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You Can Hold Up Two Elephants With Your Hair
If there were two elephants at hand, just lying around, and you really wanted to, you could. It might not look like it, but our hair is extremely strong - a single strand can hold up to 100 grams of weight. Let’s do the math. The average human scalp is home to about 90,000 to 150,000 hair follicles, and when you multiply the number of hairs and how much they can hold before breaking, one random head of hair can hold up to 12 tones. If your average adult elephant clocks in somewhere shy of 6 tones, we can hold up two.
Even though hair growth is significantly influenced by genetics, blondes get most of the fun, once again. Not only do they have beautiful sun-kissed hair most of us are secretly (or not so secretly) jealous of, but they also have the highest number of hairs on their head, averaging about 150,000. Each hair follicle can produce around 20 individual hairs in a lifetime. With so much potential resting on the health of these follicles, it’s evident that maintaining a healthy scalp is essential for achieving strong, vibrant hair. Baz Luhrmann was right in the “Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” song when he said: “Don't mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40 it will look 85.”
The scalp serves as the foundation for hair growth, and its condition directly influences the strength, thickness, and overall health of hair for you today and for the future you. But this foundation gets shaken daily. Issues like excess sebum, dead skin, and product buildup can clog hair follicles, leading to problems like thinning hair, dull hair, dandruff, and even hair loss.
LUNA™ 4 hair addresses these concerns head-on and offers a dual-action approach to scalp and hair care. The device’s cutting-edge technology and Swedish precision strengthen and repair the entire hair strand and purify the scalp. The 2-in-1 scalp massager integrates scalp cleansing and massage to stimulate hair growth with a boost in hair care product absorption along the entire strand. This ensures that each follicle can reach its full potential in consistently delivering thicker, healthier hair and that the already worn-out hair can recover right to those dry ends.
The Technology Behind LUNA™ 4 hair
At the heart of LUNA™ 4 hair are two groundbreaking technologies: FOREO’s famous and globally beloved T-Sonic™ massage and clinically proven red LED therapy. These features work synergistically to wake up tired hair follicles and ensure your scalp is clean, healthy, and in optimal condition to support healthier hair growth while setting a new standard in hair care.
LUNA™ 4 hair proudly boasts 395 ultra-hygienic silicone bristles that sweep away any buildup loosened by the T-Sonic™ pulsations. They also have a secondary, but no less critical, function of parting hair so the red LED light can reach hair follicles uninterrupted while also evenly distributing the product along the hair surface.
T-Sonic™ Massage for Scalp and Hair Health
T-Sonic™ massage helps gently dislodge dead skin cells, sweat, oil, and product buildup from the scalp, preventing it from clogging the hair follicles, disrupting their function, and potentially causing hair loss. Pulsations travel below the skin, deeply massaging to boost blood flow so oxygen and nutrients can reach the hair follicle far more efficiently. You’ll be doing the teenage heart-throb hair flips in no time. T-Sonic™ massage also helps temporarily dilate the follicles on the scalp, so any hair and scalp serums you apply while using the device can penetrate deeper into the hair follicle, where they work best. None of your hair product investments go to waste.
The "T" in T-Sonic™ stands for transdermal, a term that perfectly encapsulates the way these pulsations work - LUNA™ 4 hair delivers up to 6,500 pulsations per minute which penetrate through the scalp's outer layers vertically to massage and stimulate both the skin and hair follicles gently.
Red LED Therapy Combats Hair Loss by Helping to Strengthen Hair
Red LED therapy has made a long journey from shaved mice through NASA’s best candidate for wound healing way up above the planet's surface to noninvasive skin anti-aging and hair recovery treatments.
In the mid-60s, Dr. Endre Mester shaved some rats. Not because he was bored but because he was experimenting with the possible effects of light on tumor growth (photobiomodulation). The tumors didn't budge, but something strange happened: the rats treated with low-level light therapy (LLLT) got their coats back sooner. This is how we got to LED light therapies for hair growth, using concentrated wavelengths of natural light with no chemicals, UV rays, or excess heat.
Precisely calibrated wavelengths, similar to natural sunlight, stimulate the mitochondria in the cells so your body can make more core energy to power itself. As demonstrated in numerous studies, making energy more efficiently throughout your body improves physical functions, speeds the healing process, and lowers inflammation and sebum secretion on the scalp. It also has a significant stimulating effect on the dermal papilla cells, which play a role in regulating hair cycles and growth.
LUNA™ 4 hair features 16 red LED lights, each operating at a wavelength of 650nm. Backed by a strong base of peer-reviewed clinical research, low-level light therapy treatments, such as LUNA™ 4 hair, are proven to treat androgenic alopecia, increase hair density and thickness, improve scalp condition by decreasing sebum, and reduce the number of drop-out hairs.
In addition to the primary function of scalp care, LUNA™ 4 hair justifies its name by taking care of the entire hair strand, facilitating intense hair repair root-to-tip every hair wash day. Acting on the entire hair surface, the device serves as a high-tech absorption boost. Silicone bristles and T-Sonic™ pulsations brush and massage hair conditioners and mask treatments into the hair - distributing them evenly to thoroughly coat the hair surface so each strand can get maximal absorption and you reduce down-the-drain product wastage.
Smart Swedish Design for Optimal Use
Ultra-lightweight, compact, and ergonomically shaped to fit perfectly in your hand, this innovative device makes scalp and hair treatments effortless, comfortable, and easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Its 100% waterproof design allows for seamless integration into your hair-washing regimen.
How to use LUNA™ 4 hair?
Before first use, download the FOREO For You app to unlock your device, and register the warranty.
1. Purify Scalp
(Hair wash days)
After wetting your hair and before applying shampoo, turn LUNA™ 4 hair on. Then press the device firmly on the scalp, and slowly glide it in very tight circular motions all over the scalp, paying particular attention to problem areas. Once finished, turn the device off.
2. Repair Hair
(Hair wash days)
Apply and rinse off your shampoo and follow with your desired silicone-free conditioner or hair mask. Turn LUNA™ 4 hair on, and glide the device through the length of your hair to evenly distribute the conditioner all over the strands. Once finished, turn the device off and rinse your conditioner.
3. Protect & Strengthen
(Hair wash & non-hair wash days)
Complete your treatment by applying a few drops of LUNA™ Dual-Peptide Scalp Serum onto towel-dried or completely dry hair. Massage into scalp and hair follicles with your LUNA™ 4 hair device or your fingertips, as desired.
BONUS TIP
When using the device, imagine dividing the scalp into 4 treatment areas: top, back, left side, and right side, treating each separately for 1-3 minutes each day for the best results.
Gone are the days of relying solely on shampoos and serums. Now, you can enjoy the benefits of a salon-quality scalp treatment from the comfort of your home. Whether you're combating thinning hair, looking to boost growth, or simply maintaining your mane, LUNA™ 4 hair offers an effective way to enhance your hair’s health and appearance. It’s not just about hair care - it's about turning your routine into a mindful moment of self-care, where both your hair and your scalp get the attention they deserve.
Pre-order your LUNA™ 4 hair until October 7th and grab a free premium travel-friendly facial cleansing and massaging brush - LUNA™ play plus 2!
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