Abstract: A system for enhancing and promoting hair growth addresses the problem of premature or undesirable hair loss with the use of i) laser energy applied to the scalp in conjunction with ii) certain topical applications that can be applied to the scalp on a periodic basis and iii) certain supplements that are ingested orally. The specific applications and combination of ingredients will be determined, at least in part, by the gender of the patient. The apparatus of the present invention directs laser energy, in an optimal range of wavelengths, directly to the scalp in both residential and clinical environments. The topical application described herein, including the gender-based component, preferably combines some combination of Finasteride with one or more of a DHT inhibitor, primrose oil, a hormone balancing multi-vitamin, and a hair growth vitamin, all administered in accordance with a specific protocol.