Hair Follicle Drug Test-Pros & Cons, Myths, and How It Works

David Bell explains what a hair follicle drug test is, it's strengths and weaknesses, myths people believe about it, and how it really works. Learn more at usamdt.com/dru...

[@josephrl82]

I’m having a hard time thinking of a worse invasion of privacy than cutting off chunks of someone’s body to see what they’ve been doing in their free time.

[@yr2007laptop]

Damn you do have a point.

[@davidbell3786]

It comes down to the type of job you have. If drug use in your personal time causes impairment while driving or working in a safety sensitive job people will get hurt. Some drugs can linger fare after use. So that is why that type of test is used. If you choose a job with safety risk you have to chose to not use for everyone else sake and the employer has the right to protect their assets from carelessness from employees who use drugs.

[@yr2007laptop]

@@davidbell3786 so the company pays to screen applicants (

[@rachaelnichols9573]

This is regarding my 2 year old niece who've I've had custody of for 20 months. The mother is a meth user and we have a trial in February with witnesses stating they did meth with her while she was pregnant. My thought was to do a hair folicle test on my niece since I have custody of her and see what it reveals. I also have her 4 year old daughter and was wondering about her hair as well. I've only trimmed it once in 20 months.

[@yr2007laptop]

@@rachaelnichols9573 my opinion: a bit overbearing. Everyone is still family. Mother is adult. You've had custody. Trying to make things look good on your part is too excess for you to even do that or bring it up in court. The court would assume your doing right for the kids this whole time. So are the kids asking you to get meth because they got hooked while they were with their mother? I don't see the point. The kids are young and she can clean herself up. Don't raise them having one family issue hanging over your family. You want to banish the mother forever because of this shame. Think about you and you are all family. Shame on you.

[@onlyaspoonful9171]

who invented this i would want to have a 1 on 1 talk with them

[@markkeith9055]

Armpit hair. I knew I missed something. Thanks buddy.

[@nicholaswakula1395]

xD

[@AnthonyJohnson-gv9rg]

🤣🤣🤣

[@deamonsoul1]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deamonsoul1]

They'll go for pubic hair if necessary

[@UptownMarty]

@@deamonsoul1 can you use Pubic hairs??

[@sideshowbob7918]

I just had my hair test done and passed. Smoked a few times 5 weeks prior. It depends if you smoke a lot or not. If you don’t and did it a few times you should be fine.

[@dimitriosk5124]

2 month ago i smoked 1 time and 1 month ago i smoked 1 time with wery low THC weed and I'm probably going to have hair drug test in 2 weeks do you think i will pass ? I have short hear so I Regularly cut it what dou you think

[@hombre2581]

@@dimitriosk5124 macujo method

[@sideshowbob7918]

I think so.

[@JJRG3499]

@@dimitriosk5124 did you pass?

[@dimitriosk5124]

@@JJRG3499 I am lucky I didn't do the drugtest yet maybe i will do it in another 2 weeks ✌ Until then I will be probably be very sure that I will pass

[@karmaizunia9603]

This drug test is a complete violation of privacy. Why the hell does it matter if something like marijuana was consumed in a span of three or so months? As long as you're not actively using it shouldn't be a concern. Not to mention all the other person information that can be gained from the metabolites in the "sample".

[@davidbell914]

As an employer in multiple industries, two of them with safety sensitive jobs, I wouldn't agree. I have the right to protect my employees and my assets. It's as much your right to go find an employer who doesn't drug test as mine who does and expects the employees to live drug free and make sober choices while working. The hair test is a way to confirm the fact that someone says "I don't use drug" during the hiring process. SAMSHA and HHS whom certify and govern the workplace drug testing laboratories prevent the misuse of the samples, therefor no other test being performed to provide "personal information"

[@Cory989]

David Bell no you’re wrong. That’s why the cutoff is so low for weed since it is already hard to detect in hair. You’re testing a metabolite that isn’t even thc

[@yr2007laptop]

Which is more a concern to the Numbers? Wages to employee or lawsuit, fines, insurance payment from a employee work accident/fatality? Hey you you're the reason for this mishap. We train, and just don't condone your behavior. You're causing us to be on the unsafe list. We don't want that reputation. The amount we have to keep this company in good standing outweighs your wages. Why deny it, look at what happened. We also have proof. Hey Jane didn't we test him before we hired him? You mean..I thought you .well well I just don't know what to do with you. I I I'm just at my wit's end. *Your of no value because we continually pay you. Machine and materials are investments, they are then of value. Best of luck in the future. Next! But please don't inhale and these machines aren't gonna work themselves so let's continue to say "equal employment opportunity" because it just sounds so right and American.

[@Cory989]

yr2007laptop what the hell are you trying to say?

[@yr2007laptop]

@@Cory989 it's not towards your comment

[@robinscottmarsh846]

Failed the hair follicle test for methamphetamine. Is it true using energy drinks can make you fail? Never touched the stuff!!!

[@Usamdt]

No. But sugar free red bull can trigger a false positive on breath alcohol test.

[@rashardrodgers3382]

This just happened to me I tested positive for meth never touch the stuff I took a test the same day my results came back it was negative about to get a lawyer

[@ingelapuddicombe7918]

I failed for all kinds of stuff & nothing i was doing showed up. Lost my kids over it. These test are complete bs. Check out the fifth estates episode on motherrisk. When i had mine done i was given a list of things that could affect the testing, it included saltine crackers and a ton of shampoos and alot of other random every day items....this is a very bad way to test for drug use

[@flowerchild777]

@@Usamdt What, if anything, can cause false positive in hair analysis?

