Nioxin Combats Hair Damage and Breakage for Thicker, Healthier Looking Hair

Thinning hair and hair loss can be devastating, especially for women. Yet, many women are plagued by thinning hair. Some statistics say that about 2/3 of women suffer from thinning hair and hair loss at any given time. While there are many reasons for thinning hair in women, including hormonal imbalances, genetics and illness, “see-through” hair can be a particularly devastating side effect of aging. Research says that most women with thinning hair notice it in their 50s and 60s, although it may have started a decade or more before then.

While there is no cure for thinning hair or baldness, there are many products on the market that claim to thicken hair. Supplements, topical ointments, shampoos and combs and brushes that deliver laser and electro stimulation to the scalp all promise to grow hair. Before you invest, check with your doctor to see if there is a physical cause for thinning hair, read customer reviews and check out companies with the Better Business Bureau for customer complaints.

I intend to do a post on alopecia areata in the future. Alopecia areata, hair loss that results in round patches on the scalp or other areas of the body, is thought to be an autoimmune condition. The cause is unknown, although patients have had success with monthly injections of cortisone into the bald area.

But this post is about diffuse thinning.

Doctors will often prescribe Minoxidil (brand name Rogaine) to stimulate hair growth in cases with diffuse adrogenetic alopecia  It’s recommended that women only use the 2% concentration of minoxidil, not 5% used by men, because the FDA has not approved use of the higher concentration in women.

If you don’t want to go that route, Nioxin has positive user reviews – but please check this out for yourself.

Nioxin is committed to finding real answers for thinning hair and provides men and women with six different, customized Scalp and Hair Care Systems. Comprised of a cleanser, scalp therapy and treatment, the Nioxin 3-Part Systems feature custom-tailored technologies to address all areas of hair thinning and hair damage.

Particularly relevant for hair that’s been color- and chemically- treated, according to Nioxin, the patented technologies below achieve the appearance of thicker and denser-looking hair.

·         BioAMP (in Systems 1, 2, 3, & 4): contains Cysteine amino acids, lightweight conditioning and treatment agents for thicker-looking hair by increasing the fullness of each strand while also reducing hair loss through strengthening against damage and breakage

·         SmoothPlex (in Systems 5 & 6): contains silk amino acids, Kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents to help provide moisture balance, smoothing control and reduced hair loss through strengthening against damage and breakage

·         GlycoShield (in Systems 3, 4, 5 & 6): contains white tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents specifically designed for chemically-treated hair to deliver a dual-shield of protection and moisture balance while also leaving the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed

Nioxin 3-Part Systems guarantee thicker, denser-looking hair in 30 days. Check out the Consultation Tool at Nioxin.com to find the 3-Part System that’s best for you. Nioxin 3-Part Systems retail for $44. and can be found at your local salon (check out the Salon Locator while you’re on the website!).

While Nioxin is not a cure, it just may provide the cosmetic boost you need.