# Why Red Light Therapy is a proven hero for both hair and skin

**URL:** <https://community.beautimod.com/t/why-red-light-therapy-is-a-proven-hero-for-both-hair-and-skin/98>\
**Category:** Hair Care Hub\
**Tags:** skincare, beauty\
**Created:** [November 23, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://community.beautimod.com/t/why-red-light-therapy-is-a-proven-hero-for-both-hair-and-skin/98 "2025-11-23T01:59:08Z")\
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**Author:** ![KimAdmin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/c6cbf5/32.png) [@KimAdmin](https://community.beautimod.com/u/KimAdmin)\
**Post date:** [November 23, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://community.beautimod.com/t/why-red-light-therapy-is-a-proven-hero-for-both-hair-and-skin/98/1 "2025-11-23T01:59:08Z")

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[Red Light Therapy](https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ5Uw9tkhHo/?img_index=1&igsh=MXBkenpjMzk2YXppMA==)devices are valuable beauty tools and one of the most reliable, clinically proven ways to stimulate hair growth (sleek, futuristic designs only add to the attraction).

 ![RLT - Artemis + CurrentBody + Dr. Dennis Gross + iRESTORE](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex004/uploads/beautikitch/original/1X/dd433da23a90c3e929f091f58e14076f1d6ce90b.jpeg)

A quick note on how RLT works: visible light spans a range of wavelengths, with red light on the upper end at roughly [~600-700 nm](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10311288/). Light in this range has been scientifically proven to heal and stimulate cell growth _—_ essentially giving your hair and skin a gentle push to produce molecules like the proteins that build collagen.

Lab research has shown that both 5 and 10 minutes of Red Light Therapy on a regular basis increases the mean length of hair shaft growth ([source](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8577899/#sec14)). Hair follicles exposed to red light for 5 minutes grew noticeably longer than those with no light exposure, while a duration of 10 minutes didn’t produce a meaningful amount of additional growth (but also did no harm).

To give some context, below is some key information on a few RLT hair growth devices:

| Device | Use time | Wavelength |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [CurrentBody](https://us.currentbody.com/products/currentbody-skin-led-hair-regrowth-device?source=aw&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=1264447&awc=16364_1763854983_19d82acd9c1f73a5af40d9efca1299c4&utm_source=Hearst+Magazine+Media+Inc.&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=1264447) (helmet) | 10 min | 620 nm |
| [Laduora](https://laduora.com/products/laduora-duo-hair-care-device-red-light-therapy-microcurrent-scalp-massage?sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=78888&sscid=108054_1763854985_ce3ed7d7248ade546f27d2a080dbf37d&awc=108054_1763854985_ce3ed7d7248ade546f27d2a080dbf37d) (wand) | 5 min | 660 nm |
| [HigherDOSE](https://www.sephora.com/product/higherdose-red-light-hat-for-hair-vitality-P513122?om_mmc=aff-linkshare-redirect-SyrN4SGJMyU&c3ch=Linkshare&c3nid=SyrN4SGJMyU&affid=SyrN4SGJMyU-GG94UZTZG1JhFfAw.6_7sw&ranEAID=SyrN4SGJMyU&ranMID=2417&ranSiteID=SyrN4SGJMyU-GG94UZTZG1JhFfAw.6_7sw&ranLinkID=10-1&browserdefault=true) (hat) | 10 min | 650 nm |

It’s such an easy and simple tool to use as part of your routine, plus, setting aside 5-10 minutes to relax and meditate (while wearing a device or not) is always nice.

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**Author:** ![HRA1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8e7dd6/32.png) [@HRA1](https://community.beautimod.com/u/HRA1)\
**Post date:** [December 8, 2025, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.beautimod.com/t/why-red-light-therapy-is-a-proven-hero-for-both-hair-and-skin/98/4 "2025-12-08T22:49:27Z")

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I am all for reusable beauty tools that you can purchase once and use for years, but it can be hard to stay consistent when you don’t see immediate results. I’ve had a red light mask for a while, but didn’t start using it consistently until I began keeping it on the bedside shelf. It’s such a simple change that made a big difference in my routine! 🏮

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**Author:** ![botanicalroots](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e8c25b/32.png) [@botanicalroots](https://community.beautimod.com/u/botanicalroots)\
**Post date:** [December 12, 2025, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.beautimod.com/t/why-red-light-therapy-is-a-proven-hero-for-both-hair-and-skin/98/5 "2025-12-12T17:06:41Z")

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Some of these helmets are really pricey but apparently you can use the face masks for [hair growth too](https://www.uclahealth.org/news/article/5-health-benefits-red-light-therapy), just put it on your head 😅