Evaluating Hair Devices at CES: Which Promises Are Real and Which Are ‘Placebo Tech’?
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Evaluating Hair Devices at CES: Which Promises Are Real and Which Are ‘Placebo Tech’?

sstyler
2026-02-04
10 min read
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A critical guide to CES hair gadgets—how to spot placebo tech, test claims, and buy devices that actually improve hair in 2026.

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