[@sufferedcoin3821]

Maybe it was due to adderall or vyvanse

[@dianakochan4299]

I failed a drug test. It came positive for codeine but I never took drugs in my life. I immediately went to the lab to do a hair drug test and it all came negative. Can I counter that? Thanks

[@Usamdt]

What kind of drug test did you fail? Was it done at a laboratory? Rapid/Instant test?

[@rogrambo]

No. Here's the thing. A hair follicle test oh never mind this is from 5 years ago

[@tsquare852]

I haven’t done drugs in years but I hate that they’re gonna cut my hair:( it’s already short I don’t want an uneven hair

[@davidbell3786]

It's such a small amount that it really won't affect your appearance at all.

[@yr2007laptop]

Yeah don't let the way you look affect your income or career. I mean you have to look the part and be presentable for whoever you work for. That's what they pay you for oh wait they pay you. Forget that mess. If you feel your appearance is more important then you just find something else. How could they. All the time it took you to look the way you look. They can't pay you enough to match that in your lifetime of perfecting your style. After all they should have been impressed with when you showed your face. What company is this that you was unaware so I know where not to apply.

[@jacobbirmingham6751]

Yea

[@chris7285]

@@yr2007laptop ok lord of values 🙆🏻‍♂️....forgive me for not bowing.

[@3rdwld_406]

I'm not a daily smoker I barely smoke but the last time I did was memorial day, about 2 months ago. Will it still show up?

[@alkoholic3216]

Probably yeah. Takes a year

[@Ram-du4gw]

So if im going clean and stop smoking and i do a full body wax like 2-3 times and then let it grow out will i still test dirty after 3-6 months? I want to go clean and make all my hair clean. In other words my question is: in the long run, if i stop smoking, shave or wax my hair all over my body, when it grows back, will it come dirty or clean? Please some one give me a straight answer. I dont smoke anymore and i dont want something i did 3 months ago to prevent me from getting a good job. Im sober now and trying to get a better job. Any advice thanks!

[@Usamdt]

That's a bit overboard. I can see why you are nervous. The only why to know for sure would be to run a test and see if your hair is clean. 90 days after you stopped using would be the time to run the test.

[@PapaEATSYOMama]

Does anyone know for sure if there’s a hair follicle drug test that companies use that can detect up to longer than 90 days? Or is 90 days the standard? Driver here just really wanting to get back on the road and trying to understand how long I have to wait.

[@andrewebb9133]

Why does it really matter if a new employee trying to get a job used drugs a few months ago ?!

[@dreistein]

Because there's a 50% chance it will happen again.

[@JenGerman]

I shaved my head a couple of weeks ago. Summers Are hot and no AC. I also didn’t expect to change jobs. But here I am. My hair is only about 1/3of an inch long. Is that long enough for a test? I am a woman and have no other body hair

[@truckerredd2674]

I’m confused about all the information out here on hair drug test some people say stay clean 4 months and you’ll be good some people say no matter how long you have been clean you’ll fail the test I don’t know what to believe everybody is saying something different

[@tomfulmer7479]

head hair typically tests back about 90 days - 30 days for each 1/2 inch of head hair. Hair closest to the scalp is newest. minimum of 1 and 1/2 inches required for a hair test using head hair. For body hair, it may go back up to 6 months. about a large cotton ball size of hair for testing using body hair.

[@truckerredd2674]

Tom Fulmer what if u stop for 3 to for months cut your hair let it grow back will it be clean

[@20grochowski]

Trucker Redd yes as long as you quit, all new growth will be clean. The reason they say about three months is because they test about 1.5 inches of hair from the root. Hair typically grows at a rate of .5 in per month so that’s where the 3 month figure comes from. However, someone with longer hair, a woman for instance, with hair that is 12 inches long could technically fail a test for 2 years give or take if you do the math. That is if she is a continuous consumer of thc. But from my understanding, most labs would only test the first 1.5 inches from the root of her hair and she would most likely pass as long as she has given herself at least those 3-4 months of not smoking to have clean growth that won’t test positive. Hope that makes sense and clears it up for you a bit. Now other hair growth like armpit hair is a different story as it grows at a slower rate and once it’s there it kind of just stays for a long period of time unless it falls out or you shave it.

[@gordomaje8897]

Did you pass?

[@gordomaje8897]

Did you pass?

[@bcandidvisuals]

Kinda sucks because anyone can change and choose not to use a substance anymore. I understand 30 days but 3 months, that's a bit far back in my opinion. So if you've been clean for 60+ days and don't make the 3 month cutoff, you're fucked, even though you haven't been using.

[@davidbell3786]

It's a reasonable window because drug addicts typically relapse.

[@bcandidvisuals]

@@davidbell3786 ahhhhhh good point, never thought of it that way.

[@issacjalen6147]

David Bell what about someone who used to recreationally smoke marijuana and quit to get a job it’s kinda fucked up that they can’t get a job because of a bad habit they dropped three months ago just saying 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@antjacksonjr]

@@issacjalen6147 sadly that's my current situation. I've only smoked an 1/8th over the last 100 days but I will likely miss out on a good job.

[@Usamdt]

@@issacjalen6147 - The impact of ones decisions are what they are. Some companies are wanting to work with people who's lifestyle is drug free. They are within their right. Waiting 90 days isn't unrealistic.

