According to its website, Nioxin hair care products are formulated for different types of thinning hair. The brand offers eight scalp and hair care systems, each comprised of a cleanser, conditioner and leave-in treatment. The multiple systems are designed to address a broad range of hair textures and needs. For example, System 1 is intended for use on natural, normal to thin-looking hair, while System 8 treats hair that is coarse, chemically enhanced and thinning.
Step 1
Evaluate your hair type to determine which Nioxin system to purchase. Nioxin categorizes hair according to whether it is thin or coarse; natural or chemically enhanced; normal to thin-looking or visibly thinning.
Step 2
Rub a small amount of cleanser between your palms and work into your wet hair. When deciding how much shampoo to use, hair length is important. Those with very short cuts should use a dime-sized amount of shampoo. Add more for longer tresses, but do not exceed the diameter of a quarter, says WomensHealthCareTopics.
Step 3
Massage the cleanser into your scalp and hair for one minute before washing.
Step 4
Apply a generous amount of conditioner--called Scalp Therapy--to the ends of your hair and gradually work up toward the scalp. Let the product sit for up to three minutes, then rinse.
Step 5
Use a towel to squeeze excess water gently from your hair, working from roots to tips. Avoid overly vigorous rubbing as this can cause tangling and damage.
Step 6
Pump the leave-in scalp treatment directly onto your scalp. Distribute evenly with fingertips and then comb through. Dry hair as usual.
Tips and Warnings
- Nioxin cleansers, conditioners and leave-in treatments are formulated for daily use.
- Nioxin scalp treatment may cause a temporary, benign reddening of the scalp. Some users report a temporary increase in hair loss while using the scalp and hair care systems. According to Nioxin.com, this is a normal and should stop within a few weeks. Nioxin products are not drugs; they cannot regrow hair or prevent hair loss.
Things You'll Need
- Nioxin cleanser
- Nioxin scalp therapy
- Towel
- Nioxin scalp treatment
- Comb
