Hair loss is emotionally devastating for many women, especially when it arrives during already traumatic life events. For Emily Scher, thinning hair wasn’t just a cosmetic issue; it appeared during one of the most stressful periods of her life, eventually compounded by the loss of her home in the California wildfires.
The Inspiring Hair Loss Story of Emily Scher
When Emily Scher noticed that her hair was thinning and falling out, she did what so many women do when faced with a problem - she took action and found a solution. And when the deadly California wildfires brought destruction to her Malibu community, she did not let that stop her.
We are so excited to share Emily’s story with you to not only show that hair restoration is possible, but also the power of her resilience.
Emily’s Hair Loss Treatment: PRP Injections and Laser Hair Therapy
While exploring options to stop and reverse hair loss, Emily heard about a treatment called platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections. She found a local medi-spa that offered the therapy and they explained how the treatment worked, and why it is most effective when paired with low-level laser therapy (LLLT).
PRP treatments involve injecting the scalp with platelet-rich plasma drawn from your own blood, in order to increase the nutrient-rich blood supply to hair follicles and spur hair growth. Laser hair growth therapy also works to stimulate hair follicles but by delivering a concentrated dose of energy with a precise wavelength of light.
The high dose of energy from laser hair therapy reactivates the mitochondria, or power plants, of your hair follicles. As a result, your existing hair stays healthy and intact and new hair begins to grow.
Since the two treatments work hand in hand together, they can be even more effective when combined. In fact, many physicians report positive results and improved outcomes when PRP is followed up by LLLT.
In order to maximize her success and get the best results possible, the medi-spa where Emily received her PRP treatments recommended that she purchase a laser hair growth helmet and use it the day after each of her sessions.
For six months Emily received PRP injections and used her helmet until the fire came.
Rebuilding After the Woolsey Wildfire: A New Start with New Hair
On November 8, 2018, a wildfire broke out in Malibu, California outside of Los Angeles. Over the course of several days, nearly 300,000 people evacuated the area for safety, including Emily and her two children, as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. All told, nearly 97,000 acres of land burned, and 1,634 structures were destroyed.
Fortunately, Emily and her children were safe. However, their home was not, and they lost virtually everything they owned. Stepping up in the face of adversity, Emily and her children relocated and began planning to completely rebuild their home. They have worked to embrace their temporary location the last few months until they can one day return to the community they love.
Grateful for her family’s safety, her hair loss treatments were the last thing on Emily’s mind during this time. That is, until she noticed new hair growing around her forehead. She hadn’t even realized she’d lost hair there, but there it was, 2 to 3 inches of brand-new hair!
However, she no longer had her helmet and was unable to get another one with everything else she needed to replace. When we learned of Emily’s story, we were inspired by her tenacity and thrilled to be able to help in this one small way by sending her a new helmet.
She not only started wearing her helmet again, she’d also told a close friend who is undergoing cancer treatment, and he’s seen improvement with his radiation therapy-induced hair loss as well!
Of her experience with laser hair growth therapy, she said “I wish that more people dealing with hair loss knew about it, it really does work and I believe in it!”
If you sympathise with Emily and would like to support her and her family, then you’re free to donate here.
Regrow Your Hair with Theradome
Experiences like Emily’s highlight why LLLT is now widely recommended as a proactive solution for hair thinning and loss. Backed by decades of clinical research, LLLT has demonstrated consistent success in promoting healthier, thicker hair across multiple forms of hair loss. Despite the fact that it complements other treatments to maximize results, it also works effectively on its own.
At-home devices such as the Theradome PRO LH80 and EVO LH40 are FDA-cleared and engineered to deliver uniform laser coverage across the entire scalp. Designed with convenience in mind, these cordless, lightweight helmets fit seamlessly into everyday life and are free from known side effects. With a reported 98% user satisfaction rate, LLLT offers a reliable option for those seeking long-term improvements in hair density and overall scalp health.