[@auspicious1]

If i only smoked 3x will I be positive for a hair analysis? Or will it be under the threshold? Does cbd show

[@joemaxxcapri1799]

Yescbr oil shows

[@rogrambo]

CBD does show. Smoking 3 times will not

[@rogrambo]

CBD does show. Smoking 3 times will not

[@justaregulardude1646]

I did every major step! Just for them to pull from my armpit hair. I won’t know if I passed or failed for about another week.. I hope I passed through the grace of god. I stopped smoking for 16 days..

[@youaintblacksis530]

Did you pass?

[@justaregulardude1646]

Bre Hodge failed that shit man

[@ricecreamzz2861]

@@justaregulardude1646 fuck man, this new job i applied at wants me to do a piss test and a hair test, I have long hair and I smoke pretty heavily, but I'm responsible about when and shit, I just think its pointless for them to want to cut my hair, like fuck even if I stop smoking for 16 days ill still fail???? even after they cut my beautiful hair... its just a groundskeeper job. not even using anything crazy

[@flashinthepan3273]

@@justaregulardude1646 16 days isn't near enough for hair follicle . Need a few months. However, you already know that by now.

[@luissantana5404]

16 days is not enough

[@nismonotmugen]

Could a hair test detect up to 6 months? I'll be at 105-118 days clean when I apply for this job. I hear 90 days from some people and 6 months from others.

[@Usamdt]

Body hair can give a 12 month result. Most labs with head hair will only show a 90 window because they cut the hair to 1.5 inches. Hope that helps

[@nismonotmugen]

@@Usamdt thanks

[@realistically9091]

@@Usamdt12 month stop lying

[@314murdacapitall]

@@Usamdtwhat about Dreadz

[@truckerredd2674]

So if you stop smoking for 3 months and cut your hair down does drugs like perks weed etc still go in your hair after you stop using I guess the big question is when does the drugs stop growing in the hair ??????

[@E2rdzik]

Hey, how does the hair testing actually work? How can you detect so much on hair?

[@Bigsteve9662]

What about if you’re a first time or infrequent weed user ? Do you have a better chance to pass or no?

[@cate01a]

cheers for the info. surprising how effective it sounds! looking at a site it reports hair can tell drug use by up to 90 days past

[@positivevibesyo]

I shave my body during the summer time. I only have hair on my chin. It's enough to shave. Do you think they will use the hair on my chin? I'm hoping they do so they won't fail me. Lol Edit: I pass my hair follicle test!! I stop smoking trees for 111 days. I wasn't a heavy smoker either. Guys if you have a good ass job. I won't you to give up drugs. It's not worth it at the end of the day.

[@KillingTheMost]

Congratulations

[@haulingheartache2380]

Give them one from your ass.

[@yr2007laptop]

Chin or where?

[@lucidaaron5018]

I hear for Every half inch that's 30 days they can track of drug use. So when they say hair follicle can track 90-95 days worth. That's assuming you are giving a 1.5 inch sample But idk. I will soon find out personally.

[@haulingheartache2380]

@@lucidaaron5018 These satanists just want your DNA

[@brandonharwell95]

So what if I've been sober for five months and I have the drug test next month. Am I clean? I've cut my hair at least 3 times during now and last time I smoked

[@brentonwilliams5472]

How did it go ?

[@AuGold808]

did you pass?

[@TSARMOTAF]

Alcohol is worse than weed. What every company is telling you is that you can be a drunk but you can't have a puff of weed. Talk about hypocritical.

[@wattermelon1510]

I did meth 9 months ago and I failed a follicle test. How long will it take until I can pass?

[@chelseabogan1344]

The last time I smoked regularly was in May with the last day of me smoking being May 24th. A week and a half before I took my hair and urine test, I went to a party and got drunk and stupidly started hitting a blunt that was passed to me. I passed my urine and hair test on July 29th and got the job without doing any detox.

[@swagpiece95]

U probably didnt smoke much

[@damoncollins1898]

That's because it takes 5 to 10 days for that hair to surface from the follicle

[@sweetbabyruth7777]

@@damoncollins1898 what do you mean after 5 to 10 days the thc leaves the hair after you stop smoking?

[@damoncollins1898]

@@sweetbabyruth7777 the new hair doesnt reach past your scalp for that long.. that's why your test was positive

[@sweetbabyruth7777]

@@damoncollins1898 mines came back negative today

[@andresl8635]

Can u tell the difference of exposure and drug use I know for a fact I didn't use cocaine and I fail drug test but I must got exposure from it from money or touching something or body can they tell by levels of the test they sent it to lab if I was using or expose by it

[@rubenn4277]

I need someone’s opinion ASAP if I did about a 20 of ❄️ on New Year’s Day that’s it and I’m not a regular user would I pass a hair follicle test today March 8th?

[@ESPonMe]

Probably not

[@leeannajohnson1008]

Did you pass?

[@rubenn4277]

@@leeannajohnson1008 yes I passed both hair follicles I had 2 jobs lined up

[@leeannajohnson1008]

RUBENN congratulations 🎉🍾

[@rubenn4277]

@@leeannajohnson1008 thank u very much I was definitely NERVOUS 🙏💯

[@cataclysmic911]

I would be looking for a new career.

[@Stingarizzle]

Need some advice. I got hair tested late May last year and had to tell my school that I smoked and the test did come back positive. Oddly enough I remembered everytime I smoked 90 days prior to the test, and I only got a 1.4 positive pg. The detection is 0.5 but my question is, I’ve been sober from weed for 4 and a half months (140 days) and I know that I’m going to get tested within the next few weeks. Do I risk it and smoke (couple hits of a blunt just to get high) or do I wait until the day of or a couple days after I get tested and smoke but I will get tested 90 ish days after. Personally I’m going to wait but I’m also worried that if I just get high once if it will show up. There’s always the possibility to just wait 7 months until I can smoke again but jeez just to be high one time and be okay. That would be great. Please someone help!

