Your body, more importantly, what you put in it, feeds your scalp. My point is,...diet, namely yours. I'll use myself as an example. I don't smoke. I eat very healthy. I work out. I take the appropriate vitamins and minerals. I clean my scalp with a DHT blocker shampoo. I use a honey based conditioner. I do also use an over the counter minoxidil. Just know that it will not be one thing that saves you from your hair loss. It will be multiple things, the right things, that turn things around for you. Do your research and stay committed to a specific routine. I hope the very best for you as you go on this journey, but do something today, because once your hair is gone,...it's not going to come back on it's own. UPDATE : (Date - 08/05/2018) Where do I begin? My hair has had such a positive reaction to this device, I almost cannot believe what I am witnessing. My hair is thicker and is growing in areas, my crown and my receding front hair line, for the first time in over a decade. I don't know what else to say to you, if you are thinking about buying this device, but are hesitant. Just buy it. You will NOT regret it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2018 by DIAZ

  • Helped a little but at a cost
Design: iRESTORE Essential
Okay, where do I begin with this? Of all the red light therapy hair restoration helmets, I chose this one because it wasn't the cheapest but not the most expensive, and seemed like it had the most potential. When I ordered this, it also had a deal that came with the supplement that you can take internally. I used this in conjunction with the hair supplement, some minoxidil foam, and some other vitamins and minerals that are recommended to nurture hair from the inside. I completed about 10 treatments with this, using it every other day for about 20 minutes a day. This started to give me migraines. I actually wasn't having any migraines for a long time before using this, and this triggered them almost immediately. It was to the point that I was missing full days from being in bed. Initially, I didn't know what it was, but this was the only thing that I was doing differently. As soon as I stopped and gave it about 2 days after stopping, the migraines also stopped, and I have not had them since. A quick Google search did tell me that red light sensitivity is a thing for people already prone to migraines. With that being said, I could not continue to use this. However, I took before and after photos a few months after and did notice a difference in what seems like new hair. After I stopped using the helmet, I did continue to take the supplements along with some other things to continue my journey, but I just could not use this any longer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026 by Boy mom

  • My anecdotal evidence to share
Design: iRESTORE Essential
I purchased this product because there is research on NCBI that indicates it's efficacy. I noticed immediately, that the light, which is a mixture of laser and LED , had a warming effect on my scalp. After the first use I noticed my scalp burned a little. Within a week, I noticed my hair felt thicker but no visible improvements to the thinning areas. I have always had thin hair, but I am a male, 33 y/o and started to notice early stages of male pattern baldness about 2 years ago. It had reached the point where it was impossible to hide. The hairs were getting smaller and becoming transparent. I was very disheartened, and so in an act of faith (in science), after doing a little research, I decided to buy this device. I am using this product in conjunction with Rogain and Bosley Revive, which I was using before I started the iRestore for years. I saw this as the last hope for my hair. I can't take Propecia because it gave me unbearable side effects. This device has no side effects, so it's safe. Update @ 6 weeks: hair at balding patch looks like it's getting darker. Shaving with #2 reveals a somewhat improved hairline. Update @ 9 weeks: no change. My hair has grown out about half a centimeter. Balding patch still looks thin but with dark wispy growth around the edges. Update @ 4 months: I've started growing my hair out. I've done a little trimming and comb-over is working well now. The hair at the bald patch is noticeably thicker. Also, the hair on the top has become much thicker to the point where I can no longer feel my scalp with my fingers. Overall I just feel like my hair is way thicker and healthier. I had some trouble lugging it around with me over the holidays, so I bought a handheld device for when I'm on vacation, and I can honestly appreciate how convenient it is to have the helmet. I hope this thing never breaks. Update @ 9 months: So, it's normal now for people who haven't seen me to comment on my hair, usually asking if I've dyed it darker or just mentioning that it looks thicker. The hairs on my balding patch are fully mature now and seems to be as thick as other hairs although there are fewer of them there. I grew my hair out several inches and at times was sporting some serious volume. My hair is more noticeable in the shower drain, and I experienced one week of excess shedding. But the shedding was temporary and now everything is going well, I'm not worried about hair loss at all. I can feel that my hair is healthy, and I'm enjoying the ability to grow it longer and try different styles. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2016 by Honest Guy

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