A hair follicle drug test is a common method used by employers and authorities to detect drug use over a prolonged period. Due to its detection capabilities, it is considered one of the most difficult tests to cheat, as it can trace drug usage up to 90 days prior. However, some strategies and hair detox methods may increase the chances of passing this test.
One of the most effective ways to beat a hair follicle drug test is by abstaining from drug usage for a sufficient period. As new hair growth replaces old hair, the detection window gradually narrows. Therefore, staying clean for at least 90 days can significantly increase the chances of passing the test.
Specialized hair detox shampoos can help remove or mask drug metabolites from the hair shaft. These shampoos generally contain strong cleansing agents like salicylic acid, which breaks down drug residues. It is essential to follow the product instructions carefully, as incorrect usage may lead to inconclusive test results.
The Macujo method is a popular hair detoxification process that helps remove drug traces from the hair shaft. It involves multiple steps and utilizes a combination of ingredients such as vinegar and salicylic acid shampoo.
Bleaching the hair can help to strip away drug metabolites that have penetrated the hair shaft. However, this process can be damaging to the hair and scalp, so it is crucial to take proper precautions and follow up with deep conditioning treatments to restore hair health.
Get Tested Early
Hair analysis can’t show recent drug use. It takes 7-10 days for drug-containing hair to grow from the follicle above the scalp. If you only took drugs in the days before the test, your hair likely won’t test positive. However, other tests like oral fluid and urine can detect drugs after just hours.
It Wasn’t Me
If you were around drugs heavily, detectable levels could be in your hair from smoke or transfer by hands. To avoid false positives, each hair sample gets washed chemically to remove or reduce any drug present before analysis. The wash solution can also be analyzed if needed. For example, if you admit to being around marijuana smokers, the solution could confirm the results. However, any drug you take directly will be inside the hair itself. So, environmental marijuana exposure can differ from ingested marijuana.
What If Bald?
No one can test head hair if you’re bald. But body hair can also get tested for drugs. With no or insufficient head hair, other sites like pubic, underarm, leg, chest, and beard hair could be used. Body hair growth differs from head hair. So, body hair can’t pinpoint the drug timeframe, but it can be viewed over 12 months.
Don’t Send Fake Hair
If collection isn’t witnessed, you could send someone else’s ‘clean’ hair, take hair from an area other than requested, or even submit fake or animal hair. For peace of mind, you can submit hair without legally binding results. So, another’s hair could easily get tested under your name. Similarly, fake or pet hair could get submitted. But all hair gets visually inspected on lab arrival. Fake hair would get rejected, then. A company collector would also ensure the correct hair area gets sampled, usually 200 strands from the scalp’s highest point for the least growth variation.
Treatments May Reduce Drug Levels
Excessive shampooing, some cosmetic treatments, and thermal straighteners may reduce drug concentrations in hair varyingly. Some detox shampoos aim to reduce toxin levels in hair below detectable lab levels. By deeply penetrating strands, they claim to remove all chemical deposits, including drugs. Various hair chemicals like dyes, bleaches, perms, and relaxers may also affect results, possibly helping you pass. Bleaching purportedly removes 40-80% of metabolites. However, lab tests studying hair drug metabolites are extremely reliable. Metabolites from the bloodstream pass into follicles, locking evidence in the growing strand. Any extent of loss depends on treatment and the drug. Are you willing to risk it?
Can Results Get Falsified?
Analysis accuracy depends on sampling and lab techniques. Accredited companies use state-of-the-art equipment to identify illegal drugs, even new ones, quickly. Our trained collectors ensure that the correct testers give real human hair. No doubt about identity or tampering during collection.
With time, only natural detox ensures passing. An unwatched test gives ideas for detox measures if you have time. You might enjoy living clean as a habit, and you should never worry about another test! Let’s explore Connecting with Your Community: Tips for Getting to Know Your Neighbors