[@sweetbabyruth7777]

Dont do it stay clean until you take your test

[@Stingarizzle]

Sweet BabyRuth ya I got tested Monday and I’m able to smoke but only for this week

[@sweetbabyruth7777]

@@Stingarizzle did you pass

[@Stingarizzle]

Sweet BabyRuth ima find out next weekend, I smoked Monday night, Wednesday night and then today ima smoke like twice but after today that’s it, I gotta stay clean for the next 90 days

[@sweetbabyruth7777]

@@Stingarizzle make sure today its it I know it's hard but you can do it💯💯💯

[@youjake14]

Will my friend pass a hair test? He stopped smoking 9 weeks ago, he smoked 2-3 times a week a low amount from a thc pen. He works out 4-6 days a week vigorously, eats clean, drinks 8-12 glasses of water a day and trimmed his hair to 1/4 inch before the test. Im trying to get him a job, ill let you guys know what happens either way. Thanks for your time

[@dylanpoihipi]

Did it work?

[@invader_britt]

I’ve removed all my body hair except my scalp. I’m a woman so I often shave and wax. I haven’t smoked pot in 2 months since either. I got one more month to go before I take the test I’m still wondering do I have to cut off my hair though? I have long hair and I do not want to cut it if I don’t have to

[@Mzaleo]

Well how did it go girl?

[@Kevin-oy6ym]

How was it ?

[@invader_britt]

@@Kevin-oy6ym I haven’t had my test yet I honestly just waited and grew my hair out for a few more months but I go to train the 16th so sometime shortly after I’m thinking I’ll get tested. I did also chop off all the hair I knew wouldn’t pass. 😭😭 I just want this bad

[@invader_britt]

@@Mzaleo Honestly life came up I for a few months I didn’t get to go but I just signed the papers for my training on the 16th I’ll be going to hopefully get that test done. I’m like 100% sure I’ll pass at this point

[@invader_britt]

@DecodeThamsg I passed it, I stopped smoking around 8/27/21. They shaved the hair off from the nape of my neck. They also give you the option of taking it from various spots on your head so it blends more. Taking body hair is a last option, if you have no hair from anywhere else.

[@desserttree]

Is the clipping from the base of the scalp? I have long hair and haven’t cut it in over 2 years and only clean 6 months

[@aiRyxi]

They took my full length, not sure if they'll only test the bottom

[@Ihatethewaythatyou]

Do you think its possible for it to show up after 91 days free? I heard sweat can play a factor in the test as well?

[@Usamdt]

The 90 day window is an approximation. Detection can go beyond 90 days. Each person could see variations.

[@Ihatethewaythatyou]

*update* After sustaining for 90 or slightly less days I did pass the hair folicel test. I'm soooo fuccin happy rn. Y'all can do it too does suck but a decent job is worth it.

[@raiderrick9274]

Did they take body hair or head hair?

[@Ihatethewaythatyou]

@@raiderrick9274 head they took it from 2 different spots.

[@raiderrick9274]

@@Ihatethewaythatyou ive been clean for 110 days- I shave my head so they will take mine from body or armpit- I heard the thc stays longer in those places .hope im good 👍

[@verynearlypure]

For longer hair (greater than 15 inches), which part of the hair stalk are you using?

[@dropphone7489]

the 1.5 inches closest to scalp. Aloe Rid and Aloe Toxin Rid and Macujo Aloe Rid are SCAMS. They are regular shampoo! The macujo method works for 1 in 5 people SciTOX Detox works for close to 100% of people and its Guaranteed!

[@williamphillip9749]

I took a hair drug test for BNSF Railway when I hired out and they took a huge chunk from the top of head it sucked and I passed but damn so many people didn’t

[@MrNayjacobs]

How many times/days did you wash

[@jessicaarriaga8489]

So is the d.o.t requiring a hair test or is it for the company?

[@ysavier1010]

Let's say I used to smoke weed in high school but chose to stop after graduation. If I haven't cut my hair since then and it's been a few years, will I fail a follicle test?

[@davidbell914]

Likely not. They may cut your hair which is 6+ inches long and the lab is only going to process the 1.5 inches closest to your scalp.

[@andrejissitt1635]

@@davidbell914 is that true? Because I was wondering if they used arm hair then surely there would still be a level of the metabolite in those hairs as that hair doesn’t grow much. Like even if it’s been 5 years since.

[@602virginia]

Is it true trucking companies can go back 3 years from a hair test? That seems a little overboard

[@Rattus-Norvegicus]

No, 6 months max

[@davidbell914]

Not likely. ​ Most labs cut 1.5 inches off of the sample of head hair to look at 90 days. But the lab can look at 12 months back with longer hair or body hair. Body hair grows for approx 6 months and falls out randomly up to approx 12 months so body hair is what employers would prefer if they want to look farther.

[@truckerredd2674]

David Bell what if you’ve been clean for 3 months then cut body hair off and let it grow back will it still test dirty

[@SuperPoshposh]

No Hair on body then it's automatic fail

[@Usamdt]

Not exactly. But unless you are always shaving 100% of your body all the time. It would seem suspicious if show up on testing day all shaved. :-)

[@Senorlatulla]

@@Usamdt body wax?

