Near-infrared light was CES 2026's biggest wellness tech headline and it's showing up in hair tools, masks and laptop clips.

The human eye can only see light at certain frequencies (called the visible spectrum), the lowest of which constitutes red light. Infrared light, which we can't see, has an even lower frequency than ...

CES 2026 put near-infrared light into hair tools, face masks and laptop clips. Here's what that means for your daily routine.

Dorian Smith-Garcia is a diverse writer across beauty, fashion, travel, consumer goods, and tech. She writes smart and home gadget guides to help the tech-averse and newbies acclimate. She also writes ...