Searching for a hair sensitivity test or a hair allergy test in Canada? Our at-home food sensitivity test works from a small hair sample you collect yourself, with no needles, no appointment and no kit to wait for. This guide explains how it works step by step, what each level costs in Canadian dollars, what you get back, and what a hair test can't tell you, so you can decide whether it's the right next step for you.
How it works, step by step
- Choose your test and order online. There are three levels (see the prices below).
- Check your email. In Canada every test comes with digital instructions by email, so there's nothing to wait for in the mail. Here's what you're ordering with digital instructions.
- Collect a small hair sample at home by following the instructions.
- Mail it in your own envelope to the address in your instructions.
- Get your results by email in 5–7 working days once your sample is received. Our guide to what happens after you send your hair sample explains each stage.
Our testing team uses bioresonance to look for potential sensitivity patterns in the sample. Our guide to how hair sensitivity testing works explains the method in more detail.
C$ prices
| Test | Items checked | 1 person | 2 people | 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Sensitivity Test | 600 | C$49.95 | n/a | n/a |
| Ultimate Individual Test | 1,000 | C$54.95 | C$89.95 | C$139.95 |
| Optimum Sensitivity Test | 1,600 | C$64.95 | C$99.95 | C$159.95 |
Prices are in Canadian dollars, correct at the time of writing; the product page always shows the current price. The price is the test: there's no kit to buy on top and no consultation fee. The only extra cost is mailing your sample. You can see all three in our sensitivity tests collection.
Which level should you choose?
- Individual (600 items, C$49.95): a first shortlist across everyday foods, drinks and non-food items.
- Ultimate (1,000 items, C$54.95): a wider list, also available for 2 or 4 people.
- Optimum (1,600 items, C$64.95): our widest test, with the Optimum Sensitivity Test also available for 2 or 4 people.
Our guide to comparing hair sensitivity tests sets the three lists side by side. With the packs, each person sends their own hair sample and gets their own results.
What you get back
Your results arrive by email and list the food and non-food items your sample showed a potential sensitivity to. The most useful next step is a food and symptom diary: our free food and symptom diary template makes it easy to change one food at a time and note what happens, while keeping your diet balanced.
Allergy, intolerance or sensitivity?
A food allergy involves the immune system, usually comes on quickly and can be serious. A food intolerance or sensitivity tends to build more slowly, often hours after eating, and shows up as everyday discomfort such as bloating, gas, stomach cramps, headaches, tiredness or brain fog.
Almost 11% of adults have a true food allergy, yet 19% believe they do. Many are actually dealing with a food intolerance or sensitivity (JAMA Network Open, 2019). Our symptoms page and food intolerance symptoms chart list common signs.
Reading labels helps whatever you find out. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency explains how allergen labelling works on prepackaged food.
If you ever have swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, trouble breathing, or feel faint after eating, that's an emergency: call 911.
Hair test or another route?
A hair test is one of several routes. Your family doctor, an allergist, a registered dietitian and a naturopathic doctor each do something different, and our guide to getting a food sensitivity test in Canada explains what each one offers and what your provincial health plan covers. If you're weighing a blood panel against a hair sample, see hair vs blood food sensitivity tests.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a hair sensitivity test in Canada? Our at-home hair sensitivity tests are C$49.95 (600 items), C$54.95 (1,000 items) or C$64.95 (1,600 items) for one person. The Ultimate and Optimum tests also come in 2- and 4-person packs.
Is a hair sensitivity test the same as an allergy test? No. Allergy testing through an allergist looks for the immune reactions linked to true allergies. Our hair sensitivity test doesn't use blood or measure antibodies; it looks for potential sensitivity patterns, so it's a starting point for exploring everyday symptoms rather than a way to check for an allergy.
Is it covered by my provincial health plan? No. At-home tests aren't covered by provincial or territorial health plans and are paid for yourself.
How long do results take? Results arrive by email in 5–7 working days once your sample is received. Mailing time is separate.
What it can't tell you
A hair sensitivity test can't tell you whether you have a true food allergy, celiac disease or any other medical condition. If you suspect an allergy or celiac disease, your family doctor is the right person to look into it.
About our tests
Our tests are At-home Hair Sensitivity Tests. Our testing team uses bioresonance to look for potential sensitivity patterns in a hair sample. They are a wellness screening and a starting point for exploration. They are not a medical test, they don't measure allergy antibodies, and they are not a replacement for advice from your family doctor, a pharmacist or a registered dietitian. Talk to your doctor before making big changes to your diet, especially for children, during pregnancy or if you have a medical condition. Every test comes with our 30-day money-back guarantee.