[@yr2007laptop]

Some reschedule to give time for hair to grow but that's all on you

[@tomfulmer7479]

Employers should not consider having no hair to test as a positive test result as doing so would likely open them up to legal issues. They should have an alternative specimen type that can be used instead.

[@changemymind8692]

I know that the actual hair follicle can be contaminated for a long time but when does the body stop producing contaminated hair?

[@dattdamnac]

90 days.

[@itzHuck69]

What’s the furthest back it can go for thc? I plan on getting a CDL but I quit smoking over 45 days ago, I just want to make sure I wait long enough to pass it.

[@davidbell914]

Most test only look back 90 days. But if they cut more than 1.5 inches of head hair or use body hair it could give up to a year result. Best solution is to have approx 2" of hair on the back of your head after the 90 day mark.

[@ambercrow5451]

90 days but recommended 120 bc people metabolize the differently, because it stores in fatty tissue. Consumption of water can make a diff to. Many factors.

[@dez15man]

I have a question for you, will I fail the hair follicle drug test if I’m around weed smoke? Or do I have to actually inhale it myself?

[@evalopez8903]

smoke it your self the drug test i’m pretty sure checks the hair in its self not the residue it’s self

[@V8Fredo]

Inhale

[@johnandrewmayne]

Its oil based. Dont use for a few weeks use a special shampoo twice right before you test . make sure your clothes aren't contaminated.

[@yr2007laptop]

Contaminated with what?! If the slight touch or graze of an unwashed hair is so critical then all this stuff is so unnecessary. Contaminated lol you mean lol if a strain of loose uncured hair happens to stick in the same exact spot where they cut close to the scalp lol what if you have short hair lol it's just going to cling on llol

[@ranitajohnson7453]

Have a question I havnt smoked since January it was just half a blunt. I didn't smoke for 7 months before that time in January. I have a hair test tomorrow will I past if its been almost 6 months ago? on another note I rarely smoke maybe 2 times a year that's it.

[@davidbell914]

Will the concern is how long is your hair. It is possible the THC is present in the shaft of hair longer than 6 months. Hair Test require approx 2 inch of head hair to cover a 90 day window. Anything longer could give a longer result.

[@davidbell3786]

Did you pass your test?

[@602virginia]

David Bell hey is it true hair test can go back 3 years?

[@davidbell914]

@@602virginia probably not. Most labs standard operating procedure only look at 90 days with head hair. 6 to 12 months from body hair.

[@lilteedakardiackid4695]

David Bell what if you hit a cigarette wit marijuana in it not knowingly one time 3 weeks before a hair test , will you fail ??

[@FalconA2v]

How far back does this test go ?

[@rogrambo]

3 months

[@yr2007laptop]

So why do they want it closer to the scalp if you have long hair? The lab is the certified to conduct the test and they're not comparent enough to know if it's your actual hair? The longer your hair the more the can read right.

[@davidbell3786]

Multiple reasons; For the purpose of workplace testing 90 days was a standard set by the industry and it also gives a more consistent result. The longer the hair the more inconsistent the results. In order to have scientifically provable processes you have to be able to have consistent results otherwise they could be called into question.

[@yr2007laptop]

@@davidbell3786 but the hair is dissolved and the amount of ??? Is measured giving potency results. ?? Also if toxins last longer from body hair and has slower growth rate then why not be the first place and hair for key substance match of consistancy?

[@epimaz]

I was tested positive for cocaine use under a hair drug test. I've never been around people who do cocaine or have ever done cocaine. Could you explain how this was possible?

[@misteranderson3418]

They did a switch-a-roo.

[@gusblackwell7953]

The same exact thing just happed to me I'm hoping I'm able to retest tomorrow because I know that I'm clean

[@marissacontrerasarevalo8948]

Same thing happened to me also. I unfortunately was around someone who did do cocain. It costed me my career.

[@HoxHax666]

@@marissacontrerasarevalo8948 When was the last time you used and when after how many day was the drug test and what kind of drug test did you do ?! Thanks in advance !

[@krazykarl2413]

@@HoxHax666 no response??? Seems The drug didn’t cost them their career… their decisions did😳😳😳

[@jzdh1949]

What about tramadol 50mg? Used 3xs in May 2022 n 1x in August (this month)??

[@trevonmalveaux7403]

mann me 2 but i have a prescription . been clean from weed 101 days

[@tomfulmer7479]

Good info David. Thanks for sharing. you guys always do a great job.

[@srt9668]

Damn I’m nervous I quit 18 months ago after being a heaving user they cut around 6-7 inches of hair and haven’t heard from them in a week what are the chances I pass

[@davidmartin8301]

Did you ever find out?

[@Chris_p_bacon86]

Is it true that devils lettuce stays in your hair for UP to 90 days or can it be longer?

[@OneSvT]

They usually only test for 90 days

[@magsdoneit1068]

Would using any of these Difflam mouth wash oragel bongela adult ambasol adult gel interfere with a hair folical test

[@dickfitswell3437]

What if you are one of the rare humans with Alopecia Universalis? I knew a human male who was in the US Navy (I was a Marine hitching a ride on their LHD-6) and he had Alopecia Universalis. (By knew, I mean I saw him around the ship and he told a navy gal we hung out w/in the smoke pit). Say he goes to work in the refineries in Htown. Almost all hair test. Its nornally an auto F+ if you dont. Would he get a waiver? Alopecia Universalis is zero hair anywhere on your body. We thought he was an alien at first. You should see a human with no eyebrows or eyelashes or hair. Just a bald face. Its odd

[@Usamdt]

John, obviously that is rare and an employer would have to make a policy decision on how to test that employee. They would revert to Urine most likely. Great Question. Thanks

[@rizkhan3368]

they have nails

[@Zscarpack559]

Ay brotha I got a question, is there a specific hair thc test the public can buy that is legit and where so can I buy this product ? Thank you

[@HebrewJerusalemPrince777]

I’m going to be honest I have not smoked pot in 6 yrs. But my question is what if you’ve been around someone who smokes pot. Like for an example if you walked into someone’s house and they was smoking it?

