FAQ

A hair follicle test measures the DNA frequency in the individual hair follicle. A hair follicle test provides a look at what has been happening in your body for the last 90 days offering insights that blood or urine tests may not reveal.

Blood tests show a snapshot of what’s happening in your body at a specific moment, while hair testing reflects long-term patterns of mineral levels and toxin exposure. Both tests offer different insights.

Since the hair follicle contains the DNA we need for testing, we use tweezers to gently extract 4–5 strands from the back of the head. While you may feel a quick pinch, it’s very mild and passes almost instantly. In fact, we regularly perform hair follicle testing on children, and they handle it with no trouble at all.

After collecting your hair sample, it typically takes about 15 minutes for the results to be sent to your email. Once we receive the 34-page report, we’ll review it together, identify any deficiencies, and create a personalized wellness protocol tailored to your needs.

Yes, dyed or chemically treated hair can still be tested. However, we ask that you wait at least 48 hours after your hair has been dyed or chemically treated to come in for a hair follicle test to allow some hair growth.

Yes, absolutely! Hair follicle testing is safe, non-invasive, and suitable for children of all ages.

The process is the same for children and teenagers as it is for adults. However, for children that have not yet hit puberty, a quick saliva sample will be needed in addition to the hair follicle.

If you don’t have hair on the top of your head, no worries—we can simply collect a few eyebrow hairs for the sample. This method works just as effectively, and we regularly perform testing for our bald clients.