Women's Health July 23, 2026 0 Comments

This Little-Known Red Light Hack Could Save Your Thinning Hair—And Slash $700 Off the iRestore Device Today!

Ever catch yourself staring at the shower drain, wondering why it seems like more and more strands are waving goodbye each day? Hair loss isn’t just a handful of stray follicles—it’s a quiet stressor that sneaks into the lives of over half the women out there. The good news? Science isn’t just sitting pretty; red light therapy is stepping into the spotlight, promising a gentle nudge to wake up those sleepy hair follicles. Imagine slipping on a sleek helmet and letting futuristic light do the heavy lifting, all while you binge your favorite show or prep dinner. Intrigued? It’s not just hype—beauty editors swear by it, and there’s a tempting $700 discount popping up on one of the top devices right now. So, could this be the game-changer in your hair care routine? Let’s dive in and see what the buzz is all about. LEARN MORE

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Research shows that red light therapy can help stimulate hair growth.
Save $700 on iRestore’s most advanced hair growth helmet on Amazon.
Our beauty editor recommends the brand’s devices for women experiencing hair loss.

IF YOU’RE DEALING with hair loss, know that you’re not alone. More than 50 percent of women will experience noticeable loss at some point in their lives, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Whether your part is widening, your ponytail is thinning, or you’re suddenly seeing way more strands in the shower, it can be a stressful situation.

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But it doesn’t have to be. Research suggets that certain wavelengths of light can help stimulate hair growth, whether your loss is due to female pattern genetic hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), hormones, stress, vitamin deficiencies, or autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata. Beauty editor Nicole Saunders swears by red light therapy, both for skin and for hair growth. Currently, one of the devices from a top light therapy brand is 27% off at Amazon.

Now 27% Off

While the iRestore Elite costs a pretty penny, you can take $700 off the device on Amazon right now. The brand’s entry-level Essential laser system is featured in our red light therapy guide, but the Elite is iRestore’s most advanced product. iRestore’s tech combines red LEDs with red laser diodes, which penetrate deeper to promote faster hair growth, physician Alan Bauman, MD, previously told our colleagues at Men’s Health.

The Elite packs 500 closely spaced diodes that cover your hairline, top of scalp, temples, and full crown. For the best results, iRestore recommends you use the product daily for 12 minutes. And since it’s a helmet, you can kick back and watch TV, read a book, or cook dinner while doing your treatments.

If you’re not completely sold on the Elite, many satisfied customers have left five-star reviews on Amazon saying the device is user friendly, fits well, and comes with a quality carrying case.

A 59-year-old female reviewer with long curly hair said she noticed hair thinning after menopause. Since using the device each morning, she said her hair thinning has stopped and her stands look healthier. Another reviewer said her mane looked noticeably thicker and her bald start disappeared after six months of use. Now wonder it earned 116 5-star reviews.

Even at under-$1,900 the iRestore Elite is still a splurge. But considering the top-rated device normally retails for more than $2,600, Amazon’s $700 discount is one of the best time to save if you’ve been eyeing the device. FWIW, it only hit this price tag one other time this year—around Prime Day in June—so you’re unlikely to find a comparable deal until the next major sales event, such as Black Friday in November.

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Sidney Lee is the Editor, Deals and Trends, for Best Products, Popular Mechanics, Runner’s World, Biography, Women’s Health, Men’s Health, and Oprah Daily. She loves keeping up on the latest social media trends and viral pop culture moments to recommend only the best products to readers. Previously, Sidney was the Assistant Home Editor at HGTV Magazine as well as contributing editor at Food Network and The Pioneer Woman Magazines, covering home, food, style, and more. She is based in Manhattan, and outside of work you can find her trying all the latest restaurants the city has to offer.

Nicole Saunders is the beauty editor at Women’s Health and has nine years of experience researching, writing, and editing lifestyle content. She specializes in breaking down complicated topics, like red light therapy for hair growth and LED face masks, into easy-to-understand guides. Saunders takes great pride in heavily researching and testing featured beauty products, such as strengthening shampoos and body washes for dry skin on our site.
Previously, she was the beauty editor at Best Products where she tested quite literally thousands of launches for her quarterly column and the Best New Beauty Awards package. She also launched the beauty and wellness coverage at NBC News and contributed to CNN, Cosmopolitan, Billboard, The Hollywood Reporter, and Harper’s BAZAAR.
You can follow her on Instagram to stay in the loop on her product testing adventures.