[@andrejissitt1635]

Do you think it’s possible to test positive after that long? Surely some of the arm hairs you had back then would still be there after 6 years?

[@nate-murray]

I’ve used thc maybe 3 times in the last 5-7 months. Most recent was a month ago how long should I wait to be clean for a offshore job

[@procast1751]

I used CBD for knee pains due to an extended ligament and tendon. I kinda abused the stuff if I'm honest, but that was about 2 months ago. I get tested soon enough to know it will likely show up, but do you think I can explain the situation and usage to my employer? Marijuana us legalized in my state, but I dont do smoke or do anything anymore.

[@Usamdt]

It is really up to the employers policy. CBD will not show up but if it has more than the cut off level of THC that will. Plead your case, but our advice to them is treat everyone the same. Regardless of the policy.

[@garageamsterdam]

Does anybody know if your hair can get contaminated from THC smoke. I live in Amsterdam next tot a coffeeshop where people smoke a lot of weed outside and a lot of times I have walked into a cloud of THC smoke. I need to get my hair tested in Germany. They will perform a hair test. Havent inhaled it.

[@derrickbrown6640]

I literally hit the joint 3 times last week but haven’t smoke in the last 6 months but when I did smoke it was on a rare occasion do you think that’s enough THC to failed the hair follicle test

[@xGermanIronMan]

Derrick Brown yes, it detects up to 1MG of thc

[@georgejeffery13]

@@xGermanIronMan how much is 1 MG ?

[@lalomoreno5547]

Did you pass??

[@jeffrygalva6951]

Did you pass?

[@hays0311]

What about one time use? I've been told that they dont work well for infrequent users

[@hays0311]

@@jackshittle okay, so with that said, if you were taking direct extract cbd it would show up on the test seeing as though there is still a small amount of thc

[@Usamdt]

@@hays0311 Yes many CDB products that claim extremely low THC still have more than enough to fail a workplace drug test.

[@hays0311]

Thanks for your reply, I know you can fail a urinalysis for CBD, I had to learn that the hard way, but I was unsure about a folicle test since I've read a mix of answers for the one time use, many companies to include some of the hair detox companies claim that it wont show up even if you take an actual hit of marijuana, do you have any insight on why someone who is trying to sell a product would say not to worry about it?

[@lilteedakardiackid4695]

USA Mobile Drug Testing what if you hit a cigarette wit marijuana in it not knowingly one time 3 weeks before a hair test , will you fail ??

[@davidbell914]

@@lilteedakardiackid4695most likely if you consumed more than on puff.

[@TOMMYGUNSNYC]

Does very thin body hair have any effect on the test?

[@davidbell3786]

No

[@lowsyfo]

My friends smoked heavily around me and I didn’t smoke, I don’t smoke at all actually but I’m doing a hair drug test tomorrow for a job. I’m really scared I’m going to test positive because I suppose I did inhale it second hand, but I didn’t want to. If it comes back positive I don’t think I’ll get the job /: I don’t even smoke but the people will think I’m lying. 😞

[@justwhy7449]

It only shows up if you get high/stoned

[@drewhepler794]

@Kolton Brumbaugh same here. Did you pass? My roommates smoke daily and I’ve only smoked with them a handful of times the 2 and a half years I’ve lived with them. I never smoke other than those times but did take an edible a little less than 4 months ago

[@robb2999]

If you are joining the AF are hair follicle test common to do?

[@invalidargument2.0]

No I was only piss tested and that was when I got to BMT

[@1cjoseph11]

Got popped for marijuana and I haven’t smoked since high school (2006). Have been around a few smokers here and there but never acually seen them smoke it (would just smell it in the air).

[@gordomaje8897]

Fuck you if your lying bitch you’re making me anxious about my test in a week

[@1cjoseph11]

@@gordomaje8897 calm yo goofy ass down.

[@drewhepler794]

@@gordomaje8897 did you pass? I’m in the same boat

[@Mzaleo]

@@gordomaje8897 What happened??

[@Kta.RayBandsss]

If your hair is long can you still pass ? I haven’t smoked for a year but my hair is really long will I still pass ?

[@aquiladolcide9735]

I hate these test!!! It's discriminatory because anyone with high melanin pigmentation skin and hair could get a false positive on hair follicle test. I never thought this would happen to me however it did and thank God the 2nd test was negative for all drugs however I spent over $800 to clear my name, I was also treated like an addict !!!

[@jacksmith9184]

She hair tests are racists torwards black people lol alright

[@ricardoflores5711]

How did you go about clearing your name ?

[@Fury201]

I took a painkiller on September 8th and I’m due for a hair follicle test next week on the 5th of December. Should I be worried?

[@brettpoe3069]

Did you pass?

[@FaderSkate]

I’m hoping they use my armpit hair I have dreadlocks and have had them for seven years I don’t smoke but I it’s only been a year sober

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

lol has dreads doesn't smoke weed lmfao

[@Jvelasco1421]

Your name is fader skate

[@robertgriffin8259]

I have a question. Its been 4 months since i smoked. I recently took an at home urine test and passed. I know my hair will show it now but if i shave all my hair will the new growth show that ive smoked in the past??

