HairMax: I’ve Been Scammed!

I am one of the millions of individuals who is desperate to find ways to solve the growing condition of hair loss. I have tried various products that 'claim' to effectively help fight hair loss and stimulate hair regrowth. I've been constantly active in forums, online communities, social networking sites and blogs which deal with hair loss and its treatments.

One day, I came across a forum discussing a hair loss treatment (HairMax LaserComb) that claims to effectively stimulate hair regrowth. Upon reading various comments from members, I found out that there were more negative comments than positive ones.

Out of curiosity, I began reading the arguments and counter arguments of different individuals. At first, I was basically confused as to 'whom' I should believe. I mean there are different sides to every story and we are all aware that the internet can be a good place to sell stuff, advertise or even do a black propaganda.

It is possible that the positive comments were from those individuals who sell the product. It is also possible that the comments and feedbacks were from people who were paid by the company to gain internet popularity or to tempt others to buy their products, thereby accumulating greater sales. On the other hand, it might also be possible that the negative comments were given by individuals who have experienced bad results when they used the product. I mean what would they get if they would post negative comments regarding a product? Unless of course if they are just certified skeptics or plainly troublemakers.

So I figured out that they probably gave these negative comments due to the fact that they have experienced the product (HairMax LaserComb) firsthand. Usually, those people who have bad experiences about something end up voicing their frustrations publicly in order to help others be aware that a certain product should be avoided or that a product they are about to purchase can generate negative effects.

With that argument reaching greater hypes in the forum, I began spending a great amount of time surfing the internet to read other blogs and forums about the HairMax LaserComb. I visited forums and online communities that talk about the HairMax LaserComb. I was amazed to find various negative comments about its ineffectiveness to stimulate hair regrowth. The negative comments are far too many compared to those who commented on the positive side.
After reading everything, I told myself not to buy this particular hair regrowth product because it would only mean a waste of my time, effort and money.

Indeed, I am among those individuals who are very anxious to find a product to help me get rid of my hair loss. However, I am not among those individuals who are not wise enough to choose a product that is not worthwhile.

Why would I put my trust on a product which has earned negative reviews on the internet? When I can spend my time, effort and money on other products which can really help me stop my hair loss. Really, I won't settle for anything less when it comes to saving my hair and stopping my hair loss.

Source : HairMax: I’ve Been Scammed

The HairMax LaserComb’s Misleading Advertising Strategy

HairMax first caught my attention while I was looking for a hair loss treatment that would help me stop my balding condition. Among the products on the market, the HairMax LaserComb ‘claims’ that they are the ‘only FDA-approved’ laser device for treating hair thinning and stimulating hair regrowth.

When I saw the word ‘FDA-approved’, it made me think of trying out the product because it might effectively regrow my hair. As a consumer, I was convinced to buy the product; hence, I paid out $500 to get hold of this so-called hair growth device.

When I received the package a couple of days later, I was very excited to use it as part of my hair loss treatment regimen. However, my excitement turned to frustration when in the 4-month period of my treatment I still wasn’t able to see any improvement.

With that, I began to search for consumer reviews about the HairMax LaserComb. During my research, I have read tons of comments, some of them are positive and others are negative, some even reacted that HairMax LaserComb is not at all effective—as it claims to be. I also discovered something interesting posted in a forum. One of the users found out a report from the FDA about the HairMax LaserComb.

‘The FDA Granted Class II Clearance 510(k) K103368 of these medical devices for sale in the USA for the “Treatment of Hair Loss and Promotion of Hair Growth” in males’.

If you are considering buying the HairMax LaserComb, you should read the FDA report first. There are beliefs that Lexington International, LLC—manufacturer of the HairMax LaserComb—is using misleading advertising strategies to convince the consumers that the product has the support of the FDA that their product can effectively regrow hair.

The truth is, FDA does not grant ‘approval’ on a product based on a 510(k) submission, it only CLEARS the product for marketing. It is, therefore, NOT LEGAL to advertise a 510(k) cleared device as ‘FDA-approved’.

Based on that statement, HairMax is only permitted to be advertised or marketed as a product intended to grow hair. However, the FDA did not state that the product is EFFECTIVE in hair regrowth. An FDA-Approved or Premarket Approval (PMA) submission is used to demonstrate to the FDA that a new or modified device is SAFE and EFFECTIVE. This standard is higher than is required for 510(k) submissions.

With that, we can arrive at a conclusion that the HairMax LaserComb is ‘cleared’—not ‘approved’—as a product that may be promoted to treat thinning hair and that any other laser device on the market could apply for the same ‘approval’ and the FDA would undoubtedly offer the same rights.

When I read this report, I began to wonder if the HairMax LaserComb is indeed effective to stimulate hair regrowth. I mean with the 4-month hair treatment period that I have undergone, surely if a product is effective, I could have seen some positive result no matter how small, right?

Source : The HairMax LaserComb’s Scam Misleading Advertising Strategy