[@jaywavy5734]

The last time I smoked frfr was in January, I smoked in March but only hit the blunt a couple times. Could I pass a hair follicles test?

[@Usamdt]

Did you take a test what was your result?

[@jaywavy5734]

USA Mobile Drug Testing nah I take it in a few weeks

[@Usamdt]

@@jaywavy5734 if you been clean since March you should be Okay. Make sure your hair is longer than 1 inch but shorter than 1.5. Good Luck.

[@aheartolove]

Did u pass?

[@jaywavy5734]

Niecey Nine I’m taking it the end of June I’ll keep u posted

[@vanessatalberg9556]

Do you have any info about patches that isn'tt from pharmchek?

[@jonathanmiranda7524]

what if i wear a wig

[@davidbell914]

Body hair is what is being used. Head hair is cut off at the scalp if there is head hair that is at least 1.5 inches long.

[@robertotexidor6257]

I’m crst and I had two hair follicle come back inconclusive and they just took another one what is going to happen

[@jessdyer3724]

That's funny I just past one with detox shampoo and I've been dirty for years!!! Funny how people are so certain about shit they know nothing about except what they read on a product description.

[@ryhemepolk3985]

EXACTLY:what did u use I fucked up at work now I think I’m fucked

[@jessdyer3724]

@@ryhemepolk3985 I did a avc cleanse then I used ingology detox shampoo and treated my hair once each day for two days before the test and I used zycom detox shampoo I think it was called the day of the test .they typically take some from the back of your head so focus on that part more but still detox your whole head .

[@mandoman69]

Wait what? I need to know about this

[@davidbell3786]

We hear drug users claim that all the time. But we catch them. And then they cry "But I used special shampoo! It's not fair I'm getting fired!"

[@jaybartgis5148]

@@davidbell3786 you should honestly get fired for obesity.

[@JasonCadet]

How long will ecstasy stay in your hair for a test?

[@michaelknight4099]

If it's for a goverment job they will test in 30 day sections and can pick up if there was any tampering.

[@davidbell3786]

Depends on the lab and test they run. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelknight4099]

@@davidbell3786 No problem. I unfortunately learned this the hard way and failed my follicle test for a correction officer position. I'm retaking the course and physical training at the end of this month and haven't touched any cannabis in just under 3 months so I should be okay.

[@yr2007laptop]

So sorry for that. My sister was a CO and had to do a question are and poly. Don't be afraid to admit because it was in the past, right? Well you just can't get it together and got more skeletons. Why would anyone want someone who can't admit guilt

[@yr2007laptop]

Oh and another thing. Recent usage is the worst in law enforcement qualification, so no, you won't be okay

[@mannydiaz4124]

I smoked out once in the last year. I took the test about two weeks later. Will I pass? I smoke about a cigarette a year.

[@josecavazos1869]

Did you pass

[@mannydiaz4124]

@@josecavazos1869 yes I passed. I guess they only look for heavy smokers.

[@yr2007laptop]

You passed good. But you are a holiday user. Once a year my ass. Holidays is your let loose

[@edwardkenway8143]

@@yr2007laptop I smoked for 2 weeks and stopped today. Will I pass my hair test in 3 or 4 months

[@davidruffin473]

If there is no body hair then you guys would result to a urine test ?

[@davidbell3786]

No. If someone has shaved all of the hair from their entire body, it's almost certain that they are trying to cheat the drug test. Either that or they're really into the movie Powder. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZTGYp-op6-Lh7c

[@Usamdt]

It would be up to the policy. We recommend that they do urine and possibly a follow up test randomly on a donor who doesn't have any hair sometime within the next 12 months.

[@jameswood3580]

Alopecia

[@ranbandz7566]

I haven’t smoked in 19’months. I have short hair. If they take hair from any where in my body. Will thx be detected after so long ?

[@chillypepper-vh3pq]

A simple way to pass is to wait two weeks from last drug use and shave everything. All new hair will be drug free. This method works if you're trying to get ahead of the game, not for last minute.

[@blanco9962]

I'm trying this, you think it works

[@chillypepper-vh3pq]

@@blanco9962 I know it works bcuz I've done it.

[@blanco9962]

@@chillypepper-vh3pq I actually shaved my head june 4th, 2 weeks after I partied and I got a hair test tomorrow. So it looks like you and me done some research,but you actually took the test. That's what's up

[@chillypepper-vh3pq]

@@blanco9962 Hope everything works out.

[@blanco9962]

@@chillypepper-vh3pq I'll let you know how it goes

[@symonemonroe3371]

I smoke a week ago w/a friend , but I’m not a smoking , I just took a hair follicle test …anyway I passed it ? I’m really nervous & I don’t know cause I’m not even a smoker . 🥴🥴please help 🤞🏽🤞🏽😫

[@aprilgriffin5383]

I have a hair test coming up Monday and I literally only took like 2 or 3 tiny hits of weed out of a can and that was back at the beginning of September...so its right at the 90 day mark im hoping I pass it

[@Itsangelica96]

did u pass it

[@cameronstuder7326]

Did you pass?

[@3rdwld_406]

Hey buddy did you pass

[@GetMoneyFuggBidges]

Plot twist- she was writing from Saudi’s Arabia. They stoned her the next day, you know… since she wanted to get stoned.

[@marcusmyrick7573]

I took 3 puffs in october 2019, before then it was a year from that date. I have a hair test coming up, will I pass?

[@nickgeorge3259]

Yeah detection has a 3 month window with hair

[@daniloradosavljevic5533]

@@nickgeorge3259 what about after 105 days?

[@UptownMarty]

@@nickgeorge3259 can you use Pubic hairs??

[@imthewallfacer]

I haven't smoked in a month so I know I'd fail, but my hair is around 2 feet long. Would my old drug use still show up or will it have left my hair eventually? Idk how it works at all lol

[@Usamdt]

Your hair dies over time and doesn't retain what is needed to detect usage. The 1.5" closest to your scalp is what is used to detect drugs.

[@Senorlatulla]

@@Usamdt I had the same question, I stop smoking 70 days ago but I too have long hair...... this job is really important to me, any advice?

[@davidbell914]

​@@Senorlatulla most labs cut 1.5 inches off of the sample of head hair to look at 90 days. But the lab can look at 12 months back with longer hair or body hair. Body hair grows for approx 6 months and falls out randomly up to approx 12 months so body hair is what employers would prefer if they want to look farther.

[@davidbell914]

See response for Johnny Boy below.

[@mrHandle]

Need some answers if possible. I have no head hair and will have to submit armpit it chest hair on Monday for testing. I'm clean over 9 months, was a regular user so was wondering if I would come up clean.

[@kathleencollins3322]

BS BLEACHing WORKS

[@therontaylor6120]

I have dreads and I have a test coming up. In 2weeks, I smoked everyday up until a week ago. I’ve stopped and took a pill detox for bout a week. How long should I wait before I take the test ?

[@asapjabb6936]

U pass?

[@ricardoflores5711]

@@asapjabb6936 yo

[@nocapent8878]

What if u bald 🤣?

[@olebilly]

They take ball hairs

[@Usamdt]

Actually body hair is used in place of head hair.

[@UptownMarty]

@@Usamdt can you use Pubic hairs???

[@iggyrlk]

I think this should at least be an opt in scenario for CDL random. Lower the percentage of random screening. The other question... do they clean the hairs before they dissolve and test.

[@luissantana5404]

Does THC stay longer in underarm hair?

[@Sisipatel18]

Question ? Can second hand smoke cause positive hair drug test?

[@aleksandrmichalewicz8230]

Does second hand have an effect on hair follicle test?

[@shllewis9]

I’m wondering the same thing

[@taylorfaoa4956]

Need some advice y'all. So I took a hit of a joint about 5 months ago. Touched cannabis oil a week ago. Only touched. I got a test coming up next week. Will I have an issue passing? Just a lil nervous cuz I really want this job.

[@oussamahattab3039]

Hi so for a bald person and shave their armpit for a religious reason with a chest hair shorter than 1 1/2 Inches how they can preform the drug test its. Kinda confusing

[@davidbell914]

Body hair does grow like head hair. Body hair takes approx 1 year to grow and fall out. So it will provide a evidence if drugs are used greater than 90 days in many cases.

[@UptownMarty]

@@davidbell914 can you use Pubic hairs??

[@alexw4225]

I haven’t smoked in 70 days, I quit when I found out my wife is pregnant. I have a hair follicle in 2 days. I cut my hair down to a half inch and shaved my body. Do you think I will pass. Please someone reply wuick

[@youjake14]

Did you pass?

[@alexw4225]

@@youjake14 well since it was a disa drug test they said my hair had to be at least an inch long to use it for drug test. And since I had no body hair or anything they told me to just come back after it’s an inch long which took 2 weeks. My new employer that had me tested wasn’t too thrilled but I told him I had cut my hair that short because “my kid got lice from school” so he bought it lol.

[@alexw4225]

@@youjake14 I literally called disa with *67 and told them my situation and the lady told me to just cut my hair a lil and i would be good😂

[@Croatian-1989]

Nicely done David. I have a question: I plan to file a motion to drug test the mother of my child for a hair follicle test as she has a history of using drugs. She mentioned to her friend that she uses a detox drug shampoo and feels confident that she would pass hair follicle drug test by using detox shampoo. Is that true? that a detox shampoo would work? how can I go around that and use different types of samples when testing a female?

[@diegocruz9080]

It’s been 2 months since I smoked I have a drug test in a couple days but I buzzed my hair and got 2 other hair cuts within the 2 months am I good?

[@diegocruz9080]

@@Tom_Darippa I passed but i didn’t have to the hair follicle test after all just a piss test.

[@diegocruz9080]

@@Tom_Darippaso that’ll be 4 months without smoking and you cut your hair you’ll be straight. Just to be completely certain get another haircut a little before the test so that it grows a bit so it’s not obvious you cut it for the test.

[@diegocruz9080]

@@Tom_Darippa sorry bro but you gotta cut it down by a inch and a 1/2 before your test because they take the closest inch and a 1/2 to your head

[@arturoruiz8871]

@@Tom_Darippa did you pass?

[@devonstocktips9029]

I’ve been clean for about a month , I’m a teen who did macujo method, should I pass, I smoked heavily

[@tyrekejenkins726]

Semp Entertainment no bro that’s methods a scam lol

[@yr2007laptop]

Why you asking a test lab if you think what you did will pass? What happens when the police stops you and you say I did nothing wrong

[@kikelara88]

Tyreke Jenkins I passed twice with macujo method

[@jockerzlopez13]

Scooptdy Wu so it does work?

[@chazarkansas1366]

@@yr2007laptop why would a test lab give a fuck. They are literally providing a service.. not convicting criminals.